Michelle bought me some iron-on, tear-away Sulky stabilizer, and the world of stretch knits opened up to me! I’ve got a ball-point needle in the machine now too. On order: a straight-stitch foot and needle plate, and a Teflon foot for working with grippy fabrics.
Here is my second sewing attempt, the same shirt from the Doll Coordinate Recipe beginner book, but this time from a 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex two-way stretch knit. I still need to select and add a closure. I think the next one I make will be altered slightly too, I’d like it to be a little more form fitting and not so wide at the shoulders:
Lacy holds the first draft in her hand:































































