From my studio last week: April 18, 2011

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver 5 Comments

It was another one project week last week. And it was another project for myself. Woot!

I ordered a bunch of different knit fabrics and they came in last week. I’ve been keeping my knit sewing to 100% cottons or mostly-cotton blends. But the prints in the other fibers are often so much prettier – so I took a chance and ordered a bunch of rayon jersey knit prints. The colors, the patterns, the soft soft drape of the rayon, oh my!!

The shirt is based on the idea of the Peek-A-Boo Shoulder Shirt that I made for my daughter, though without the slits on the shoulder. Just like the Peek-A-Boulder Shirt, I finished the edges with foldover elastic. I added a band at the bottom to blouse the shirt. The band has the added benefit of finishing off the bottom edge.

I love my new shirt!! It’s so soft and comfy, and forgiving of my “feeling fat days” without me feeling like I’m wearing a tent.

So that’s what I made last week. Actually, I made two more shirts just like it this morning, but I haven’t photo’d them yet. One is a black & white & teal stripe, and the other is orange & white with silver accents.

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Jennifer says
April 18, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Oh I love this, and I also love the fabric! Could you share where you find your knits? I’ve been looking for a good site to order them from, but I’m striking out on finding any prints that aren’t juvenile.
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- anneweaver says
  April 18, 2011 at 7:18 pm
  Thanks so much!! I know what you mean about juvenile knit prints. That’s actually why I got brave and went with a rayon knit. I got mine from fabric.com. Be sure to read about the fiber content of the different knits, though, so you’ll know what you’re getting. I don’t like wearing polyester, so I avoided those. –Anne
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Lauren says
April 19, 2011 at 4:26 am
Will you please do a tutorial on this shirt? I know you did one for the peek-a-boo one but I’m nervous to attempt the bottom band on my own.
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scarlettburroughs says
April 19, 2011 at 8:21 am
I love your shirt. So cute!!!
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Francine Clouden says
April 27, 2011 at 12:44 am
I’d love a tutorial for this too! I really want to attempt sewing some clothes for myself, plus I’ll be getting a new sewing machine soon 🙂
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