I dragged myself from my sickbed to make this shirt for Mitch last week. He needed a cozy warm layer for biking and running. I LOVE this pattern. It is an amazing fit and goes together in a flash. Seriously, zipper and all, this took a little over an hour to sew once it was all cut out. Good thing, since I felt like crap.
Since I intended this to be a layering piece, for under a water/windproof layer, I slimmed it down to fit a little closer to the body. Mitch loves the fit this way, so this will be a change I'll make to this top any time I make it. This version is made from a thin microfleece. It is very soft and super stretchy.
I topstitched the zip this time. It is a little better centered, I think. He wore it on our date night the other night, and our friend who was watching the wee ones, and who knows I sew, couldn't believe I made it. She thought I got it at Old Navy. Hee-hee. That makes me smile!
I've been sewing a ton with fleece lately, and I love it! I think I'll consolidate a few tips a tricks for y'all when I'm feeling a little better. Stay tuned!
9 comments:
The fit looks great!
Oh you are so good! What a good idea to make activewear at home. I could take some notes from you... I just bought a new running shell and hate to admit how much I spent on it!
I agree, the fit is really great. And I think the zipper came out really well, too.
Would love to hear you tips on sewing fleece! I'm planning to make a Kwik Sew fleece vest for my friend's son for his birthday this summer and any tips you have would be great. :)
Lucky guy! I should pick this one up and make one for my DH!
And smile, you should!!!
Seriously, what we won't do for love!!!!
Adorable - and in under an hour - you ARE fast!! I have fallen in love with fleece too - it's the comfort! (And, for me easy hems:)).
What a great job you did on this fleece. Isn't it fun to sew with fleece?
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Great work! His shirt turned out great, and the fit is perfect!
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