Jalie 2918; Chez ami striped jersey; brown jersey too slinky for the main fabric in a boys' shirt
When he ripped a giant hole in the elbow of his last nice shirt, I knew it was time to crank out some t-shirts for the child-who-will-not-wear-RTW. To my knowledge, he doesn't read sewing blogs, but he sure can go on about the horrible fit of store bought shirts!
And the last one is "Billy Raglan Sleeve T-shirt" (Ottobre 4-2010-37). For this I used a red jersey scrap and some black jersey from Mill End Textiles. I like the design of the shirt a lot, and look forward to using different color combinations. This one ended up looking like a bowling shirt to me. (No offense to bowling shirts...).
I used the above pattern (the versatile Jalie 2918) for the 1st four shirts. That makes 13 uses for this pattern. Not too shabby.
Jalie 2918; Grey "chest stripe" pique knit which was $0.99 from Fabric.com.
Despite its price, this stuff wears like iron. I'm glad I bought several different colors.
When I sat down and focused on cutting out and stitching up 5 shirts, it didn't take long at all. Having the time (and peace) to focus is the challenge!
Jalie 2918. Chez Ami jerseys.
Jalie 2918. More of that $0.99 pique knit, this time in dark teal. Oops. I really did not notice the fold fade line until it was way too late. And it had to be almost center front! Maybe that's why I didn't see it when I was cutting.
And the last one is "Billy Raglan Sleeve T-shirt" (Ottobre 4-2010-37). For this I used a red jersey scrap and some black jersey from Mill End Textiles. I like the design of the shirt a lot, and look forward to using different color combinations. This one ended up looking like a bowling shirt to me. (No offense to bowling shirts...).
I used the above pattern (the versatile Jalie 2918) for the 1st four shirts. That makes 13 uses for this pattern. Not too shabby.
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Lucky boy! I like that last one best of all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote of confidence on that one. He hasn't worn it yet!
DeleteWow, not too shabby is right. Those shirts are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love getting so much variety from one pattern.
Deletenice shirts - gotta love the Chez Ami fabrics! I feel so lucky to live near enough to the outlet to visit when it's open. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm jealous! I'm still hoarding some of the fabrics (and buttons!) I managed to get at their warehouse sale a few years ago.
DeleteWow! Nice work. I too love the Billy top from Otto - it just seems nice and a bit more grown up for the boys.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right - it does seem more grown up.
DeleteI love it that your son will wear mum made stuff....my son who is 22 still eyes my suggestions with suspicion but he did have the rag rug I made for his flat!
ReplyDeleteWell, a rag rug is a good start!
DeleteWow. He is a real fashion plate. You do great work!
ReplyDeleteWow- you've got a total tshirt factory going :) Aren't Jalie patterns just awesome?
ReplyDeleteI really like the chest stripe one, it looks fabulous!
By the way, I've been having a huge amount of trouble posting comments on blogs where the comments are on the post page instead of on a separate comment page - I had to switch computers to post this one. :( Just a heads up, but it seems that most Mac browsers can't handle blogspot comment forms on the post pages! :( :(
Hmmm, thanks for letting me know. I'll switch it an see if that helps. I just eliminated the word verification (as a trial) for the same reason.
DeleteJoy, you surely crank out some very nice shirts for your son. He'll get a lot of wear out of them.
ReplyDeleteCennetta - I've already been seeing a lot of those shirts! I'll have to make more when I get tired of these (:
ReplyDeleteImpressive as always. What is going to happen to your children when they grow up, leave home and have to wear ready-made? I think they might need sewing lessons.
ReplyDeleteSigrid - I think you're right. The real world of RTW could be a cruel shock!
ReplyDeleteWhat a discerning boy!
ReplyDeleteThe billy shirt reminds me of a Rugby Shirt, the new kind, not the classic kind. Nothing like a bowling shirt!
I love the color blocked/bowling one! My children don't discern at all between me-made and rtw, despite the early exposure... Not that I'd ever get half as much sewn as you do!
ReplyDeleteI like the gray one with the stripes! But it's a hard choice, they all look great. Lucky kid. And I really get a giggle out of the fact that he won't wear RTW!
ReplyDeleteSam
When you have an awesome mom who sews such great shirts, why in the world would you want to wear RTW! Great shirts each of them. I especially like the v neck top with the stripes.
ReplyDeleteExcellent t shirts. I love how you have made them look so different.
ReplyDeletewoow, you've been busy. They look great and you have adorable kids. I have a hard time sewing for my son because he grows so fast. I might make him a coat next winter because he'll wear that enough to make it worth my time.
ReplyDeleteI'm finally catching up with my computer! What a week! Love the shirts - I think #4 is my favorite, (not-very-noticeable) fade line and all - love the neckline.
ReplyDeleteJust realized last week that very soon I will have to start getting J a school wardrobe, and E's homemade LS shirts will not work for her because they're so different in body shape. Who would've thought my clever hand-me-down system among three girls would be sabotaged by custom-fit? BAH. Off to shop at Target!