Tag: flatlock
Ottobre – 1-2015 #9 Crocodile Hoodie
Things I Learned
- There are different ways to do binding. I had to try out a new way this time so raw edges wouldn’t be shown inside the hood.
- If a stretchy knit isn’t cut carefully, it could end up misshapen. One piece of the hood lining was too large and I had to cut it to match after I had sewn one of the seams. Next time for the hood I will cut one piece at a time instead of doubling up and I will make sure all pieces are the same size before sewing!
Ottobre – 4-2014 #16 Mushroom Jersey Top – Version 2
Things I Learned
- Pockets – I tried to improve upon my pocket construction this time around. I was hoping to get the ribbing to be a little neater and flatter. It did turn out better… at first. Then after washing the ribbing was all wavy again. Maybe I need thicker ribbing? The stuff I used was pretty thin and stretchy.
Ottobre – 4-2014 #16 Mushroom Jersey Top
Things I Learned
- Pockets – I had never done welt pockets before and struggled so much trying to understand the Ottobre instructions. I finally decided to take some scrap fabric and do a test. It really helped me and made a couple mistakes on it that I was able to do correctly for the real shirt.
- Flatlock stitching – I also hadn’t done flatlock stitching before. I had to practice a bit on before attempting it on this shirt. I’m happy with the results! Kind of a neat effect. I was worried about the stitches being too loose and coming undone over time, but it has survived a lot of washes.
This shirt was pictured on a boy in the magazine, but I think it looks great as a girl’s shirt as well.
Sew Happy by Sarah 