When it comes to modelling sewn garments for the blog, the champion in our house is this kid. He schools the rest of us every. single. time.
It's the same wonderful and weird, double sided poly knit from Fabric Deluxe.
The pattern is my go to T-short pattern for the kids: The Oliver + S School Bus T-shirt
I went with the size 10 again and added the usual 15cm of sleeve length. Yes, you read that right, 15cm! I'm perfectly prepared to concede my kids are monkey-like in their arm length, but I'm sure this pattern must also have shortish sleeves. Don't tell me I'm the only one who adds length to the sleeves on this one?...
For a bit of fun I sewed the neckband using the reverse orange side of the double knit. The pattern has a standard round crew neck, but my tutorial for sewing a V neck is right here. It's super easy and looks great. Also, kinda handy when the fabric has less stretch than a regular t-shirt fabric and you want to make your neck-hole a bit more generous.
Not much more to say about a t-shirt, but he can model it with his skateboard....
And only gets caught out looking silly when I say he has a spot on his face....
I'm sewing the other colour of this fabric now, and it's looking great. Come on over to the inner west and get some. The coffee is awesome over here too.
Your model is fantastic, and looks great in that t-shirt. My first Oliver & S School Bus t-shirt is currently underway, mostly based on your positive experiences. The pattern is really great. My sewing skills on the other hand - not so great.
ReplyDeleteOh Gale, thank you for your lovely comment. I'm delighted to have been an inspiration. I'm sur eyour t-shirt is great. I think the only way to became comfortable sewing with knits is to just keep doing it. Repetition and tinkering!
DeleteOh, his dream-boatiness is legendary at this point! Such a great top, love that orange accent at the neckline!
ReplyDeleteHe cracks me up! The reverse side worked so nicely for the neckband didn't it.
DeleteWow, this looks like a great pattern and what a handsome model you have! I don't always comment, but I do read your posts. I have some grandsons so I would bet this pattern would be a great one to have.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue. I'm delighted you did comment (but happy to just know you're out there reading too :) ). Sewing t-shirts for boys is such fun. You can choose their favourite thing and get creative with fabric paint, or applique... The fun part is to make something cooler and more unique than anything their parents could buy them - there's your grandma challenge should you choose to accept it!
DeleteGreat looking top and I really like the orange trim and the last photo is priceless.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. xx
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