Hi all! Time for another version of the easy tee. I used the colorblocked variation, just like in last week’s post, but this time I used knit fabric for the top and a woven (non-stretchy) fabric for the bottom portion. Since the easy tee is a loose top, using non-stretchy fabric worked just great! I actually upcycled fabric from a blouse I thrifted a few months ago, wore a few times, then realized was kind of horrible. The print was great, but the sleeves were kind of puffy and there was a weird neckline ruffle thing going on. Don’t ask me why I had to wear it two or three times before I realized how awful it was…just be glad I finally did. Anyway, I digress. After I made this version I was looking at Anthropologie t-shirts (to copy, of course) and realized I had unintentionally knocked-off their pattern drop tee.
(Remember to check out the original easy tee, the peter pan collar version w/free printable pattern, and the colorblocked version.
Here’s my shirt side-by-side with Anthropologie’s pattern drop t-shirt:
I’m totally twins with the Anthropologie model, right? Except there may be just a little difference in body types…maybe.
Anyway, I would have made my shirt a little longer if I had enough fabric, but since I was working from an existing shirt I was kind of stuck with this length. Note: if you want to upcycle fabric for this shirt, start with a shirt that’s LARGER than what you usually wear. I think this would look really cute using a men’s dress shirt and turning it around so the buttons go up the back…
Speaking of the back, I did notice that this version doesn’t lay quite as perfectly flat along the seam between the fabrics as the first colorblocked version that’s made completely out of knit. I think if I make another like this I might make the back of the shirt a little narrower. You can see how it looks here:
And the before blouse:
I hope you’re not bored of t-shirts already…but if you are you might want to skip Fridays for the next few weeks, ‘cuz more shirts are on their way! 🙂
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Rachel says
Hey there! I’m a sewing newbie and am excited to try one of your tshirt patterns! I’m not sure which one I’ll start with, but I have a question. If I’m using new fabric rather than altering thrifted tops, how much fabric/yardage would you suggest I get? Could I pull off one of these tees in one yard? A yard and a half? I’m probably a size medium, but I’m totally digging that your patterns aren’t for super tight tops! Thanks in advance for your help!
Llynnda says
Also love this site and feel overtop go back to t shirt sewing. I too was looking for a longish summer gardening dress and this is the prefect answer. Sorry got to go and cut and sew. Llynnda
Jessica says
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I LOVE YOU! You look like we share a similar body type and although I’m not heavy (neither are you) none of the ready made cute stuff fits. It seems all made for tall willowy skinny types. I love all of your shirt patterns and I’m getting to work for some comfy and cool summer shirts!
THANK YOU1 THANK YOU!!
jill says
Wanted you to know you were mentioned on PatternReview.com.
How about drafting diff neckline options and a blouson version?
Thanks for the current selection!
Kristina says
Just wanted to say thanks for the free pattern, I tried the original easy tee and the large fits me perfectly! I was wondering, with the pattern-drop version, which side seam option did you use? Would the “blouse-style” option be best since there is less stretch in a woven?