another camisole, design 2, up-cycle

here is another one.

almost completed.

machine embroidery stitching to attach a long strip of the same material to reinforce the neckline and armhole

machine embroidery stitching to attach a long strip of the same material to reinforce the armhole

using just a single layer of a long 1/2" wide strip cut from the same material as the body of the garment

front

back

this is a really fun project.

cheers,

YunY

the camisole - design 2, princess cut

tweaked the pattern for the camisole.  i have decided on a princess cut.

here are the photos of the work in progress.  i used several old t-shirts to make the pieces.  i pieced them using my pfaff 1163....and industrial single needle lock-stitch machine.  beautiful stitches.

styling it with a scarf

side view.
love the way the armhole sits.
no gaping.

back view

front view

close-up.
lovely stitches.

another close up.
lovely stitches all the way.

lovely stitches.

i am pleased with the result.  the princess cut eliminates the gape near the bust area.  

what a spunky camisole.  wouldn't you like to try making it?

cheers,

YunY

faaiz's new up-cycle t-shirt is completed.

here is faaiz and his new t-shirt.  nice and warm.

front view.
binding neckline by hand.

back view

it was a success.  will be making more for faaiz and aman.

click here, here and here for more photos of the work in progress.

wouldn't you like to give this try?


cheers,
YunY

the camisole - design no 2

i have come up with another design.  it is a princess line.  the advantage of this design.....i can use several small pieces of the recycle t-shirts to make this camisole.  more efficient in terms of material utilisation  but demands more focus and concentration to ensure that the 8-piece-panel are cut and pieced correctly.  so, here are the photos of the w.i.p.

back panel left hand side

back panel left hand side

back panel, right hand side

isn't it fun?  would you like to learn how to make them?


cheers,
YunY

the camisole prototype

the possibility is endless.

here i have a photo of my favourite tank top and another photo of my 1st prototype of the camisole.

this is my favourite tank top.  it is 100% cotton, knit fabric.
i have been wearing this top for the last 7 years or so.  i bought it at a thrift store.
i have no complaint except for the shoulders.  the angle of the slope is a bit off.  they do not lie flat on my shoulders.

this is my 1st prototype of the camisole.
i used two of my eldest son's old t-shirts.
the front panel is black.
the back panel is light purple.
the fit is definitely better.
see the difference?

the front panel and back panel are not cut on fold.  each half of the back panel and the front panel is cut individually on grain.  this makes it a lot easier to maneuver the pattern for cutting, especially when using recycle t-shirts and knit fabric.  further more, the centre back and centre front of the panel are curved to mimic the curve of a woman's body.  

will put this on the mannequin later.

cheers,

YunY 

faaiz putting the t-shirt on to see if it fits

more photos to share :)

sleeves a bit too long.

sometime the recycled pieces are too short.
the result....colour blocking

3 pieces of old t-shirts get a new lease of life.

now to bind the neckline and to hem the sleeve.

cheers,
YunY

2nd prototype, faaiz's t-shirt with the sleeve attached

using recycle old t-shirt that once belonged to his big brother, i made the 2nd prototype.   here are the photos.

sleeves attached

close-up, sleeve and shoulder seams,

close-up, shoulder seam

close-up, sleeve,

yep.  again, i am pleased with the result.

cheers,
Yuny

t-shirt pattern....now to recycle old t-shirts

found these on the net.  made a print out.

it is a pattern for making t -shirts for kids.

i have a bundle of old t-shirts and i am planning to up-cycle them to make new ones for faaiz and aman.

i cut out the neck and the sleeves, spread open the front and back panel, fold the pieces in half, length wise...making sure the grain is straight, traced the pattern with 1cm seam allowance all over. here are the photos of the 1st prototype.

this is faaiz.
it was his big brother's old t-shirt.

not bad looking eh?

 yep.  i am happy with the results.

will produce another prototype with sleeves and share the photos with you.

cheers,

YunY