From my studio last week: March 7, 2011

If I wasn’t committed to having this “from my studio” series, I would totally skip this week.  Let’s just say that last week was not a studio-intensive week.  As in, I only completed one project, and that’s a repeat of the shirt I made the previous week.  I did, however, take photos along the way to create a tutorial for making it. 

I would have posted a photo of little wearing her new shirt, but it turned off COLD this weekend and there’s no way I could get her to wear it outside without the hugest frown on her face. 

I can tell you that she loves it, though.  The t-shirt knit is really really soft.  I had her try it on for size, and she ended up wearing it for the next 4 hours.  It’s already dirty and ready for laundry, which to me is a sign of a favorite shirt.

This being my second time through this project, I figured out a few things to simplify the shirt.  First off, making it from a thrifted tee instead of yardage meant that I didn’t have to put in a hem.  YAY!! 

Second, foldover elastic makes AWESOME binding for this project, and it’s really quick and easy to apply.  

 This coming week is looking equally busy in my non-sewing life so I don’t hold great project expectations for the next 7 days.  But look for a tutorial for making the Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt tomorrow, along with a little surprise I’ve got up my sleeve.  🙂

And if I can move enough stuff off of my to-do list (and on to my yay-it’s-done list), I’m planning on writing up a pattern and tutorial for making those 18″ doll panties I showed you last week.