Yesterday, I wanted to make something. I had the itch to stitch. The urge to serge. The--I don't have a rhyme for cover stitch! Well, you get the idea. I wanted to make something!
And I did! Keeping in mind my pattern challenge, I selected McCall's 7975 for my next project.
For the fabric, I used the softest rayon lycra brushed jersey from Fabric Mart. This fabric drapes beautifully, and I also love paisley. It was purchased a year ago for $11.99 per yard. I have almost three yards left, so I need to figure out what to make with it.
Before I started, I was a little apprehensive about the twist. But like so many things, once I started it it wasn't so bad. In fact, it all came together pretty quickly.
This is a basic T-shirt with a twist (see what I did there?). I like that the twist creates an asymmetrical hemline and a similar look to the currently popular front tuck or French tuck. I also think the hemline is flattering because it isn't a straight line across the hips.
The shirt fits Mehetabel well in the shoulders and arms, but it's a little boxy in the bodice; however, she told me she prefers it a little roomy so I'll leave it as is. When I make this again, I'll lengthen the sleeves slightly (or make them 3/4 length) and I'll definitely add a little length to the top because the highest point of the hemline can expose some skin.
This top was a quick project--finished in just a few hours.
I used my Pfaff's stretch stitch for all seams, and finished them on the serger. The hems were cover stitched. I reinforced the shoulder seams with fusible interfacing. I also put the sleeves in flat, so that changed up the order of operations.
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