An old black t-shirt hanging around that I never wear, because black just doesn't feel right on me was just begging to be repurposed. Yet more remnants of the blue plaid flannel that makes its appearance all too often were also crying out to be used up for goodness sakes. I wanted to make a t-shirt for F that was longer than his current shirts, since he's got such a long torso. So I traced a onesie that fits, and made sure the length was extra. I took advantage of the existing hem and one side seam of the shirt, leaving them intact. I also kept the sleeve hems for use as sleeves on the little shirt. After cutting out the pieces, I sorta fudged some bias tape for the collar, instead of the ribbing she suggests. The flannel is quite stretchy which is precisely why it didn't get used for its original purpose in the first place. I didn't bother with the ironing board so the tape isn't the straightest or beautifullest. Since this was an experiment in unknown territory (machine sewing knits), I didn't want to waste too much energy, time, or materials. I sewed the bias tape all wobbly along the collar line, then sewed up the side seam, and then the sleeves onto the armholes. Maybe there is a better order to follow so you don't stretch out the sleeves going around the machine's free arm or whatever that's called. (Can't you tell I'm a super technical sewist? You'll laugh when you hear I've been omitting a step on threading my machine for 10 years now. Clearly it's not critical.) And that was it for this super simple garment... I'll do better next time, hopefully.
The sleeves are actually an all right size, but the shirt is a little wider than intended. It is incredibly easy to get over his head, and really, isn't that all that matters?
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