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chebe ([personal profile] chebe) wrote2017-11-09 11:22 am

Seamwork Rio scoop-neck knit tshirt

Seamwork's Rio is a knit tshirt, with scoop-neck and low hem. As in, almost tunic length. It gives instructions for a coverstitch machine, which I don't have. But gives an overlock/zig-zag and twin-needle replacement method as well. I used a super stretchy knit (last seen as a skirt), and had fun matching stripes.



Finished Rio tshirt
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It is really comfortable. I'm absolutely in love with the neckline. It is just a strip of material folded over, set in the bodice neck like a sleeve, and stitched in. Then secured with a twin needle line of stitching. And it's absolutely perfect. Look at it! Beautiful. (Largely I'm just impressed that I finally got the twin needle to work on this machine.)



Rio tshirt, front
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The, em, sleeve and bodice hems, less so. With less fabric bulk they just went a bit lettuce-y. I'll have to work on that. The split hem was also tricky, and took way too much time (without a coverstitch machine). The stripe matching was not perfect either, and for that reason you only get to see this side seam. But overall, a wonderful pattern that can I see becoming a basic in my wardrobe.



Rio tshirt, side/tail
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[personal profile] redrose 2017-11-09 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
That looks really good!