Back to the tank top, I did finally get around to finishing it today. All I needed to do was hem the armholes and the bottom. I'm not completely sold on Simplicity's method for finishing the armholes, which is to simply turn the hems in and sew. It's fraught with the possibility of error, and you run the risk of getting the dreaded twisted hem at the curves. Very Becky-home-ecky. You can avoid it by taking your time, basting (yes, basting knits, I know - but it yields good results) a scant half inch from the edge and then sewing in place. Here's the finished version:
Remind me to patch Shelley's shoulders. They are looking pretty raggy.
Happy sewing!
9 comments:
I love this! It is a simple design but looks very fashion forward in this great print!
Lovely top - great fabric - it would be great with a black cardi-wrap!
I love this the print is gorgeous !!! Thanks for the tutorial too .
How did I miss that wool jersey?? Its perfect for a Herion polo shirt knock off! (rushes over to GF)
This is a nice looking top. I truly love the fabric.
Fabulous !
Looks great!
When I'm looking for good tips on sewing I always make sure to stop at your site to see what helpful tips I can find. Thank you so much for sharing!
I am a big fan of basting, especially with knits. It keeps them from shifting. I made a shirt like this (don't remember the pattern number) for my daughter and I hand basted the neck down. It took a while, but hey, I was sitting in a comfy chair listening to music in my sewing room. That's what I call blissful basting!
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