My inspiration came from this Anthropologie top. I thought it was really cute and would be easy enough to copy (and save myself $70 or so in the process).
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First, I used a pencil to draw a line directly down the center of the front.
Then cut right down that line. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbsPTfxl7slYhvRzkwUKwdDmDsvx4Gkg5bywXe-9CGzzgUaUekyneaU0p41XrOuMwRr7R73U15CzWVn6YDEd-xJCiWNkjyA_o72_LpU4kpWA0pD5r9L48EPybitfKZ6MGD7bj2cCeZ2w/s400/DSC01672.JPG)
Next, I cut a strip of scrap fabric to use for the center. I ended up making this piece a lot narrower and then making it thinner at the top than the bottom.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVki4dCmL5pL-rDYi-gWOo6ISBtkX0Dktx6dBciqNlaaJTiNQhnY1bxpqZizKsh1nQmLkwAH4NmcgpMSSgiVlW2AwUC5yv4x-wsd2pe_4ftnzN7RrmDKYlD6w6GCoZl-5PiP30sTibL8o/s400/DSC01674.JPG)
Then I made 3 tiny pleats (turns out the original has pintucks but close enough), pinned them into place,
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I hacked off the top part of the neck...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9u_AmtNX8BdqP2Xh8EQ3ZbBzfK8DMWjDGRS8-8jQ5uSwlU0neaDdfTuXVsS3HLPWXqR9Xi-_2x1o6GAiAFZMG9EdiHIBckSobSQDykp_0eZgmOUSETRSGMwlFaE-Tf92EK72B4rQe11Y/s400/DSC01683.JPG)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6zQDG1xAh-kWtyn5kMvxCxSzpAQQiyzZyD96H8LE9rGlwV-B85RjJnICJlzUXUBZPT9XvTk-0BH5UzZNljkm7e22H89-m9kXBX2g_AQSrxRG0564UYdKe50dzHjGnczjdBEsKoIEEVM/s400/DSC01700.JPG)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijltNEuLD9Sjp1aPJBIAmA-ACPIHzE2sOfmISS_Geu0Dgu7-ktkl5gaBP_2VkEQXQYoxSRDakZH31CbHiRxkA1CS5xPD2xLVISlVOSb_Zj5INnA9plCG6u1BF2PV8saD8vfeDXltUT0sk/s400/DSC01692.JPG)
Then I made 3 tiny pleats (turns out the original has pintucks but close enough), pinned them into place,
and sewed them. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEVtJW8UPeNMTVdtWfUKNWHR0nM5MxTuoA9lAnZFvleuCEMNifc9todfkAfKafktTwLUaDoQSv_dgudUMWclUI4kSvjyYhYF-HRyFcTsMcY27VtaG3u6Dgx1xZeaIkgqO4Vj3COQ2SXQg/s400/DSC01678.JPG)
I took one side of the tee and sewed it, right sides together, to the middle piece, then did the same for the other side.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDxIAdY78jw11BjtWqQeXdwkzIJfsJ6Dvx9kxnK2FZ-D83WFm99ZUyM2occlcYKdhk_k4s3wKXVRrkCOQlizq1zrtS9fl9ZhvmNNFZuw1iUup_qfUufdtQkIJ0gi_YCSV9tVQ3YlYOds/s400/DSC01680.JPG)
I took one side of the tee and sewed it, right sides together, to the middle piece, then did the same for the other side.
I hacked off the top part of the neck...
And sewed on 3 little lace bows. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOlJOtt-P1oWeiAaRRO335N5Uiaur9sBg21DS_A8e4dvYq9v_5ho5GSWtWXbFhd23c55WfQFwfBRAwxxGkrC2oTgPMVEQddaQ4U2vJeeVvyWIB0TjnThhmAihzh-Mp1av6g96HRb_jEk/s400/DSC01705.JPG)
And ended up with this. It's quite different from the Anthro version, but I like it.
taking photos of myself is real awkward, obviously.
17 comments:
I LOVE this - I think I'm going to give this a try
Absolutely AMAZING! I think we should do a craft book. You could make a fortune with your cleverness and cuteness.PLUS I have been making your oatmeal cookies and we love them!
What a pretty t-shirt refashion! I love the vintage-y floral that you used!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-add-a-pleated-fabric-insert-to-a-plain-tee/2011/03/16/
--Anne
Love this. Saw it on Craft Gossip. I'm planning to remake a bunch of tops for spring and summer and will add this to my list!
This is spectacular! Did you use a ball-point needle or just s regular ol' needle?
this turned out so great! I love this idea!
abranconier.blogspot.com
That's adorable! I love it! To be honest, I like yours better than the anthro version. I'm a new follower! I'm glad I found your blog--too cute!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
I would totally wear that! I must agree also that yours is way cuter than the Anthropologie one.
This is such a cute t-shirt. I love it!x
so so so cuuute! love the print. came out so chic:D
Oh, I'm so excited I found your blog. I love anthro... but too expensive for me. This top is so cute. I am just now learning to sew, but I think I might have to give this a try. LOVE IT!
Love this! I have a ton of t-shirts that fit the description. I found you via kojodesigns.
So cute. Can I ask, where did you get the fabric? I LOVE it!
this is so cute! thanks for the tutorial! i found you via kojodesigns.
caitimae.blogspot.com
that looks gorgeous! great fix! so smart :)
Cardigans and Cookie Dough
love what you guys are doing! This top is beautiful! http://refashionstatement.blogspot.com/
I kind of scrunched my nose at the Anthropologie shirt, but I really like yours. I may actually try this. Every one would be one of a kind and I like that!
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