Wednesday, September 23, 2009

A fabric-driven project

Remember I said I only bought one yard of fabric last weekend in New York? Well, this was it.

I saw it, it called (yelled) to me across Spandex House, and I took a close look and decided that I liked it but I'd never wear it.

I went upstairs, looked around, thought about it, went back downstairs and bought a yard. I knew I couldn't make a dress out of it, but you can make a t-shirt out of almost any fabric.

This is my TNT KwikSew 3338 t-shirt pattern. I've probably made it 15 times by now, in long sleeve or short, scoop neck or higher, solids and patterns. By this point, I can sew it in my sleep. I even have a second version of the pattern folded into the envelope in a size larger, for when I'm recycling old tshirts - they don't have as much stretch as new fabric, so I always cut a size larger and work the seam allowances.

I still haven't finished the sewing room, but I pulled the coverstitch into the living room and did the hems out there, and I still have my regular Singer set up on a corner of the table.

I couldn't not sew any more. A quick and dirty project like this one did me a world of good.

This fabric was purchased on Saturday, washed on Sunday, cut on Monday night and sewn on Tuesday.

Now let's see what happens when I wear it to work tomorrow. How many people will have to wear sunglasses around me to cut the glare?

22 comments:

Faye Lewis said...

Nice top!I so love knit tees.

Rose said...

I love the fabric--how could you not buy it.

Rose in SV

Kitty Couture said...

Great top. I'm glad you were able to get some sewing done!

Linda L said...

That fabric truly made up into a great looking top.

Kathie said...

it's adorable... it will make you smile all day long.

Myra said...

I was not sure about the fabric in the 1st photo but love it made up. Very cool.

NancyDaQ said...

Love it!

Little Hunting Creek said...

Awesome tshirt - I LOVE the fabric!

Rachel said...

I love that. That fabric is great!!!

Maryissewfast said...

Awesome T...glad you got to sew a bit!

Sherril said...

I like it. But, what are you going to wear it with? Can you wear jeans to work?

Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said...

Wow! What a great piece of fabric and a great top!

McVal said...

Wow! I wasn't even thinking tees! Great job!

Meg said...

Talk about fun fabric!

gwensews said...

I love it! Love the print, and honestly, I live in T-shirts.

Claire S. said...

ooh I'm liking this tee, that print is great - nothing like a conversation piece at work :-)

Lori said...

Great fabric.

Tracy said...

As one Philly girl to another, I know what drew you to this fabric, one ride on the El in the late 80's early 90's and this shirt says it all. Have fun wearing it:-)

Susan said...

I absolutely LOVE it! Fabulous fabric, for sure.

Becky said...

I can see why the fabric was calling you!!

Vicki said...

Fantastic. The fabric says it all. Perfect pattern for the print.

Kat said...

I love it! It has a hip, street graffiti look.