A T Shirt from Leftover Fabric...

A New T-Shirt
 The above t-shirt might look very familiar but it is a newly made t shirt.  I made it out of the leftover pieces from the dolman sleeve t shirt I have recently finished.

Dolman sleeve T-shirt.
(For those of you who want to read about the dolman sleeve t-shirt and find out what I did, please visit this page. )

Okay, now about today's t-shirt - I used Kwik Sew 3766, which is fast becoming my standby t-shirt pattern.  It's a lovely basic shape and works nicely.

I used size S as I do not like skin tight t-shirts.  I turned up the hem  a little more than suggested on the pattern (1.5 inches instead of 1 inch). The sleeves are a little shorter than the pattern pieces, as I had no more fabric to use - but they are quite long enough.

  

The fabric is an unknown knit from Spotlight.  I'm pretty sure it has a high viscose content - both from the residue of a burn test, the feel, the softness and the fact that it wrinkles quite a lot.  

There's not much to say about this t-shirt - I serged the seams, and just double stitched the hems - this fabric handled nicely on my basic machine and so I felt confident doing the hem on it.   For the double stitched hemI used a very slight zig zag stitch (this will stretch with the garment) and did two rows of stitching. I can't use twin needles on this machine, so I have to rely on eye sight and good old operator skill to achieve a reasonably even space between the two rows.

Here are a selection of pictures - I'm getting used to the self timer - I set it on 3 shots in 10 secs and quickly pose, move and run around and hope for the best - this is what I came up with (and a few more that were blurred, but I'm not bothering with them).

Front view:

 

 Sort of side view:

 Back view:

 And another side sort of view:

The twist  scarf I made to go with the dolman sleeve T-shirt can of course also be worn with this one:


I think my recent knit making adventures have now stopped.  I don't think I am going to be a lover of making knit garments, but I do think it is an essential skill to have.  And certainly I will want to make my own knit basics instead of buying them - especially as I can make garments in colours and shapes that suit me.

I do wish you all the best in your sewing journeys as well...

Sarah Liz


Comments

  1. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]April 18, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Another pretty/well fitting tshirt.. I just love that blue color on you.. Happy sewing.

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  2. Accordion3April 18, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Lots of lovely tops in great colours.

    Does this mean you are back to making pants?

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  3. JudithApril 18, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Yet another top to add to your repertoire ~ I have this same pattern and now must really pull it out and give it a go ... J

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comApril 19, 2014 at 4:53 PM

      It is a great little top, Judith - very basic, which is sometimes just what is needed.

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  4. BeverlyApril 18, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Another pretty top! And I'm like you, I don't love sewing with knits either.

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  5. The Sewing CPAApril 18, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    I love it. It fits you perfectly.

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  6. LisaApril 19, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    I think this is one of my favorites on you. The fit is quite flattering. Is that a pair of your recent black pants you just made? They look terrific! You are doing great with your picture-taking too!

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comApril 19, 2014 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you Lisa - no these pants are not me mades, next time!

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  7. Remembering..OZApril 19, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    This a fantastic pattern for you fits great. Love the color. I'm out of town this week and on my way to see if I can discover any mom and pop fabric shops to treat myself.

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comApril 19, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you - and have a lovely visit and hopefully some great shopping :)

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  8. MaryApril 19, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Good fit!

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  9. UnknownApril 19, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    The color is great on you!

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  10. The Sewing CPAApril 19, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    I nominated you for the Sunshine and Shine On award. See my blog for more info.

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  11. BarbaraApril 19, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    Congrats on the nice top. Your persistence in figuring out knits is inspiring. Unlike you, I like sewing with knits although there is frustration in the fact that each type of knit acts differently. Still, you have acquired some very pretty and wearable garments as well as adding to your sewing "knowledge base."

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comApril 21, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you - it's interesting how we all like to sew different fabrics and garments - part of the enjoyment of reading blogs :)

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  12. RhondaBussApril 20, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    The tee is so nice and I love the pics. You look like you're having a lot of fun!

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  13. Seam Ripper Joe and his Sewing MachineJune 7, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Excellent job on sewing the "T". Looks great on you. You have to love KWIK Sew patterns. They're some of my favorites ; )

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