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April 30, 2005
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Della is finished. At first I thought the neck was going to be a little toooo scoopy. But the bias edging (see prev. post) gives you TWO opportunities to adjust your neck. Like sewing a bias edging on to a woven fabric garment, I sew my edging on in two passes: first, I use running stitch to sew one edge of the binding to the inside of the raw neck edge. Then, I use hem stitch to sew the other side of the binding to the outside of the raw neck edge. As you're sewing, you can slightly gather or stretch the neck, to get the perfect fit.
So if I sent you my chart, and you were worried about it being too low/wide, you probably needn't be.
Still, the neck was slightly low, just a little naked feeling, until she was blocked. Then just as I knew it would, the Calmer contracted a little, and now she fits like a glove.
Anything else? Oh yes, I skipped the even rows at the beginning of the sleeves, so they are 4 or 5 rows shorter.
Della, started 3 Apr 05 finished 30 Apr 05
Pattern: Nothin' but a T-shirt, for nona's KAL
Posted by Anna at April 30, 2005 05:39 PM
Comments
Your finished t-shirt look fabulous -- Congratulations! I cannot wait to try your bias neck-edging technique.
Posted by: nona at April 30, 2005 06:04 PM
LOVE IT!!! You did such a great job and inspired me to work on adjusting the neckline as well. I'm hoping that mine turns out as nice as yours did. You look beautiful!
Posted by: Jackie at April 30, 2005 09:53 PM
lovely--and very flattering. Maybe I do want to make this after all...
Posted by: Ashley at April 30, 2005 11:30 PM
This was so not on my to-do list but now it has made a major shift and is calling my name. must be strong must be strong.........
It looks gorgeous on you! Like all of your projects!
Posted by: Jacqueline at May 1, 2005 05:21 AM
Oh, that's a lovely deep brown T, looks really good on you. Love the scoop neck. Must really try your bias edging, and thanks for telling us about it's stretchy advantages.
Posted by: erin at May 1, 2005 09:48 AM
It looks great and the neckline looks just right. I used your chart and thinking it may be too low, drew one a little higher on it. I'm not using calmer so I probably won't get any last minute tightening. I will try the bias edging though. Good job.
Posted by: Elizabeth at May 1, 2005 02:13 PM
You look great in it!! And I don't believe you, you can't be 33! When I first saw your picture I thought that you are 22, seriously.
Posted by: yuvi at May 1, 2005 03:05 PM
Hi Anna -- Your t-shirt looks great! I'm finally done with my back and am beginning the front in just a couple of minutes. I love the pic you have posted, but would sure love to see a close-up of the t-shirt with your modifications. Is this do-able? Also, did you get my email about the Maisy top (http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/maisy/maisy.html)? Would love to try this perhaps as a knit along... It looks pretty advanced for little ol' beginner me! But oh, is it adorable!
Posted by: Jeanie at May 1, 2005 07:28 PM
Hey there! I love your t-shirt and I was wondering what kind of JEANS do you have on? They are gorgeous! I love the entire outfit, but do share where you found jeans that fit so well?!
Mocha
Posted by: Mochacaremel at May 3, 2005 08:00 PM
Echoing, Elizabeth...33!! No way! I love the t-shirt, it's been on my to-knit list for a while. Your bias edging adds a chic twist to the project.
Posted by: Noo at May 4, 2005 05:06 PM
Looks gorgeous, great job!
Posted by: kerrie at May 4, 2005 05:16 PM
Hi Anna
I've just found your blog. I love your twist on Alison's design - I'm definitely going to try the bias edging. The striped sweater you designed is lovely too.
Posted by: Mary at May 6, 2005 12:30 PM