Scoop Neck Tee

My first garment of 2016 is complete! I finished the scoop neck tee from my Sewing with Knits Craftsy class. I LOVE it! It fits really well. I did add 2 inches to the length because I like my shirts a little longer. The neckline on this tee went together like magic! I have always struggled with necklines in the past, but this one went in perfectly.

I will definately make another one of these shirts. There are a couple of things I’ll do differently next time. I’ll put the stay tape shoulder seam stabilizer on the correct side of the seam allowance.I unknowingly put it on the side that is up against my skin and it is a little itchy.

I also had some issues with my thread tension when using my twin needle for the hems.It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the top stitching is a little loose. Here’s what the back of the stitching looks like.I tried a bunch of different tensions on scraps and this was the best I could come up with. Any helpful tips with troubleshooting this would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve already worn my shirt to work. It felt great knowing exactly where a piece of my clothing came from!

Blog news: My true goal for this year is to stop buying things that I don’t need, and if I need something to try to make it. And I really don’t need any more clothes right now. So I may not really be making many. I will continue to post here at least once a week about all the other things I make and whatever else seems relevant.

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