Loved Sewing These Shirts and Being Creative with Fabric Scraps |

[@pjacksreads536]

Nice job on all of your makes.

[@stash_stitcher]

@@pjacksreads536 thanks. I love them too ❤️

[@mandiesmaison458]

Wow, the shirts are amazing, as is the trivet pad, and as far as your binding goes, we all know you’ll crack it soon. Have a great weekend.

[@stash_stitcher]

@@mandiesmaison458 thanks Mandie. I love a shirt. The trivet was fun and I've used it already and it's brightened up the kitchen. Have a great weekend too ❤️

[@mandiesmaison458]

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[@kathymcconville6428]

Hi Kim. Both shirts are lovely. You truly are the shirt master. What a shame that the new lemon fabric didn't match the old but you did a great job making it work. I do love a nice lemon print so I thought the trivet was perfect. I do admire the way you find ways to use up your scraps. I wish I was that diligent using scraps. The bias looks perfect on camera but I know you have very high standards and won't settle if you're not happy with it. If you do find a good video, please share. Enjoy your weekend.

[@stash_stitcher]

@@kathymcconville6428 thanks Kathy. Being a perfectionist is hard work! I can drive myself potty sometimes because I like things to be just so 🤩. I promise if I find a binding video I will share. Enjoy your week also xx

[@nadinewoods6971]

The shirts came out so well! It must feel good to be able to use the lemon fabric so successfully for your daughter, and your husband’s shirt was fantastic. I wasn’t able to find the link to the extra tummy alteration. I do have a loved one who would benefit from this alteration so if you wouldn’t mind I would so appreciate a source for that. I am finding that sourcing men’s RTW shirts in all cotton is getting more and more difficult, especially when the wearer is a bit particular about prints and colors, so sewing them is sounding like a really good idea. I am not sure if it was just my machine, but it seemed like I had to use several new machine needles when quilting oven mitts with the insulbrite batting as my needles dulled rather quickly. I love your trivet and coasters. That would be such a great way to use up my leftover insulbrite scraps. I wish I had some great wisdom for joining the binding, but I just seem to pin and press and fiddle with it until I finally get an acceptable finish. I am sure the quilters out there have some sort of a better system. If you learn an easy way, please share because I would also love to know how to join binding smoothly.

[@stash_stitcher]

@@nadinewoods6971 thanks Nadine. The link to the tummy adjustment video is kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5OQaoCleKyMoK8si=Gvswsz5cNqOUoXrX. It's video #14 - Matching Shirts for Christmas. Watch from 04:37 all the way to 14:27. I've used this adjustment for my hubby twice now and his shirts are fitting lovely. No pulling at the front bands over the tummy. He's also very particular about fabric, but I can't go wrong with nautical themes for him. I used a 80 needle with a quilting stitch, stitch length 3, and had no problems. Good luck with the shirt. If I find a binding video that works for me I'll happily share. Have a lovely sewing week ❤️

[@van_vinos66]

You are so talented Kim. I aspire for my shirts to look as pristine as yours one day. I also can't wait to see your Bound tee as I have mine cut out and haven't got much further than that. I know seeing your versions will inspire me to "pull my finger out". 😂

[@stash_stitcher]

@@van_vinos66 ah Vanessa you make me blush! Don't forget practice makers perfect. I'm on my third tee, so lots to talk about. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@van_vinos66]

@@stash_stitcher Oooh! I can't wait to see them. Are you happy with how they have come out?

[@stash_stitcher]

@@van_vinos66 each one I've tweaked for a better fit, but each one is a joy to behold lol! 😄😄

[@linvin18]

Hi Kim, the lemon shirt is lovely, but I especially love the tie front blouse you're wearing, it's so pretty. I'm still right off sewing and my latest craze is Toft Birds Amigurumi. Have a lovely week. X

[@stash_stitcher]

@@linvin18 thanks Linda. I'm sewing obsessed at the moment. I was out with my hubby yesterday and all I could think about was getting home so I could sew. After a busy week work-wise I was itching to get into my sewing room. My daughter's boyfriend's mum is into amigurumi and made Rachel a green pickle for her keyring. It is so cute and very tactile. Enjoy your week making toft birds ❤️

[@linvin18]

​@stash_stitcher we certainly do get obsessed don't we. I live alone so please myself. I'm going to crochet something for my Luna Rabbit. Even though she still has no nose !! X

[@stash_stitcher]

@@linvin18 as long as it's not a flower as she won't be able to sniff it! 😂

[@carolbibby3089]

All the shirts you make look great Kim. Do you have a favourite ladies shirt pattern with a collar stand ?. I do prefer Indie patterns, with all their details. 😊

[@stash_stitcher]

@@carolbibby3089 thanks Carol. My two favourite shirt patterns are Simplicity 1538 and Butterick 5526. Both these patterns have collar stands and collars, which is my preferred style. I haven't tried any indie shirt patterns yet, though I have Pattern Emporium's All In Easy-fit shirt. I'm starting to try more and more indie patterns as I like how detailed they are and how well thought out the designs are. Watch this space! ❤️