Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Ottobre 5/2011 Raglan T-Shirt



Yes, I did sew on Sunday afternoon, and I even finished the shirt! It was an easy pattern, so it was a good project to get me sewing for myself again. I hope to keep it up...thinking of sewing a summer dress next....

If you ever make this pattern, keep in mind that the neckline is supposed to be wide. For me it was too wide. I tightened up the neckline by taking wider seam allowances on the upper part of the four raglan seams. The body of the shirt was also too big--it hung out from my sides in an a-line shape. This was easily remedied by taking in the side seams. Other than that, this pattern was perfect, and
I am happy with my finished top.

Ruth


Great fit after my modifications.
The neckband even lies flat against me, both at the front and back.
(I often have problems with loose, drippy neckbands).



This was taken on my son's 20th birthday!
His getting older means I'm getting older. :)



I used the "wrong" side of the coverstitch
to add a bit of detail to the pocket hem.

How do you like the bright pink stitching?!!!

13 comments:

  1. It turned out so cute! Isn't it great to make something that is NOT exactly like what everyone else is wearing? So unique and fun!

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  2. That is a seriously cute top! Well done!

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  3. Oooh, I like it! When you showed the fabric, I imagined it the other way (with the stripes as teh accent) but I really like it this way! Nice shirt!

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  4. It's a fabulous shirt! Thanks for the heads up on the fit as this pattern is now on my [growing] list.:)

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  5. Really nice! You and.your son look so much alike!

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  6. Really cute top - love the pop of print against the stripes. For your gap-py neckbands - they should always be shorter than the neck opening. I like to use a ratio of about 7:8 neckband:t-shirt neck opening. Or just whack off a couple of inches to pull that sucker in a little! ;-)

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  7. My issue just arrived and this is very inspiring! Great job!

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  8. Great shirt, the fabrics you use are wonderful together. Happy birthday to your son.

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  9. Great pattern and I love your choice of fabrics!

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  10. This top is absolutely adorable! I love it!

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  11. so beautiful and nice fabrics,i love what you are doing!

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  12. so nice fabric,and clever work,i love all that you make!

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