I FINISHED A THING!!

[dianec42]

I finished the Prototype V-neck T-shirt 1.0.

As annoyed as I am with this pattern, I think I'll make one more test shirt before setting it on fire and trying a new one. But only because printing, tracing, and cutting out PDF pattern pieces is such a hassle. :P

I think with a drapier fabric, and actually knowing when to stretch the neckband, it should work much better.






Things I have learned include, but are not limited to: the meanings of TWO different clicking sounds from my sewing machine(*); yes, it is wise to wind multiple bobbins before starting the actual sewing; holy crap, it is actually possible to run out of one of those giant spools of Guttermann thread; hand basting is my friend; and it is surprisingly easy to sew with a giant honking floater in your good eye. (More on that later.)

(*) One means, "Help, I am stuck in a thread nest for no reason." The other means "Yo, we're out of bobbin thread AGAIN. Surprise!"

Comments

[a_cubed]

I think you need 1-2cm tighter "V" at the top for that to look good on you. The neck is a bit wide at the top.

[dianec42]

Oh yes, absolutely!

Neckbands always need to be stretched. It literally pulls the shirt together. Unfortunately, the twisty maze of instructions I followed never actually included "STRETCH IT NOW!" so I missed that part entirely.

Still, the first 3 of anything are for practice. The fact that this is wearable at all is astonishing.

[fenicedautun]

Shoulder seams are on your shoulders, neckline is a good depth (and I like it that wide if your shoulders will carry it), good job you!

[mesozoic]

Amazing!

It looks good, and it sounds like it was a good learning experience.

As I type this, it's your birthday. Hope it's a good one.