Throwing bows
For the Plantain pattern you have a choice between long, three quarter, or short sleeves. Include elbow patches or don't. My favorite part is the flair from the waist, it makes the shirt so flowy and comfy.
The construction of this shirt went together smoothly for the most part. My only issue is with my twin needle. The tension must have been off somewhat because the hem is wavy. It doesn't bug me enough to not wear the shirt, but it's still annoying! Does anyone have any tips for conquering this issue? It's happened to me with a few shirts when I have used a twin needle and I must be doing something wrong.
The pretty purple jersey is from The Fabric Store in Los Angeles and you might recognize the scraps of leopard from my Project Sewn first look. You see, this is why I hoard my fabric scraps! You never know when you might need elbow patches, right?
Happy weekend, guys! Will I be seeing any of you in the clubs? hahahahha!
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Your are my go-to reference for good knit shirt patterns :) I've had trouble with wavy hems too! Most recently I tried using a steam-a-seam equivalent (I think I had stitch witchery on hand), and I ironed my hem into place with fusible to keep it in place, then stitched it. I was happy with the results. See ShanniLove's post on knits from a few weeks back.
ReplyDeleteI have been dreaming about elbow patches tooo!!!
ReplyDeleteI Luurrvee the Plantain, I think I've made four so far, the flair of the top skims over my lumpy bit's perfectly
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. You can use a light interfacing or a tape like Bondaweb to stabilise your hems. I found when I bought a coverstitch machine I no longer got wavy hems, it is to do with the feed and the tension, basically your machine is stretching the fabric as it is sewing.
ReplyDeleteDitto what BusyLizzie said. Also, Stitch Witch is good, although it can be a little stiff. WonderAway Tape is great, as it's less stiff and washes away.
ReplyDeleteCute! I love the leopard elbows! I always called it mosh pit elbow
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of leopard!
ReplyDeleteLove the plantain. I've made 4 myself already. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it! The leopard and purple go so well together. I absolutely love the shape of this top, and am looking forward to making another!
ReplyDeleteLeopard is the BEST neutral. Awesome shirt!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern so much! The leopard was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome, Erin! I think leopard and purple is the new black and white ;)
ReplyDeleteLOLOLOLOLOLOL! Keep throwing them bows, girl!!! HILARIOUS.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the wavy hems go, do you have a walking foot? That really helps, plus lowering the tension way down. Also, as some other folks mentioned, stabilizing the hem first with something like fusible knit stay tape can work, too. Plus ironing it well will help a little, too.
LOL!! Throwing them bows like the thug you are. When I read your title I kept looking for bows on your shirt. bahaha I'm a dewb!
ReplyDeleteBahahaha! Love this! You throw those bows, all over da floor... wait is that how it goes? Lol - anywho I'm definitely digging the leopard!
ReplyDeleteahhahahaha!!!!
ReplyDeleteI be clubbin ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you laughed! No one was commenting on the beginning of my post and I was starting to wonder if I creeped everyone out haha!
ReplyDelete! Thanks !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I definitely think of leopard as a neutral.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous. I have only made this one, but now I need more!
ReplyDeleteThanks! xo
ReplyDeletehaha mosh pit elbow. I like that!
ReplyDeleteI need to get myself some WonderAway!
ReplyDeleteI think I used a stabilizing tape on this one :(
ReplyDeleteNext time I wear it I will try ironing it a bit more!
ReplyDeleteMake a Plantain!
ReplyDeleteI used Stitch Witchery once and wasn't too succesful. I guess I need to try again. Something has got to work!
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