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Stretch Patterns
Stretch Patterns
Designed for single knit jersey, the Frankie T-shirt is the second pattern in the
book. It has a relaxed fit, with easy-to-sew raglan sleeves, a round neckband,
gentle curved and dipped hem, and a choice of full length, three-quarter or cap
sleeves.
Don't worry if you've never sewn a t-shirt before! The book teaches you how to
make this top on either a regular sewing machine or an overlocker (serger). I
show you all the techniques involved, such as creating a neat and tidy neckband.
Make the Frankie T-shirt in single knit jersey that has a slight stretch to it (it
needs to stretch crosswise 10% or more).
This pattern is just screaming out for colour-blocking! The bodice, sleeve and
neckband each use small amounts of fabric, so it's a great one for using up
leftover pieces. You'll need the following lengths:
Bodice - 0.75m (7⁄8 yard) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 1.5m (1 5⁄8 yard) x
115cm (45in) wide
Long sleeves - 0.75m (7⁄8 yard) x 115cm (45in) or 150cm (60in) wide
OR Three-quarter length sleeves - 0.6m (¾yd) x 115cm (45in) or 150cm
(60in) wide
OR Cap sleeves - 0.35m (3/8 yard) x 115cm (45in) or 150cm (60in) wide
Neckband - 7cm (1/16 yard)
You can of course make the whole thing in the same fabric for a basic staple top.
How about embellishing it with some applique? The book shows you how to do
this with scraps of woven fabric. I chose to channel the lemons trend -
I lurrrrve how they look stripes! Try this with florals or animal designs too! I want
to make one with lobsters on the shoulders, oh yes.
There's an option to sew the sleeves with short turn-up hems for Summer.
Plus you can add a V detail to the neckline to give your top a sportswear style.
There are six patterns included in the book printed on full scale sheets - no need
to download them. The sheets are double sided, and some of the pieces are
overlapping so you'll need to trace your size onto paper, or you could trace them
directly onto your fabric with dressmaker's carbon and a tracing wheel.