PATTERN REVIEW: The Riva Shirt In Lightweight Linen
FS Riva Top Made with FS Blue Apatite Lightweight Linen
Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re at a resort this summer or any time? These garments will help transport you even if you’ve decided it’s a “staycation” season for you!
For the Riva Shirt I chose the lightweight Blue Apatite Softened Linen. I like to pay attention to what colors are best for my autumn skin tone and this one is on the list. The fact that it plays into my ocean blue resort dream certainly helps as well. I wanted something not green because I wear that so often, but not all the way to an exact teal either. This beautiful cool color achieved that goal.
FS Riva Top Made with FS Blue Apatite Lightweight Linen
As you can see in the pattern photos, the Riva Shirt is quite long and I wanted mine to be a bit shorter in case I’d like to tuck my shirt into the pants without extra bulk. I laid out my Fabric-store paper pattern and used a pencil and ruler to measure 6 inches (approx 15cm) shorter on the length of the back piece A and front piece B. I am very pleased with this length.
FS Riva Top Made with FS Blue Apatite Lightweight Linen
The pattern instructions are easy to follow when you read them carefully. I have been sewing for so long I tend to want to race ahead and assume I know what is next but the designer of this pattern has planned out every step to ensure that the garment is finished with perfect details so slow down and enjoy the process.
FS Riva Top Made with FS Blue Apatite Lightweight Linen
This sleeveless top option will help keep me nice and cool in Florida this summer. I plan to pair the Riva Top with the Riva Pants for a super classic outfit that is lovely for any outing.
Related Products
About Author
Alisha Cooke
Ma Ma Osa is a handmade clothing brand that offers heirloom quality garments and patterns, hand-made by a mother. We celebrate the cherished craft of sewing and seek to honor the art of slow fashion in all our practices as a brand.Leave a comment
Related posts
Pattern Review: Malena Blouse in Angora Midweight Linen
If you’ve been following me for even a short amount of time you’ll know that I’m a shirt making fanatic! I’ve made so, so many button ups over the years, and I’m always on the hunt for classic shirts with unique twists and details. View C of the Malena pattern fits the bill so perfectly…
Pattern Review: Autumn Hana Dress in Crisp Cotton Poplin
I tend to sew whatever I want, regardless of the season. Granted, extreme seasons will force me to sew warmer garments more than sheer or cropped. However this year, I have focused more on using seasonal mood boards to guide projects and styling. If you have not tried this exercise, I encourage you to do…
Curated by You: Eda Birthing’s Dreamy Linen Corset and Bloomer Set
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into sewing? I’ve been designing my colorful brand, Eda Birthing, for over a decade now. I’ve had the pleasure of working with many talented artists around the world, but I mainly work with drag queens. I’ve even had the chance to collaborate with…
Curated by You: Margaret Scott makes a Chocolate Linen Suit Inspired by Alex Mill
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into sewing? When I was about seven years old I learned to sew from my day-care provider who was a phenomenal sewist. As a little girl I loved to sit in her sewing room and watch her make clothes, accessories, dog toys, quilts,…
Sewing Stories: Sewing My Way Back to Myself
I started sewing when I was pretty young, long before I had any kind of idea of what body image meant to me, before I even knew things were being ingrained into my subconscious about what I thought about myself and my body. Even when I was pregnant with my first child and making crib…
SEW THIS LOOK
Latest Posts
2 Comments
Lesia McQuade
Alisha, your choice of color looks beautiful on you. I like the tropical look of the pants. The whole outfit should be on a fashion blog, right down to those snazzy sandals. An inspiration.
Alisha Cooke
Lesia! Thank you for your very kind comments. And yes I’m super excited about the outfit right down to those Alohas on my feet 🙂