The February Burda T-shirt with Ruched Raglan Sleeves, 127

Like so many other sewists, Burda 02/2013-127 caught my eye.

If only I looked like that in the shirt!

Here is the line drawing.

I need more basic clothes in my wardrobe, so that means more black, white and neutrals.  My first attempt at the ruche sleeved, raglan top was in some jersey from Tissu fabrics.  I think I used the viscose/cotton/lycra jersey, but I bought it a year ago, so I can't be sure.

I like the fact that the shirt is long and sort of ruches up around your tummy.  Kind of flattering and likely to cover the gap that forms when you bend over in jeans.

A straight on shot.

Let me start by saying that this was easy to sew, and of course I am going to wear it.  I have a very small wardrobe, so any new additions are appreciated!  Second, I can see that this isn't quite right.  I think a beefier jersey would have helped.  This one was a little on the thin side.  But most of all, I sewed too big a size in the shoulders.  A 42 was perfect through the arms and trunk of my body, but a 40 would have been better in the shoulders.  I like this style well enough to try again, so I will give it another go in white.  

You can really see that the shoulders are too big in this shot.

Just a few comments on sewing this thin jersey.  I cut the whole thing out with a quarter inch seam allowance and used my quilting quarter inch foot to keep a perfect seam allowance while sewing.  I used the knit stitch on my machine (the lightening bolt stitch.)  This leaves me with a tiny seam allowance.  It is not as good as a serger, but I can live with it.

Also, I found that my twin needle sewed the hems *perfectly* when I dropped the tension to 0.  Yes, zero, null, nada.  I used no glues, tapes, interfacing or any other aids.

Finally, a few thoughts on your kind comments regarding my StyleArc Cassie pants.  Yes!  Ballet flats would be great, but it is still way too cold here for those.  I'd love a cold weather, flat shoe option other than knee high boots.  Footwear determines a whole outfit.  If you start with knee-high boots, you are pretty much locked into skinny jeans or a skirt.  It works, but variety is the spice of life!