Sun Block Shirts

Sun Block shirts make it easy to enjoy the outdoors more safely.  The fabric blocks more than 70% of UV a, b, and c.  I want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, but the sun can be dangerous to our skin.    I made 2, one for me and one for my daughter who has already had cancer removed from her ear.  She asked for a hood, so they both have hoods which will protect against biting insects too. 

I’ll let her chose the version she likes best, I wonder which one it will be.

This needed to be a quick and easy project, and it was!  I used an old MacPhee pattern and exchanged the collar with a hood from another pattern.  The front band is self faced and plastic snaps make a quick but durable closure.  The pleat in the back makes movement less restrictive.

These are made with a fabric I’m very familiar with.  It’s thin, gauzy, airy, and still blocks enough UV to make me happy.  When I owned my store this fabric was a good seller, and now it’s available at Ann’s Fabric Shop in Hamilton.(excuse their website, I linked so you could have their contact information)

When I placed my order I got extra, and still have 2 meters in this colour left, as well as some Fuchsia, Lavender and Beige.  If you’d like some, please send me an email yvettechilcott at yahoo dot ca for pricing. 

I plan to wear one of these sun block shirts as soon as my daughter choses the version she wants for herself.