As I’ve gone from full-time teacher to stay/work at home mom this year, it has come to my attention that my wardrobe is…lacking. So today I’m going to show you how I started to remedy that with a colorblock t-shirt tutorial and pattern.
I mean, I had the dress pants or skirt/work shirt look down, and now I’m feeling a little lost. So I did what any sane person would do to get wardrobe inspiration – I started pinning, of course!
This shirt caught my eye:
Except I didn’t like the colors – the white stripe looks a little too much like a pageant sash to me. But I like the draping – especially since I have not been able to get rid of the extra skin around the tummy since I had Bean. My weight is the same, but there’s this stubborn muffin top that I am too busy to attack. And so I find myself wearing lots of looser items than I did pre-baby.
It should look like this when the front is done
If there are any wonky bits on the side edges where the seams didn’t quite match right, just trim.
You’ll notice the front is quite a bit wider than the back. That’s what gives it its drape. Assemble as normal, matching shoulders, inserting sleeves, and sewing down the underarms and sides.
I left to edges unfinished – no hemming necessary since I was using interlock. If you use jersey and it rolls and you don’t like that look, you could add a narrow hem.
And that’s it!
It looks a little different on me than Molly because that wench adopted instead of birthing her baby mannequin, so she doesn’t have the muffin top and her boobs are all perky. And she likes to rub that in.
But I think this particular top actually looks better on me than her. Take that, wench!
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Oooh looks slimming! I definitely need to try that. (From someone who has birthed 4 babies…I need all the help I can get!)
gorgeous! and seriously girl…there’s nothing you need to worry about on that figure!
Want to see something scary, I did something similar but not drape-y a few weeks ago! These tops are popular but so easy to make http://www.seweffingbored.blogspot.com/2012/09/colour-block-tank-top-rickis-knockoff.html
This shirt is super cute! I’m excited to try it myself. Thanks!
You’re right – it looks better on you than on Molly! Nice job!
Cute idea!! I think this would be perfect for game day shirt!
-Ashley
http://distractedashley.blogspot.com
Love this post, and not just because you totally made fun of your dress form (though HAH!!! Love it.)
The shirt is adorable – might have to try this!!! Thanks for the pattern!
Christy.
This is so cute.
Awesome! I’ve been trying to find a way to refashion all of those shirts that are a little too short, and this by far is the best – the cut, the color-block, the whole thing! Thanks very much for sharing, especially with the pattern; truly appreciate it!!
This is a great project! I liked in the first picture, but it looks even better on!
I saw this on craftgossip and I adore it! Very cute! Thanks for the pattern! Can’t wait to find time to make it.
What a fun shirt–love the colors you chose!
I love this… definitely have to give it a go, with the weather warming up here in Australia, I’ve been thinking about making some new tops just for me. Thank you
I really like this; it is so feminine. I definitely want to try this; thank you for posting.
Love this! Found you on “Sew Many Ways.” Learning how to sew…are knits hard to work with? Any tips?
Lovely!!!! I wanna try this!!
Super cute!
Might be a strange question because it is unrelated to the shirt, but I really like your jeans. What kind/brand are they? They look great on you btw. I am short also so it is nice to find jeans I don’t have to hem
So pretty! I saw this on Brassy Apple and had to come check it out. LOVE the colors and asymmetry!
ha, i like it! i’m wearing a similar shirt now, actually, but it’s a printed scratchy knit stripe. I like yours better.
jess @ tupelo creative
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today! – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Glad I found this – I love the design and it inspires me to try more shapes!
How cute! Would love it if you linked this up on my blog hop http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you’d like to follow each other!
Very imaginative. What a great way to put those scraps to good use.
Another cute and cool design! I’ve been searching for a DIY page and I’m glad to see your page. I’m excited to try it myself. Thanks!
Lovely! Thank you for the inspiration. I have just the perfect colors to make one for myself.