Seamwork Aberdeen v-neck t-shirt, v.3
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chebeSeamwork's Aberdeen is a batwing style long t-shirt with a v-neck that I've made before (v.1, v.2). I am happy with the fit of v.2 so did the same size L with no sleeves again.
The special bit about this version is the fabric. For this year's Worldcon, Glasgow2024, Sara Felix designed a bunch of prints and made them available on Spoonflower. I chose the Black Armadillo Planet in Organic Cotton Knit, medium-weight interlock knit, 215g per sq metre (Estimated shrinkage: 2-4% in length and 6-8% in width). I'd forgotten what interlock is like, this is a bit stiff for a regular t-shirt, but at least this t-shirt isn't meant to be fitted.
I pre-washed the fabric, and used black thread throughout. I used lightning (narrow zigzag) stitch everywhere except for when using straight stitch to (once-turned) hem the sleeves and waist. The construction is straight-forward, the main challenge being to get a good v-neck.
Looking closely at the pattern piece, and it's clearly not a 45° angle. I attempted to readjust, but kept confusing myself. Then I decided to shorten the tails, so that stitching them wouldn't deform whatever I ended up with. It's not a perfect 45° angle, but it's a lot closer than previous versions.
Inserting the neckband is still tricky. You do it upside down, inside out, and flip it all around. I have a small dimple/caught piece of fabric (that has lessened after washing), the shoulder seam sections still stick out, but otherwise this is my best v-neck yet!
Because the fabric is thicker, with very little drape, this is a bit too form-fitting in the L. I should probably go up a size in future versions. I unpicked the side seams, and stitched closer to the seam finish to get a couple more centimetres of ease. But the previous stitching has damaged the fabric, and the little white pin pricks remain visible. But it was complemented as Glasgow2024, and that is ultimately a win.
The special bit about this version is the fabric. For this year's Worldcon, Glasgow2024, Sara Felix designed a bunch of prints and made them available on Spoonflower. I chose the Black Armadillo Planet in Organic Cotton Knit, medium-weight interlock knit, 215g per sq metre (Estimated shrinkage: 2-4% in length and 6-8% in width). I'd forgotten what interlock is like, this is a bit stiff for a regular t-shirt, but at least this t-shirt isn't meant to be fitted.
I pre-washed the fabric, and used black thread throughout. I used lightning (narrow zigzag) stitch everywhere except for when using straight stitch to (once-turned) hem the sleeves and waist. The construction is straight-forward, the main challenge being to get a good v-neck.
Looking closely at the pattern piece, and it's clearly not a 45° angle. I attempted to readjust, but kept confusing myself. Then I decided to shorten the tails, so that stitching them wouldn't deform whatever I ended up with. It's not a perfect 45° angle, but it's a lot closer than previous versions.
Aberdeen neckband pattern piece
Photo by chebe
Aberdeen neckband pattern piece, with legs folded, on fabric
Photo by chebe
Resulting neckband pieces stitched together
Photo by chebe
Inserting the neckband is still tricky. You do it upside down, inside out, and flip it all around. I have a small dimple/caught piece of fabric (that has lessened after washing), the shoulder seam sections still stick out, but otherwise this is my best v-neck yet!
Because the fabric is thicker, with very little drape, this is a bit too form-fitting in the L. I should probably go up a size in future versions. I unpicked the side seams, and stitched closer to the seam finish to get a couple more centimetres of ease. But the previous stitching has damaged the fabric, and the little white pin pricks remain visible. But it was complemented as Glasgow2024, and that is ultimately a win.
Seamwork Aberdeen, finished, back view
Photo by chebe
Seamwork Aberdeen, finished, front view
Photo by chebe
