Sunday I finished my Clue two for Good Fortune. I now have five days to clip off the dog ears. Before I began this clue, I had to hem a shirt I had made earlier in the weekend. Changing out the bobbin, I believe I won this round of "bobbin thread chicken"! A little more than an inch was left from my last sewing!
I really enjoy using my Easy Angle ruler. I have tried every HST method, and it actually surprises me that this is my preferred method. I learned how to use it when I went to my first Bonnie retreat in 2017 and I've been hooked ever since. It really opens up not having to deal with that extra 3/8" and I can use 2.5" pre-cut strips that I have on hand.
A couple of miles of HTS's behind my machine :)
Monday Link-Up: https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2018/12/mystery-monday-link-up-part-2.html
This is what I sewed on Friday, and it took until Sunday to finish hemming. I really tried with this pattern. It was my first go with it, and a patterned striped knit to boot... uffda. I thought I had the side seams aligned (nope) and I thought that I had the sleeves on the correct stripe (nope). For the sleeves, I was paying attention to the red stripe pattern and not the reindeer/snowflake changes.
...and then! I was attempting to try out my serger for a blind hem stitch and mucked up the edging on a sleeve. I need to invest in a coverstitch in 2019. OTHER THAN USER ERROR: I love the pattern and it truly is an easy sew! I did the scoop neck, 3/4 sleeve version first along with the full-bust pattern and it is just right. When I originally purchased the pattern, I was 45lbs heavier and my measurements were at the top end. Today it fits just right. I think I may cut some of my black DBP knit and make a simple black tee. I don't know why I jumped right in with the patterned version first (I think I found this fabric on sale a couple of years ago). The sleeve cuff ends bug me, but I don't think it's any worse than RTW clothing available to buy.
You can find the $5 pattern here: Classic Tee
Our quilts will be twinsies! LOL LOVE your new shirt! My daughter uses washable school glue on the seam lines to match her stripes. It works!
ReplyDeleteShe uses school glue when lining up the pattern pieces? I think the side seam changed because of the shape. I started with the armscye down to the bottom hem, but was about a half inch off. I am seriously considering removing the left arm and easing in a new one. It really bothers me! :)
DeleteLol, Bobbin chicken! Glad you and Judy are playing along. Cute shirt! A Black one would be great for the Winter.
ReplyDeleteRarely do I win at the game of bobbin chicken! LOL!
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