Jul 21, 2013

Everyday Tee for Me

This top was born out of need. I really needed a new top. I was tired of wearing the same ones all the time. This summer, I've been wearing this top from last fall a lot. It's just so comfy and fits so well. I figured I should just replicate it. I started looking through my stash for some suitable fabric. Part of what makes my first Everyday Tee so wearable is the fabric - it's so soft. And stretchy. And just feels great on. This black/gray striped fabric that I chose for round two is very different. I mean, I like it: it's light, airy, and striped. All good things. But unlike the April Johnson fabric for the last top, this one doesn't stretch as much, and isn't quite as soft. In hindsight, I should've enlarged the pattern a bit. But seeing that I didn't, I decided to add a binding to the sleeves and a band at the bottom to give myself a little more room. 
I kind of like the band. But maybe it's too much band? Still on the fence about it. Anyway, I wore this top out and about today and I was really comfortable in it and will definitely come back to this pattern by iCandy Handmade again. 
I always learn something new when I sew. And this time I learned that all knits are not the same, and won't fit the same way with the same pattern. I guess that's common sense. But for me, it took a couple tops to figure it out.
The black/gray striped fabric is from JoAnn's. The bird's nest necklace is made by me

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15 comments:

  1. The shirt looks great on you! I like the band, it adds style. Thanks for the link to the tutorial!

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  2. A nice T Shirt is good I know I love a nice t shirt and yours looks good on you

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    1. Thanks Jo-Anne. I know - a good shirt that's comfy is going to get a lot of use!

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  3. Cute! I can't believe you made that, it looks so professional!

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  4. Great top and necklace! You have some skills!

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  5. I love stripes! Your top turned out great! Pinned to my style board. I posted anchor dress to Ginger Snap:) Stop by. New follower for your page:)

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  6. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - I featured you today! Most viewed link!
    --Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  7. Great project! I found you over at Sew Much Ado link party. I'm going to keep this tee shirt in mind to try next!

    -Elizabeth

    If you love sewing with knits then check out my maxi skirt tutorial, I think you'll like it.
    http://325elizabethavenue.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-maxi-skirt-tutorial.html

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  8. It looks great on you. I still haven't tried working with knits, I'm a little intimidated. :( I'll have to remember your tips when I finally try it out.

    If you like to link up at link parties, I'd love to have you at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-36.html

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  9. Turned out fabulous! I love the bands on the sleeves- it really makes it look polished.

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  10. This looks like one of those tops they sell on Garnet Hill...Very nice!

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