One thing on each persons list over here is more t-shirts. Over the last few months I collected a pattern or two for each of us and set to work with the knits I already had in my stash.
First up I made all the girls a Bento/Lunchbox Tee. It is short sleeve weather for the moment and having already tested out the Lunchbox Tee on both of them, I knew that all I needed was a bit extra length and the pattern would be perfect.
I used a polkadot interlock for L's version which is nice and snuggly, Boo's is made from single jersey. Both fabrics are from Tissu Fabrics and I am happy with the quality of them. The yellow jersey is especially nice and washes really well.
A long sleeved Bento Tee for me. The fabric was from the lucky bin so I don't know the content. I am guessing viscose jersey as it is nice and light and drapey. A long sleeved white tee is always a good place to start. Big tick for me!
And a short sleeved version too. This was the first go at the Bento pattern and it came up a bit short. Fine for wearing with a tank underneath, but it rises up too high whenever I move my arms. So on the long sleeved top, I added 4" extra length and it was much better.
I didn't bother adding the front pockets. I just wanted a simple line and am not too sure if I would put things into a t-shirt pocket anyway. Certainly nothing too heavy if it is made from a drapey knit. It would end up lopsided!
Back to the Bento Tee again here, but a modified version. Knit dresses are always popular with the girls as they are so easy to wear.
I didn't make a note about how much length I added when I was making it, which is ever so frustrating. I do know that I added 5" to the upper front and back pieces and about 2" to the lower panel (there was one panel, that I had to trim the excess back off again, sorry for being vague but I should have written it all down and didn't). I will be making it again for her as she really likes it so (for my own sanity!) I will have to write all the alterations down again.
This interlock fabric was a surprise delight to use. I bought it on a whim from here and it turned out to be really nice quality and great value. Please don't go and buy it all, I want to get some more in the future!
The last of the bunch is a School Bus Tee. What a great pattern this is! I didn't alter it at all and the length was fine on my tall girl. I will have to buy more fabric to make up a few more of these, for sleeping and daywear.
Tee's are always handy.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see your smiling face.
Thank you Nicole!
DeleteNice work! The picture of you in the striped tee is great and I really love the Lunchbox dress on your daughter. I am terrible about keeping notes on alterations - if I don't blog about them I can never rememeber.
ReplyDeleteThank you Masha! I need more of these things making but am doing the basics bit by bit so I don't get bored.
DeleteI agree with Masha, the photo of you in the stripey t is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe only real reason I have a blog is to keep notes of changes and sizes yet I still forget to document them!
That's all great sewing and I'm very jealous of t-shirt weather.
Thank you Shelley and apologies about the weather!
DeleteI am coming to terms with the fact that making clothes for myself means stepping in front of the camera. I still feel a bit clumsy and awkward but Boo takes a good photo, so I can trust her!
Me four on your photo in the stripey t-shirt, it's lovely. I'm now going to have to add the bento box lengthened to a dress/tunic on my to do list!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I find the only thing that stops me making tons of t-shirts is not being able to source the fabric. I am getting to know what and where to buy but if you have any tips (being in the UK) I will happily listen!
DeleteAll of these tees look great, but your new tee is my favorite!!! Such a cute and practical top! I too am terrible about noting or remembering my alterations. What can I say, in the heat of the moment, I never stop to take notes! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Inder!
DeleteThat is what handmade is all about isn't it? Just going with the flow. (and hoping it works out)