It seems that maybe "truing up seams" should come before adding seam allowance and before cutting out the pattern to make sure that you have enough paper to add the seam allowance and not having to add paper back on to the pattern piece. This tutorial is excellent though. Thank you, I have several shirts in my closet that I would love to recreate since they are no longer in stores, I think this is going to help!
This is a really clear and well considered tutorial, but I came to praise your 'don't steal other people's work' comments and attention to how different knits change the fit. Perhaps a 'one pattern, many knits' tutorial/demonstration? (also love the little additions on the video - yes, a pencil is a better tool, but you can go over your pencil with a marker to make the correct lines easier to see). The neckline placement on your sample t is my favorite style.
Wow thank you so very much! This is great! I just noticed my favorite tee is actually cut on the bias!!!!! Any tips on working knit fabric on the bias? Hana (-:
You're so welcome! There's a chance it's not cut on the bias but that it was cut out not paying great attention to grainline! Do the seams kinda wrap around your body instead of being straight?
Cinnamon: You can give it a try first. My concern would be if it is firm enough to let marks from tracing wheel or pins make a good indention on the paper. Small pieces of cardboard can be taped together if needed.
@@marykinder1835 if you are copying a knit t-shirt you won't be able to use a woven cotton fabric. The fabric will need to have a similar stretch as the shirt you're copying.
Lovely work!
It seems that maybe "truing up seams" should come before adding seam allowance and before cutting out the pattern to make sure that you have enough paper to add the seam allowance and not having to add paper back on to the pattern piece. This tutorial is excellent though. Thank you, I have several shirts in my closet that I would love to recreate since they are no longer in stores, I think this is going to help!
This is such a well made and empowering video! Thanks for your good work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great . Instructions were clear . A wonderful tutorial.
This is a really clear and well considered tutorial, but I came to praise your 'don't steal other people's work' comments and attention to how different knits change the fit. Perhaps a 'one pattern, many knits' tutorial/demonstration? (also love the little additions on the video - yes, a pencil is a better tool, but you can go over your pencil with a marker to make the correct lines easier to see). The neckline placement on your sample t is my favorite style.
Thanks 😊 so much!!!
You're welcome!
thank you - - - I'm on my way to giving this a whirl - - My favorite tee is almost see through - - I need a few new ones - - :-)
You can do it!
brilliant
Good tutorial!
Glad you think so!
Great Tutorial
Glad it was helpful!
Wow thank you so very much! This is great!
I just noticed my favorite tee is actually cut on the bias!!!!! Any tips on working knit fabric on the bias?
Hana (-:
You're so welcome! There's a chance it's not cut on the bias but that it was cut out not paying great attention to grainline! Do the seams kinda wrap around your body instead of being straight?
Can you use an ironing board instead of foam core?
Cinnamon: You can give it a try first. My concern would be if it is firm enough to let marks from tracing wheel or pins make a good indention on the paper. Small pieces of cardboard can be taped together if needed.
Does the stiletto roller leave holes in the existing t-shirt, rendering it unwearable?
It shouldn't, but if you're worried you can test in an inconspicuous spot!
Thanks for the info. I’ll be giving this a try.
Does this work on cotton material too ?
Yes! You'll definitely need to make a muslin though since woven fabrics aren't as forgiving as knits.
@@SeamworkVideo I meant does the copying of the knot t shirt also work with100cotton fabric . I didn’t mean muslin
@@marykinder1835 if you are copying a knit t-shirt you won't be able to use a woven cotton fabric. The fabric will need to have a similar stretch as the shirt you're copying.