Back to Basics 1 - The T-shirt collection

Earlier this year I looked in my t-shirt drawer.  It was not an inspiring sight - they are all old and shabby.  So I knew I needed to replace them all, but really was not looking forward to such a tedious sewing job.  I mean, I would rather make something more interesting, but still, we all need those basic, every day garments that you often can't find in shops nowadays in Australia.

I used my basic TNT t-shirt pattern - Kwik Sew 3766:

 

I used combed cotton jersey purchased from Spotlight.  Again, I had 2 metres of 112 wide fabric ($11.99 per metre).  I also had a rib, which although not quite matching, tones in well enough.  That meant I  could squeeze out two tops.  And, as I have learnt - and have blogged about - rib is the best medium for the neckband for this pattern.

I was a little annoyed at not being able to find matching overlocker thread for the seams, because I do like to use matching thread.  I had to resort to grey instead, which I know sort of works, but still, it doesn't quite scratch my obsessive itch regarding matching thread.  Mind you, this doesn't stop me wearing things, in fact I soon forget just after making the garment. There is always the perfect garment with the perfect thread ahead...

So, here is the imperfect t-shirt :) -

And a close up of the offending overlocker thread and the neckband:

I think I can live with this level of imperfection for the lifetime of this t-shirt...

And, just for the record, I really did complete two:

Three more t-shirts to go, and then I have enough to go through a week without washing.  The next two t-shirts are going to have to have a modified neckband, as there is not a matching rib to match the fabric I am using.  It will be narrower, and about the same length as the neck - which I am hoping will work.

I'm off to find out now...

Good luck with your sewing,

Sarah Liz :)