If my other blog landed you here, you've read the background of my "perpetual shirt", and you're here for the sewing info. Not a significantly difficult process, really. It is a simple, raw looking t-shirt, with zigzagged edges, made of a durable, quality knit. Boldly written on the front, is today's date. Or mostly any spring date I want until 2019, actually... But if I'm still wearing it by then... I'll need your help.
Did I use a pattern for the shirt? No. Just took my scissors and went for it.
So, how do I make the dates change? Here's the inspiration:
Why? velcro is too fluffy for the letters to sit flush. But, if I do this...
By creating a velcro "grooves", I recessed the under layer (soft side) into the shirt, so that the letters could lay pretty flat against the surface of the fabric plaque. Now, I can make it almost any spring day I want... Why only spring? I didn't want to buy and velcro too many letters, and I probably won't want to wear it in the summer (too hot) or fall/winter.
The "201" is permanent, but the other letters are all removable.
I am a professional collaborative dressmaker by profession, and would make you one, if you want one made... Keep in mind, though, that labor, planning, and materials make this quite a pricey t-shirt! You can show this example to your own dressmaker or crafty/sewing person to do this for you, if you don't wanna drop a chunk of change.
Who would I imagine wearing this? Myself...
