B5215 – The Fitted Tee and My New Friend

I’m so excited about my new tee shirt, I couldn’t wait for the completed outfit before I post. So, I thought I would do a quick post about the tee shirt.

As I mentioned in my last post, I am preparing for an upcoming road trip. I am making a few warm-up/jogging suits and a couple of tee shirts. 

Now,I’m not a big fan of boxy tee-shirts. However, trying to find a good fitted tee shirt in plus size petite is a challenge.  So, I decided to make my own.  I sew, right?  For the tee-shirts, I decide to use Connie Crawford pattern B5215.  I hit the jackpot. I won’t wear another boxy tee shirt EVER, not even to lounge or work out.  I’m so happy with this tee shirt, I’m ready to box up every boxy tee shirt I own and drop them off at the goodwill. Take a look. Here are the stats.

 
 
Fabric: Rayon jersey from JoAnns
 
Pattern Description: MISSES’/WOMEN’S PETITE TOP: You won’t believe how much mileage you get with these classic T-tops that are made especially to fit the needs of today’s woman. Options are endless create a dressy appearance or a casual sporty look, depending on your fabric. Pattern includes a relaxed, scoop neckline, cap or short sleeves. Change the neckline; add a collar or placket. Create a center front opening to develop a totally new look.
 
Pattern Size: XS – 6X  I made the XL
 
Adjustments: The only adjustment I had to make was for my sway back.  The pattern includes petite adjustment lines. I debated over a FBA adjustment. I decided not to make the adjustment.
 
Construction Details: I stabilize that shoulder with clear elastic.  I use both my machine and serger.  I used the stretch stitch on my machine for all the seams including the hems. I serger the allowances for a clean finish. I used my new friend around the neck.
 
Recommendation:  I recommend this pattern.  The possibilities are endless.
 
Now you maybe wondering who is my new friend.  My new friend name is fold over elastic.  I had purchased stashable yardage last year in NY in basic colors. I was looking to use it at some point. I like it on the tee’s that I have seen in RTW.  So, I decided to use it on my tee shirt instead of binding. It’s incredibly simple to apply. You just have to be careful not to stretch too much.  To apply it, I stabilized the neck with stay stitching about a 1/4 inch from the raw edge. (The pattern neck sa is 3/8 inch) I  stitched one shoulder seam. Then place the elastic on the neck edge and folded over as I stitched.  I used a semi-wide zigzag stitch.(about 3.5) Then stitched the other shoulder seam. Fold over elastic and I are going places.
 


Real quick.  I recently downloaded this app on my IPad call notability.  I have been having so much fun sketching my sewing ideas.  Take a look.  Now, I can’t sketch/draw worth a penny. So be gentle. lol.  I have been playing with color blocking ideas for a project I have in mind.

Up next is my Easter dress and thoughts from my sewing room.

Until next………..keep sewing!!!!

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