I used this polka-dot fabric for the lydia long sleeve shirt. Its not the most flattering pattern/color combo on me but it was one of those “lets see if i like this pattern” sort of $1 a yard a walmart project.
I really like the pattern, so simple!
I wish it was a little longer of a shirt, i’m a sucker for long shirts and can’t stand it if mine aren’t.
but yeah….
knit polka-dot fabric
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Sep 12, 2008, 03.28 PMby n23764
THAT LOOKS FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 11, 2008, 05.04 AMby cass
I love this fabric – looks fantastic.
Aug 30, 2008, 07.45 AMby amanda77
Love the polka dots! I like long shirts, too. I pretty much automatically lengthen the torso of any shirt patterns I make by 2". You can compare the pattern piece (fold up the bottom hem allowance) to the length of a shirt you like to see if you need to alter the pattern before you cut it out.
Jun 20, 2008, 04.27 AMby farsa
soo cute…m loving it!
Mar 24, 2008, 08.51 PMby beta
That is a cute shirt! The best thing about it is that you can make it short sleeved, tank top, etc. I need to make one!!
Nov 19, 2007, 08.43 PMby emilykate
AAAAAAARGH, coveting your fabric SOO MUCH, a dollar a yard..! It’s great! I lurve spots, and you did a lovely job, the seams all look very smooth, which I always have trouble with when I attempt knit projects.
Nov 3, 2007, 04.28 PMby schickchick
umm…the only problem i had with it was the shoulders. they ended up being a little large. to i had to work with it alot.
not really any tips, don’t use clear nylon thread. haha, i used it for the neck and hems, but i forgot about it when i did the shoulders. it makes them really itchy. :)
But yeah, great pattern. i’m gonna make a few more in different colors.
Oct 22, 2007, 11.53 AMby carryehieronymus
Looks good- makes me want to try one! :)
Oct 22, 2007, 11.52 AMby carryehieronymus
Looks good- makes me want to try one! :)