![]() So, have you decided yet? No stress if not – if you’re indecisive like me, you can just make all three!Īs you know, pre-washing your fabric is essential to make sure any shrinkage happens before you make up your perfectly fitting garment, as well as to help wash out any excess dye in the fabric to prevent colour running. It’s also a bit mathsy and this method probably has the most steps of the three methods, but only just!.It does end up with an exposed edge on the inside, it’s perfectly secure, but not as clean.Because this method has less layers in it’s seams, it doesn’t mind a thicker bind fabric or rib and looks great with either!.It’s got a beautiful clean outside finish that’s also pretty *chef kiss*, especially when you get that twin needling just right! The most traditional of the 3 methods, this is a classic ringer tee bind.A bit maths heavy in the first couple of steps.It’s probably the chunkiest of the methods, and I wouldn’t recommend it if your binding fabric or ribbing is super thick.And even though it’s not a traditional binding method, from the outside it looks it. This method has a beautiful clean finish, inside and out – all edges are enclosed and its just… *chef kiss*.Also easy! A couple more steps, but nothing hectic.It’s a less traditional looking ringer tee, but hey, which may be what you’re looking for!.On the other hand, the overlocking on the inside of the garment is not enclosed, so it’s not the cleanest of the 3 options on the inside. ![]() It works with both thick and thin fabric or ribbing, and has a lovely clean look to the outside.The simplest method! Joining the band to your tee involves only one row of stitching and it uses the existing neckbind pattern piece, so there’s no maths except for a little on the sleeve bands.I know what you’re thinking – curse you Naomi, presenting me with so many wonderful options! I can’t possibly decide between them! To help you decide, here’s a little overview of your options: Method 1 – The Neckband They’re such a cool style and are super fun and easy to make, so I thought I’d take you guys through 3 different methods to turn your new Rowan tee into a ringer! Ringer tees are simply t-shirts which have neckbands and sleeve bands made in a contrasting colour to the rest of the tee. What’s a ringer tee you ask? It’s a retro style tee that’s found it’s way back into our wardrobes again – think 70’s youth, gym classes and rock & roll. The idea of a Rowan ringer tee has been floating around my imagination for a while now, and with the release of our updated sizes this month I decided it was finally time to make those dreams reality! Do you have sewing day-dreams? Those moments when you zone out of life and into that little world in your head where all your great ideas float around, hoping to one day be made.
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