My remaining summer time stitching this yr got here within the type of three separate teeshirts, all within the fundamental colors (pink is a fundamental, proper??). Please forgive me that I’m not modelling these – I’ve had a number of completely terrible weeks combating a number of infections on prime of the Lengthy Covid I’ve been combating for the previous 11 months, and I didn’t wish to maintain up posting about these!
None of those teeshirts took greater than an hour of stitching time nor value greater than a tenner, however I assure you they’ll final years longer than something purchased at these costs!
Black tee:
This one is probably the most inventive of the three, although it doesn’t seem like it! I took our Free Becoming Prime Block (dimension M) from our “Sew Your Own Activewear” book, and slashed & unfold the Entrance and Again to create a “Swing Tee”.
I used black cotton jersey from New Craft House, purchased on clearance months in the past. It’s received little or no stretch however is a beneficiant 180cm vast, so it was a match made in heaven for this shirt. That being stated, the sleeves are a little tight (probably because of the minimal cloth stretch) so subsequent time I both want extra cloth stretch or a full bicep adjustment.
The one change I’d make in future is I’d draw a line on the bust and solely unfold from there moderately than the shoulder/neckline. Beginning on the shoulder/neckline offers some further quantity within the higher chest that I don’t actually like. However it is a small criticism and the shirt could be very wearable (and breezy!) as it’s.
Pink tee:
This shirt makes use of the Fibre Mood Erica sample, Dimension L once more. Should you recall, this is identical sample as the jade monsters teeshirt seen just lately with my barrel-legged denims.
For this one I used the “crocus” interlock cotton jersey from New Craft House. I paid £6/m however it’s on clearance now for £3.80/m(?!) which is outrageously low cost. It’s received solely a bit of stretch and wrinkles a bit however is a pleasant hefty weight for a tee!
I added black glitter warmth set vinyl to have a good time the brand new Rockstar Lestat Season 3 teaser and the “Lengthy Face” music that’s taken up residence in my mind because the teaser dropped!
I’d add extra cities at a later date, however I didn’t have sufficient vinyl to do it this time round…
White tee:
And eventually, what kind of wardrobe can be full with no fundamental white tee? For this one I used the Fibre Mood Gina sample, Dimension L once more. This is identical sample that I used for the constellation teeshirt, so it was handily already traced and able to go.
For this one I used 1m of ivory teeshirt jersey on deep clearance low cost from New Craft Home for £6! And nonetheless had loads leftover for scraps. This jersey doesn’t have a ton of stretch however this sample has a really relaxed match so I knew it’d be high-quality.
I actually like that this sample has dolman sleeves with a separate cuff piece that rolls up properly and tacked in place with no uncovered uncooked edges
Which is your favorite? Ought to I add some vinyl to the white and black ones too? Or hold them plain?
I’m off in Cornwall this week for some R&R, however after I’m again I’m itching to share a giant venture I’m taking up for Fall!
