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TShirt dilemma

Efemera

TShirt dilemma
« on: May 05, 2017, 20:22:01 PM »
I need Tshirts.. but one Tshirt doesn't go with everything... you need long ones for jeans.. short ones for skirts... baggy ones that don't show the lumps..is there one pattern that does everything?.. I've been using The Bess Top.. it's for wovens but works with knits.

Francesca

Re: TShirt dilemma
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2017, 20:47:39 PM »
Cashmerette Upton, if you're in their size range, has both long mid length sleeves with tabs and short sleeves too.

If it's sleeves you need though, it can't be too tough to simply extend them. And you can easily lengthen to.

Ellabella

Re: TShirt dilemma
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2017, 20:54:37 PM »
For a simple tee my go-to is
https://www.lovenotions.com/product/laundry-day-tee-xs-xxxl
Its a lovely quick sew, it has round and vee neck versions and there is also a cowl neckline.

It glides well over the bumpy bits as it is quite roomy but if I use a thicker knit I slim down some of the flare.

I use the adjusted armscye version unless I'm doing a sleeveless one when I use the original fit.

If you don't mind a PDF its great.  There is also an option to print it in A0 at a copy shop.

Francesca

Re: TShirt dilemma
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2017, 21:04:13 PM »
I've sewn a few LDTs too and I love them!

Efemera

Re: TShirt dilemma
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2017, 21:25:38 PM »
Just bought the LDT..hope to get a trial one done tomorrow