Wednesday, March 30, 2016

A Basic White Tee

Zara requested a basic white tee.
Go figure, it was one of the most expensive patterns on Lekala
Now, I don't know what happened but my pattern arrived looking a wee bit different.
See how the upper front is attached at the shoulders?
No instructions with this one at all.

I ended up sewing it like a Hopscotch tee by binding the neck first and I used this method, as usual.
The body was very fitted but the sleeves had a lot of fullness, way too much for Zara's taste, so I pinched quite a bit from the under arm of the sleeve.
It resulted in a very nice fitted tee.
I think we may pinch a little more out of the sleeve as she would prefer them more fitted.
The cotton/lycra I used is very stretchy and only a very stretchy fabric will do for this cut.
 We got a great fit across her shoulders and waist but I will add a few cms to the back at the hips, it does ride up.
But, over all, a lovely fitting custom fit tee.
~Zara's Verdict~
The t-shirt is an incredible fit.
Once again I recommend Lekala patterns. Mum did an exceptional job making it, especially seeing I was wasn't very easy sewing for this time 'round. 
I love the fabric, it is so soft!

 Mmmm, apology accepted.

 xx Nicole

 Next up, custom fit jeans!

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24 comments:

  1. fabric epiphaniesMarch 30, 2016 at 12:52 AM

    The pattern is a little unusual but the results look lovely! You really cant go past a tnt tee pattern so I am sure your larger investment will pay for itself quite quickly.

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    1. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 4:49 AM

      Thank you!
      I am not sure what was happening with that pattern or if I sewed it up correctly but she is happy, so I am happy!
      It is a great source of patterns and they are so cheap!
      xx N

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    So much awesomeness

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  3. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 4:50 AM

    Thank you so much Peta.
    xx N

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  4. MashaMarch 30, 2016 at 4:58 AM

    It really is custom-fit and a perfect basic. I just bought some eggshell colored cotton/lycra thinking that I would make myself a top ... but with all these little ones I don't feel it would have any chance of withstanding spots ...

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    1. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 5:41 PM

      Save it for winter Masha and use it for layering. The only time I wear white is going out or under a denim shirt, at present.
      I have white jeans on today, GP appointment for a sore shoulder, and I am taking a farm ute so I have put a towel down but they are already dusty, le sigh.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  5. TamaraMarch 30, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    Ooh I like the style of this one. And I agree about the sleeves. They look a liitle like partly extended wings. Taking them in further will eradicate that. I have to show Imogen the Lekala site just to see if she would like to try them also.

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  6. Jing and TonicMarch 30, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Such a classic fitted basic tee. I'm sure it will get plenty use. Is the last picture your baby? How did she get so big so quickly? Super cute!

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    1. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 5:43 PM

      Thank you Jing, it is a natty little tee. I wasn't sure if she would go for the front panel but she doesn't mind that at all.
      Yes, that is Trixie, getting so big so fast!
      xx N

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  7. AynsleyMarch 30, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Having a custom fitting basic tee like this will really be a keystone piece in her wardrobe. Another great choice!

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    1. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 5:45 PM

      I think so too Aynsley, she has a Witchery one, several years old, that gets worn to death. It was very expensive though so, hopefully I can extend the sleeves on this one and it will do.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  8. Inder-ificMarch 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Oooh, so cute!! It has a sporty look, like a football jersey. I like it! And the apology is sweet too. :)

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    1. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 5:48 PM

      The front panel is quite sporty, isn't it?
      Sewing for teen girls is a mile field, so hard to get the balance of honesty, rudeness and very normal teenage behaviour right!
      Combine that with a hormonal breast feeding/night disturbed motherland it can be a bit messy.
      I really appreciated her acknowledging that.
      Thank you.
      xx N

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  9. VickyMarch 30, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    What an interesting way to get a perfect V neck without mitering the binding! This would also look really cute as a color or stripe blocked tee.

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  10. motherof5March 30, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I wasn't to sure it would work Vicky. I nearly cut the shoulder seam but thought I should trustee websites algorithm and give it a go. The body fit was pretty close to perfect!
    I love your idea of colour blocking...
    Thank you!
    xx N

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  11. RenaeMarch 30, 2016 at 6:35 PM

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  12. motherof5March 31, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Renae, I loved your comment and I am sorry you took it down.
    xx N

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    1. RenaeMarch 31, 2016 at 5:08 PM

      Back in business Nicole!! ;)
      Great classic work. Interesting to see the front panel in action on this pattern. I thought it would bug me, but once on it's hardly noticeable & the tee looks really really good. Perfect fit; good work on pinching out the sleeves.
      Perhaps it's b/feeding brain, but I chuckled aloud @ these comments. ...Teenage communication threw me back into high school teaching classrooms. :)
      & towels on car/ute seats!! Lol. You can take the girl off the farm, but pair her with a carpenter & the clothes vs ute dust continues.

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  13. motherof5April 1, 2016 at 12:39 AM

    Thank you Renae.
    xx N

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  14. Kristin at SunnySewing.comApril 2, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    for a plain white tee this turned out so beautiful and classic! I think the seam across the bust make the shirt look so cool!

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  15. motherof5April 2, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks Kristin, I am still not sure if the pattern was meant to be sewn that way, no instructions at all with this one but it worked, so I will take it!
    xx N

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  16. UnknownApril 11, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    I love this! You are so brave with those Lekala patterns ... I find that site a little scary. Scary too is the idea of sewing for teens, but I've an up-and-coming tween girl that I'd love to try sewing for; it's patterns like this and that hooded one of yours (also Lekala) that really tempt me to try. You're always so inspiring Nicole.

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  17. motherof5April 13, 2016 at 4:56 AM

    Thank you Hilary.
    The site is a bit confusing, I must admit I had to get the girls to help me navigate it.
    I think communication is the key with sewing for teens (with everything I guess)

    Thank you for your lovely, lovely comment.
    xx N

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