Last fall I used this pattern to make two tshirts. They turned out to be my most wear cloth last winter. What can I say, New England weather calls for some kind of t shirt top almost everyday.
![simplicity 1325](https://i0.wp.com/sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/simplicity-sportswear-pattern-1325-envelope-front.jpg?w=496&h=496&crop=1&ssl=1)
I got several new pieces of silk knits fabric over the past few months. By several I mean 10 pieces!!! I decided to make some new tops for the spring. This tshirt is such a quick make. I cut the fabric on Friday night, and by Saturday night, I already wear it to friends house. ![IMG_3534](https://sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/img_3534.jpg?w=1000)
I usually don’t wear cloth with lots of color, however I feel the color of both tops are not too much. I wear these top with black Yoga pants or jeans at home. I also wear them to work with my skirt. They are both very versatile as good wardrobe basics.
The fabrics are silk knits. Before cutting I threw them in the washer and dryer to pre-shrink it. I love silk but there is no way I can handle the tedious dry clean and maintenance. The fabrics handled the washer and dryer well. There is minimum color lost.
Silk knits is not the easiest fabric to sew. I serged a 1/4 inch transparent elastics along the shoulder seams and neck seam to re-enforce the seam. I learned this technique from Nancy Zieman’s youtube video for sewing with knits. The clear elastics help the shoulder and neck line keep their shape. I top stitched all seams with my cover stitch machine. I have had the cover stitch machine for about 6 months. It made all my knits cloth finish so much more professional.
I snapped a few photos yesterday:
![IMG_3488](https://sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/img_3488.jpg?w=1000)
![IMG_3527](https://sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/img_3527.jpg?w=1000) ![IMG_3524](https://sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/img_3524.jpg?w=1000) ![IMG_3522](https://sewbest.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/img_3522.jpg?w=1000)
Both top are so comfortable I even use them as pajamas. Did I mention that I bought 10 pieces of new fabric recently? I plan to make at least 3 more tops using this pattern for my spring wardrobe. As I said, New England calls for long sleeve top all year around.
Thanks and have a great day.
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