{"id":3796,"date":"2026-10-12T20:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/?p=3796"},"modified":"2026-10-12T20:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T00:14:00","slug":"first-repeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2026\/10\/12\/first-repeat\/","title":{"rendered":"First repeat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/patternemporium.com\/products\/on-repeat-woven-t-shirt-top-pdf-sewing-pattern\">Pattern Emporium On Repeat Woven T-shirt<\/a><\/em> with long sleeves, size AU6, 1.5 yards black airflow, high V-neck, cropped regular length, split hem, no back center seam, sloped-shoulder adjustment, 1.5-inch shortened sleeves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-200x300-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-767x1151.jpg 767w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7420.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I finally got around to making the Pattern Emporium On Repeat Woven T-shirt that came out in September. Other sewists have already made many, and I&#8217;m sure this will not be my last one. The bodice shape is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/patternemporium.com\/products\/be-mine-balloon-sleeve-top-sewing-pattern\">Pattern Emporium Be Mine top<\/a>, which I have made several of. On Repeat has a variety of neck options, simple sleeves, and some new hem options, including a cropped hem with optional side slits. The cropped hem version also brings the side seam in a bit so it is a closer fit. I&#8217;ve made Be Mine tops in <a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2025\/09\/12\/my-cup-of-tea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2822\">size AU 8 <\/a>(which is my correct size based on my upper bust measurement) and <a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2025\/10\/11\/another-cup-of-tea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3039\">size AU 6<\/a> (sizing down a size). The 8 is looser on me than I would like, so I generally prefer the size 6. I decided to just go ahead with the size 6 for this top and also make my usual sloped-shoulder adjustment and 1.5-inch sleeve shortening. I used a polyester airflow crinkle fabric in black, which is lightweight to wear and has a nice drape, but doesn&#8217;t require any ironing. It also has a bit of give to it, which makes it easier to sew and wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found the instructions for On Repeat to be easy to follow and I like the neckline instructions (although the more traditional approach used in Be Mine also worked fine for me). I made the high V-neck option, which has a really nice shape and is not too low cut. The instructions for the slit were also easy, but this detail takes a bit more time to make. It all came together fairly easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-200x300-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-767x1151.jpg 767w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7430.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In hindsight, I probably did not need to shorten the sleeves, perhaps because I sized down the whole pattern. Also, because the crop version fits closer to the body, I probably could have gone with the size 8, although I think the size 6 is just fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m modeling On Repeat here with my <a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2026\/08\/28\/more-moves\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3720\">PE Making Moves pants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-200x300-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-767x1151.jpg 767w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7409.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-200x300-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-767x1151.jpg 767w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSCF7416.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pattern Emporium On Repeat Woven T-shirt with long sleeves, size AU6, 1.5 yards black airflow, high V-neck, cropped regular length, split hem, no back center seam, sloped-shoulder adjustment, 1.5-inch shortened sleeves. I finally got around to making the Pattern Emporium &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2026\/10\/12\/first-repeat\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71,64,74,47,65],"tags":[11,32],"class_list":["post-3796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pattern-emporium","category-sewing","category-top","category-wearables","category-woven","tag-finished","tag-sewing-clothes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3796"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3803,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3796\/revisions\/3803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}