The latest t-shirt project was all about incorporating enough ease that most of my current t-shirts seem to lack at this moment in time. I revisited out-of-print (OOP) Vogue 9057 and all the changes that I made to this previous version to recreate this one.
Changes include:
- Shortening and straightening the hemline (version A).
- Pivoting the center front and back from the neckline to two inches of ease at the hemline.
- Adding half an inch of ease from the bottom of the armhole curve and extending to an inch at the side hem, eliminating the waistline curve.
- Adding half an inch of ease to the top sides of the sleeve, grading down to nothing at the wrist.
- Adding an inch to the width of the neckline curve, eliminating the neckline binding and folding the edge over and top stitching.
The fabric is a medium weight, butterfly print cotton knit from Northwest Fabrics. It was pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer. It was lightly pressed before hitting the cutting table. The fabric handled it all well.
Project Details
Seams: Knit stitch (sometimes referred to as the lightning bolt stitch)
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 1.4 metres
Knit 'N Stable Tape: 2 metres
Label: 1 - "MAKE MAKE MAKE" label by KATM
Pattern: OOP Vogue 9057
Additional Tools and Supplies: Cutting table, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushion, tailor's chalk, French curve, straight ruler, measuring tape, measuring gauge, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, Janome serger, threads, screwdriver, iron, ironing board and a chai tea break.
Happy Sewing!
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