Everywhere I look, I see t-shirts and pants with unfinished edges – just browse through American Apparel‘s catalog. Trend or not, I’m using this style to quickly sew a casual summer wardrobe for myself and my kids. Look for knit fabrics as they won’t unravel with raw edges. Or, you can do a simple rolled hem (Merrow stitch hem) to finish the edges. I especially like the feel and look of jersey knits. And, I’ve recently discovered that my favorite online fabric store, Fabric.com, now carries bamboo fabric! Well, it’s actually 70% bamboo/30% cotton. Check out their selection of jersey knits, perfect for summer tees.
Soon, I’ll be posting my free t-shirt pattern. I made it simply by tracing it from my favorite tee (everyone’s got one). Sleeves were a bit tricky and I’m still working on it. To add a simple design, you could use iron-on transfers.
