20 Nov 2008 Leave a Comment
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Short sleeve version - View B
Another edition of the Vogue V8497 – Marcy Tilton. I bought this fabric from GorgeousFabrics. The pattern calls for raw edges; however I didn’t want raw edges so I folded over the edges on the front and back and used a fold over cross grain strip for the neck edge. I haven’t sewn much with knits so I am not sure which is the ‘right side’ and which is the ‘not so right side’ so I could have done this top wrong; however, I like how it fits – which is great and I figure if someone questions the fabric orientation I will just say it was a design decision. I was told (by a very significant person in my life) that it looks very Star Trekian!
T-Shirt – Vogue Pattern V8497
20 Nov 2008 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: Gorgeous Fabrics, Marcy, Sewing knits, Vogue8497
Long Sleeve Version
Made this T-shirt from fabric I purchased from Gorgeous Fabric. I really liked the fabric on the website, but wasn’t too thrilled about it when I opened the package, but once I got the T-shirt made I liked it. What a love- hate relationship! The T-shirt doesn’t look too great on my dress form, but it fits pretty good. I did have to increase the sleeve width which was no problem, but the next time I make it I would cut the sleeve with one inch side seams so I have more fabric to work with. I’ll post more pictures from this pattern, too. Sewing with knits is new to me, so I am a beginner with this fabric, but so far, I really like working with knits and they are so comfortable. Not sure why I was always so apprehensive about sewing with knits.
