My New Favorite Shirt
July 15, 2009 7:02 pmI made this shirt today and am am obsessed with it. My sister had a similar shirt and I decided to try to make one that was like it. I used this Anna Maria Horner fabric and the orange accent is an Ikea duvet I got years ago because I loved the fabric.
In person…
Here the front is up close. I did a tuxedo detail with a ruffle around it.
Here’s the back. I smocked the back part then added elastic around the bust line on the inside. I loved the strap detail at the top of the back which is what drew me to the shirt.
Here’s what the back looks like on.
Then, perhaps, what my favorite part is, is that I kept having to add more fabric in the sides because I wanted it baggier so i added some different pieces and I love the way the sides came out!
I really am happy with the way this came out. It is SO Anthro, which seems to be the goal of everything I make. I wish I could do a tutorial for this, but it would be too detailed for me to explain, but maybe a pattern in the future….???
NOTE: On vacation, original date July 15, 2009
Tags: Anna Maria Horner, cotton, shirt, tank top, top
Posted in Original Designs, women's clothing | 25 Comments »
By smallgrapes on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
Absolutely love it. And that AMH Fortune fabric is one of my absolute favorites and your use is awesome. I can see why you love that shirt sooooo much.
By luvinthemommyhood on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
LOVE IT! I want this shirt!
By jtrump on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
I want it too!!! So very cute!
By Anonymous on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
i love this too!!
looks so comfy and cool!
put them on ETSY!
…..in XL sizes?? (please)
By Hanna on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
I really think you should make a tutorial! I would love to make a shirt like this! Please?
By Julie, Little One-of-a-Kind Design on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
super super cute!! the fabric combo works!
By theresa on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
i want it!!!!!!
By Kristi(e) on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
A pattern would be very much appreciated!!!
VERY GORGEOUS!!
By Staley Mc on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
I LOVE this shirt! I actually have the scraps of that same ikea duvet because my cousin cut it up and used it as fabric for her wedding!!
By jaybird on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
adorable!! i love the contrasts of the two fabrics!!!
By dana on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
I absolutely LOVE IT! Wow, you are so talented. Very cute on you. Fits perfectly. And the front is adorable. Must be going around. I did a similar front on Lucy's dress. Cute!
By Abby on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
i have to say… i browse a lot of sewing blogs looking for inspiration, and yours is by far one of the best i've seen! I love this shirt!
By patricia on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
wow. SO cute. i love your style. i wish i could pull something like that together. i'm afraid it is far beyond my skill level at this point.
By The Redhead Riter on Jul 19, 2009 | Reply
Pretty!
Love the hole
☼Hope you're having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
By Laura Gerencser on Jul 19, 2009 | Reply
Love it!! Would love a pattern!!!!:)
By Denise on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply
Absolutley darling. I'd buy a pattern if one was available as i'm sure my daughters would love this blouse! ~Denise
By Christy on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply
Super duper cute! Love it!
By nicola on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply
VERY cute! tutorial, tutorial!!!
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com
By Stacia Howard on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
OMG! TOO STINKIN CUTE!!!!
By Donna on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
Hello I just "stumbled" across your beautiful blog today. Your blog is the first I've agreed to follow. I feel the way you do about home and family.I focus all my good intentions in the things that I do for them.
But I have a confession. I converted the deep closet under the stairs into a sewing room a year ago. Its complete with a brand new Bernina sewing machine and serger;that are unopened. Yes you heard right unopen and waiting for me for a year. I don't know what I'm afraid of but I can't bring myself to "jump". Have your heard of this before and what is holding me back?
I look forward to your next beautiful post and maybe someday I will try to make one too
By Bloom Fine Art Photography on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
-ooodles of inspiration your blog..you are so talented.
Love this shirt so unique!
By Christine at Origami Mommy on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
You are very very talented – I love the shirt, the colors, everything!
By Rae on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
Wow woman, you are simply amazing! Every time I get a peek back over here at your blog you just blow me away! I love the top; the prints together are so fab. (:
Funny, I also have that IKEA duvet…but it's on a duvet somewhere in a closet still. (:
By The Coupon Monkey on Jul 22, 2009 | Reply
You did a stunning job on this top! I would definitely be interested in purchasing a pattern if you decide to produce one. You have such a great talent!
By Adriana on Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
I love you works and ideias!!!