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Favorite/Fav Tee SAL – day 5 (hem bottom/add waistband)

August 10, 2018

Ahoy, Pirates! Welcome to day 5 of our Favorite Tee and Fav Tee Sew along. Today we’ll be hemming the bottom or adding the bottom band if you’re doing that option.

As you remember from day 2, the bottom band has 4 pieces for sizes 1x to 3x and 2 pieces (cut on fold) for sizes xxs to xxl. Construct and add your band according to the tutorial, making sure you add all necessary notches!

If you chose the hemmed option, you can do that using your sewing machine, twin needles or your coverstitch as I have. Before you start, take a look over our Hemming blog because we have a few tips for easy and successful hemming. If you are finishing the bottom hem using twin needles, a good refresher blog is the P4P University Twin Needles Tips.

In the Day 5 video below I am showing you how easy it is to hem the curved dress option. Check it out and once you finish your day 5 steps, be sure to post a picture of your progress in the comments of the Day 5 picture. Can’t wait to see!

Favorite Tee & Fav Tee SAL

Favorite/Fav Tee SAL – day 4 (sew side seams and hem sleeves)

August 9, 2018

We made it to the half way mark of our Favorite Tee & Fav Tee sew along! That was fast! Today we’ll be sewing the side seams and hemming the sleeves.

When sewing the side seams, pin the front to the back of the shirt, right sides together. I like to pin the armpit first, then the end of the sleeve and the bottom and finally add a few pins or clips in between. Whether you are making the shirt or dress, long sleeve, 3/4 or short sleeves (like I am) the technique is the same.

Next we will be hemming the sleeves. You can do this using your sewing machine’s stretch stitch or zig zag stitch, a twin needle or your coverstitch like I am. If you use your twin needles be sure to check out our P4P University Twin Needles blog for great tips!

In the video below I show you how to sew the side seams and hem the sleeves using a coverstitch machine. When you finish these steps be sure to post a picture of your progress in the comments of the Day 4 photo (album is in the M4M & P4P Sew along group)

Favorite Tee & Fav Tee SAL

Favorite/Fav Tee SAL – day 3 (sew shoulder seams and sleeves)

August 8, 2018

Day 3 – lets start sewing! Today we sew the shoulder seams (easy peasy!) and add the set in sleeves. When attaching the sleeves it is very important to match the notch to the shoulder seam, pin in place and then match the side seams and pin in place.

The Favorite Tee and the Fav Tee follow a 1/2″ seam allowance so be sure to not deviate from it when you sew the shoulder seams RST or when you attach the sleeves.

Watch the day 3 video below and be sure to post a picture of today’s progress in the day 3 photo comments of the Favorite/Fav Tee album in the M4M & P4P Sew Along Group.

Favorite Tee & Fav Tee SAL

Favorite/Fav Tee SAL – day 2 (choose and cut fabric)

August 7, 2018

Welcome to day 2 of our Favorite and Fav Tee sew along. Today we will be choosing the fabric and cutting it. You should have your pattern pieces ready from yesterday so now we will be using them to cut the fabric.

But first let’s talk a little about the right fabric for this pattern. As you can see in the video below I am using Bamboo Spandex from Fabric Anthropology for my dress. This is by far my favorite knit type for this pattern. I also like Rayon Spandex and Brushed Poly for it too.

If you are unsure about which knit type will work best for your desired look, take a look over our P4P University Knit Types blog. Judy also included a cheat sheet that you can print. If you are like me and sometime are just keen on using a specific print for a specific pattern, read our Different fabric, different fit blog post before you cut your fabric.

The Day 2 video is posted below. Check it out and once you are done cutting your fabric post a picture of it in the comments of the Day 2 photo in the M4M & P4P Sew Along group.

Favorite Tee & Fav Tee SAL

Favorite/Fav Tee SAL – day 1 (print and cut pattern)

August 6, 2018

Welcome to our Favorite Tee / Fav Tee Sew Along!

Day One is reserved to purchasing the pattern, printing and cutting the size(s) you need. If you plan on sewing for yourself you can get the Favorite Tee here, if you’re sewing for your little one, the Fav Tee can be purchased here and if you’re sewing for both of you (just think of the mommy and me matching outfits!) you can get the bundle.

This is our first Sew Along in the new M4M & P4P Sew Along group so be sure to join the group not only for the exclusive discount code available for the Favorite and Fav Tee patterns but also to post your progress this week.

Now that you purchased the pattern(s), print the size needed. In order to do that it is very important that you take your most accurate measurements.

You will need your waist, hips and chest measurements in order to choose the correct Favorite/Fav Tee size. P4P has an amazing blog that gives you tip for accurately taking your measurements. You can read all about it here. If your measurements put you in a different size for chest/waist/hips be sure to check out our P4P University blog and grade to achieve the perfect fit.

Check out the day 1 video below and then post a picture of your favorite sewing tool in the comments of the Day 1 picture. We don’t allow pictures of the pattern posted so this will be a great way to show our fellow sewists our gadgets 🙂

Favorite Tee & Fav Tee SAL