Free Marfy 0303 |
I like the front. The neckline hugs without pulling.
The peak of the crossover looks nice.
I serged and turned under the hem and it curled.
It curled and curled and curled. I swear its about an inch longer (and needs to be) when it isn't curled.
They best way that I found to keep knits flat for sewing is spray starch.
Spray 'sizing' on the left, starch on the right |
The down side is that you have to give yourself enough time to make a couple of passes and let it dry between starching.
The right edge of the pieces is interfaced with fusible tricot.
BTW, I ended up taking about an inch out of the fullness because it bunched.
Interior, interfacing in the middle, clear elastic at the neck |
Insides as finished:
- interfacing on the center seam
- clear elastic on the neckline
- armholes were turned under and stitched
OK, the arms are a little unstable and gapey. I should have used interfacing there I guess. They do stretch a little.
I also used the terrific precision seaming zigzag method. I'll post more on that later.
The stripes look lovely in this style, what a great tee!
ReplyDeleteA very stylish top and great tip about the starch.
ReplyDeleteLovely, what a take on a striped shirt. Inspirational too!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Thanks for the starch tip.... must try that one out. Am always keen to try ways to tame knits.
ReplyDeleteLovely tee with a great neckband.
ReplyDeleteLove!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Try pairing it with a white skirt and those new killer shoes!
ReplyDeleteThat T-shirt is awesome, love the neckline. I will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips, like the spray starch.
ReplyDeleteYes! it looks great! Good idea!
ReplyDeleteThis was a loveely blog post
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