The Plain White T

Pattern: Grainline's Scout Woven Tee
Fabric: 1 yd cotton jersey
Cost: $5

You'd think after complaining about my plain t-shirt last week that I'd stop making them. The opposite, in fact, is true. I love me a good basic, and am currently obsessed with the slightly drapey, boyfriend-size t-shirt. Of course, when I actually wear my boyfriend's t-shirts, the shoulders look awful, so the only solution was to make some of my own.

For this one I chose a very soft, medium weight jersey. While I liked the Plantain pattern just fine, I used the Scout pattern for this one for an even looser fit. It's perfect for layering under a boxy blazer, or even just plain with jeans. Yes, it's a basic, but I love being able to make my perfect one!


The sleeves have rolled up hems, which I tacked in place. This is a modification I've done on some of my woven Scout tees, and I love it! There's something so effortlessly casual about a rolled sleeve, and it's nice when it stays in place. To make mine, I just added a band to the bottom of the sleeve (sewn so the seam is on the outside), rolled it up once, and sewed a single row of stitches perpendicular to the hem to keep it in place. 


 This was also my second attempt at a V-neck. It appears that Mr. K mercifully cropped out the tip of the V in this pic, so I don't have much to show you. Suffice it to say, tt's better than my last attempt but still not perfect. I think I need to make the band a bit shorter, stretching it more as a I sew. The seam finish also appeared to be a bit bulky on this fabric, so trying this in a more stable knit may be a better option. And then of course you can tell I cut the V so low that I have to wear a camisole underneath. Such is the life of a slapdash sewist! (Hmmm that would have been a good blog name...)


I am, however, getting better at my flatlock hems. A bit wavy, but all in all pretty good!


Maybe I'll be back next time with some more interesting sewing. But then again, I may just decide to wear all knit clothes from now on!


11 comments:

  1. You can't go wrong with making basics like this! I love the details, that cuff is perfect!

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  2. It looks great! I especially love the rolled sleeves, I want to try added that onto my Renfrews and Scouts. And you've encouraged me to try using the flatlock stitch on my serger to hem my tees, wish me luck!

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    1. Good luck! It's not so bad once you figure out how to adjust your serger. I'm not convinced I've fully got it yet...

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  3. Nice shirt! Your outfit looks stylish, yet comfortable. :)

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  4. i love a good basic white tee! i've fiddled and fiddled with my flatlock and i finally can do it consistently with good results! it is so awesome to pull on that hem and have it stretch nicely (unlike my generally poor results with the twin needle on lightweight fabrics). also: love the sleeve cuff. i've been thinking of the exact same treatment!

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    1. Yes, the flatlock has been the only way I can get a nice, stretchy hem! I'm sure there are other techniques, but each one I've tried has had less than stellar results...

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  5. What is this magic flatlock technique? Everything I can see by googling shows a ladder effect when it's opened up! I tend to just use twin needles and turn the bobbin tension down so it doesn't bunch.

    And "boring" makes are often the most useful - I have some black jersey that's waiting to be made into a top. I can't bring myself to, because 1. boring and 2. it's tencel so will be super slidey to work with, but it'll be SO NICE once I do

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    1. I'm working on updating my tutorials, but this old one might help shed some light on the flatlock hem: http://megmadethis.blogspot.com/2011/10/serger-hems.html?m=1

      And you're so right about 'boring' tops. I'm literally in the middle of making one as I type this!

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  6. Lovely tshirt, a girl cannot have too many tshirts, especially if they fit like this! I like the sleeve cuffs, I have used cuffs like this on shorts and shirts, and I will definitely keep it in mind for tshirts now. The Vneck is a pretty change from the usual scoop neck. I will keep it in mind too :)

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    1. Yes, I don't love scoop necks on me so the V is great!

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  7. "slapdash sewist! (Hmmm that would have been a good blog name...)"
    There IS:
    http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com/

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