I often use old thrift store sheets as my muslin fabric. I find that it is the cheapest way to get a large amount of fabric.
I am curious, what do you guys use for your muslins?
Monday, March 26, 2012
SEWN : SCOUT TEE MUSLIN
I finished my muslin for Grainline's Scout Tee this weekend. I am very happy with the way it turned out. I used Grainline's tutorial for flat bias necklines and it worked out perfectly. I am just so happy with the way that the neckline and shoulders fit. I think that this pattern will be great for my looser fitting easy shirts like the green one below. I decided to use another pattern for my lace shirt. I want it to be a little bit more fitted and to have a bust dart. Any suggestions?
I often use old thrift store sheets as my muslin fabric. I find that it is the cheapest way to get a large amount of fabric.
I am curious, what do you guys use for your muslins?
I often use old thrift store sheets as my muslin fabric. I find that it is the cheapest way to get a large amount of fabric.
I am curious, what do you guys use for your muslins?
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Its a really cute muslin!! So sunshine-y...
ReplyDeleteI admit I buy a bolt of "muslin" from Joanne's. I figured it was way more economical for me to lay down $40 once in awhile. And it usually lasts. Lately I've been trying to clean up what little "stash" I have so I've been using odd bits of fabric that have been laying around for way too long!
Depending on the project I will try to find a cheap fabric of similar weight and drape. Usually I'll go for cotton or poly fabrics that are $2 a meter...I've also used a lot of actual muslin bit I find it very stiff an the drape isn't always the same as my final farbic...
ReplyDeleteHaha! I use thrift store sheets too! They work great!
ReplyDeletethe free sorbetto pattern from colette has a bust dart but is still fastener free. It's a tank, but you could add sleeves.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made the sorbetto yet but here is a link to a sleeve that was drafted separately for it.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sewweekly.com/2011/08/revised-sorbetto-sleeve/
I use actual muslin, or pieces of fabric I got second hand...anything I don't care about wasting on a (possibly) ill-fitting) project.
ReplyDeleteI want this pattern. I love basics. And it's got a nice grade out from the waist.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good review. I have the tiny pocket tank by grainline, it's great! I made a cotton (vintage sheet too) muslin which i wear continuously, and a stretch. I should have gone up a size with the stretch I used, I think. Def going to give the tee a go- for $4.50 you can't go wrong!
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