Flash back Tee – Sewing with Knits!!

I haven’t been doing much sewing around here. Β Between Christmas, Birthdays and Health, let’s just say that getting to the sewing machine has been lower on the priority list than normal. Β However, I did have a LOVELY sewing day my friend Emily who was in town to visit her parents for Christmas.

Sewing with Knits!!

We had been planning this day for quite a while and I was especially excited because Emily has done a lot of sewing with knits and that is something that I really want to tackle this year. Β And I’m so happy to say that I made my very first knit tshirt…the Flashback Tee from Rae.

Sewing with Knits!!

My little model was especially silly on this day when I snatched a few photos of her, so just enjoy that. :p

I started with my Heather Ross knit fabric because it was the one I purchased the longest ago and I wanted to use up what I’ve had for the longest. Β It turned out to be a perfect choice for this little 5 year old!

Sewing with Knits!!

I know I shouldn’t be scared to sew with knits and I did fine, but I was so happy to have Emily there to sew with me and walk me through a step if I had a question. Β It really was very direct but I was not nervous with her there and just celebrated each step along the way. Β I must say that it was especially helpful to own a serger. Β I sewed the whole shirt with it!
Sewing with Knits!!

I made the shirt with matching cuffs and neckline rather than a separate knit fabric fabric. Β And it turned out super cute. Β I’ll admit that I never have ended up hemming this shirt. Β I thought that the perfectionist in me wouldn’t be able to let that step go. Β But I must be getting more laid back because I’m JUST FINE with it being unhemmed. Β The beauty of knit fabric is that you don’t need to hem. Β It becomes a design decision (I’m calling it that rather than laziness) to choose to hem or not. Β Without a formal hem, you get a slight roll on the knit that looks darling too.

Sewing with Knits!!

I made this in a 4T for my pipsqueak daughter who just turned 5. Β It fits her perfectly. Β And this mama is super happy because this shirt has been in constant wardrobe rotation since I made it. Β Nothing like seeing the things you’ve made actually be used and worn! Β And again, I think that is the beauty of knits…we really WANT to wear comfy clothes around here. And knits fit that task perfectly. Β I’m eager to make more for her! Β And for myself. πŸ˜‰

Sewing with Knits!!

We had the best time with Emily and Caitlyn wanted her to stay and be her mommy too. Β She said she could have two mommies. Β lol Β That’s totally okay Emily. Β You get to put her to bed and get her to eat at mealtimes, Deal? πŸ˜‰

7 thoughts on “Flash back Tee – Sewing with Knits!!”

  1. Great shirt and it looks like you could grab that off the rack at a store! Love your daughters sillyness as well! Can't wait to see what more you make with knits! That's a goal of mine this year as well!

  2. The shirt is great: you did a lovely job on it!! And your daughter is toooo darn cute!! She reminds me of my niece when she was that age: so much fun and sparkle!! πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing! Her cute little smiles and faces made ME smile!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg

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