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the easy tee {the anthro pattern drop version}

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.

Use the included free pattern to make this easy to sew Anthropologie knockoff women's shirt.

 

(Remember to check out the original easy tee, the peter pan collar version w/free printable pattern, and the colorblocked version.

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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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  1. Nicole Murray says

    August 23, 2013 at 12:08 am

    What a great idea! think my husband has a couple of shirts that I might be able to steal and try that backwards idea with. Thanks for the great pattern!

    Reply
  2. karla says

    August 24, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Love this!!! I love anthro knock offs. I want to make one of these!! I would LOVE for you to share this at “That’s My Style” Link Party TODAY! I hope to see you there. 🙂
    Karla @ http://www.MySerendipitousLife.com

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  3. Jen says

    August 24, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Fantastic!! Going to try this!

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  4. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    August 26, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I have loved all of your easy tee variations. And the pattern drop is so much fun! I actually just made a similar top out of a men’s shirt with the buttons up the back. You can check it out here if you want.

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  5. Emily says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:08 am

    SOO cute! Pinning to try.. I really like this colorblocked version, although the one color is cute on you too!
    Emily @ Nap-timecreations.com

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  6. SdgiRly7 says

    February 2, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I really like your blog. My favorite style of shirt are color block and Ragland sleeves. I also like the idea of recycling the big pink top into a modern version.

    Reply
  7. Kat says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Ha! 20% smaller///you crack me up! But I am totally going to give this a shot! But mine will be 20% larger than yours! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sherry says

    July 1, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Awesome site.

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  9. Mandy says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    just found your site and am loving it! hope to try out a tshirt soon. thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  10. Refashion tutorials says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I love a good t-shirt refashion and if the inspiration is from Anthropolgie – all the better.

    Reply
  11. Kristina says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:16 am

    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?

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  12. jill says

    April 10, 2015 at 7:32 am

    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!

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  14. Jessica says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    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!!

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  15. Llynnda says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:25 am

    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

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  16. Rachel says

    August 3, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    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!

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