Anthropologie Pratia Tank Top Tutorial

February 6, 2010 1:59 pm

Per  popular demand, here is the Pratia tank tutorial!

Start off with a t-shirt or tank top. What I did was get a larger t-shirt so I could gather it at bottom like the pratia tank. I cut off the sleeves so it would be a tank.

Measure your neckline and get a piece of chiffon that length and fold it in half.

Pin it to the inside of your neckline with it peeking out. Stitch it in place.

Since I cut the sleeves off my T, I wanted to finish the edges. Fold it under and pin it.

Stitch it.

I highly recommend interfacing where you are going to be adding the embellishments, otherwise it’s going to sag. So I use a lightweight fusible interfacing.

For the flower pieces, here is the shape and dimensions I used.

Fold your pieces in half and cut that petal shape out.

I used the extra sleeve pieces, cream chiffon(the kind that won’t fray)  and another grey jersey I had.

How many do you need? A LOT!!  I took this photo before I started adding them and I actually needed three times this cut amount. So make sure you have a lot of fabric on hand!

Lay two petals on top of one another, as shown.

I did a small ‘X’ shape to stitch them so they stay in place. I used my sewing machine, but you could do it by hand, too.

Just add more, and more, and more, and more………(It’s time consuming. I’m warning you), until you have something like this. My recommendation is don’t skimp. When I was getting tired of doing it I thought, “Maybe this will be enough…” But it really looks great when it’s full of petals.

I really liked the bottom gathered feature of this top. So what I did is just used the original hem and I cut a little hole in to it with my seam ripper.

Measure how much elastic you will need to be comfortable around your waist. Pull it through the hole. Stitch the elastic together .

Here’s how it will look after.

Now it’s done!

I can’t wait to wear this under a cute cardigan. I love all the texture of it!


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40 Responses to “Anthropologie Pratia Tank Top Tutorial”

  1. By Kirsten on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    I know what I am making Tuesday!

  2. By Alida@IMakeStuff on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    Thank you! I’ve been eyeing this shirt for a long time:-)

  3. By Sarah Lunt on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    Love it! I think it looks even better than the Anthro one – no lie! Totally doing this. =)

  4. By Irmhild on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    gorgeous! are you going to machine wash it? tumble or line dry? i probably won’t make it, time is at a premium, but i will send a link to my friend who has great patience with hand sewing and a real passion for fashion!

  5. By Stacy Parry on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    You did such an amazing job! I like yours even more than the original!

  6. By sofia kollstedt on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    wow!!!!!!!!
    wow!!!! wow!!!! wow!!!!!!

  7. By loli on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply

    wow!!!!amazing

  8. By Rhonda on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    This is fantastic! I can’t wait to try this myself… linking on my blog!

  9. By MadSewingLove on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    Wow…that gorgeous. I dont’ know if I have the patience to do it.

  10. By Stephanie on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    I’m curious about where you buy your T-shirts and dyes?? Can you pass that on? I also just wanted to thank you for being my daily inspiration for creating new things. I’m very new to this sewing stuff but I am LOVING it!

  11. By Alexis on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    I buy my T’s from many different place because I’m trying to find my favorite fit. I buy them wholesale. And I am experimenting with all different sorts of dyes There are tons out there!

  12. By Jennifer on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    This is stunning! I cant wait to try it. How would you wash this?

  13. By Anne on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    LOVE this!! The layers and layers of petals are utterly divine!!

    I featured your tutorial out on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-anthropologie-inspired-chiffon-petal-tank/2010/02/07/

    –Anne

  14. By Rebecca on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    This is so awesome! What kind of chiffon doesn’t fray?

  15. By Amanda on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

    Thank you so much! You are amazing to share you talent with all of us. Thanks for putting the work in on this.

  16. By melissa.w on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

    nylon chiffon doesn’t fray

  17. By Alexis on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

    You are VERY welcome! Thanks for the thanks :)

  18. By Rachel on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

    Wow, this is gorgeous! I just came across it via a link on 30days. What a wonderful project. I would love to link to this if you didn’t mind. Off ro explore the rest of your blog.

  19. By Erika on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply

    Oh I am so in love with that Anthro shirt, and I have been meaning to make it for a while now, but this motivates me. It really does! Thank you :o ) You really did a great job, I hope mine will look good as well :o )
    ♥ Erika

  20. By molly on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply

    You’re clothes are GOREGOUS! This tutorial is AWESOME! You are the best ever! Thank you! Now if I can find the time to make it…

  21. By luvinthemommyhood on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply

    Gorgeous! Another fantastic tute, you’re a machine lady! I’ll be adding this to our link luv roundup tomorrow!

  22. By Janna on Feb 10, 2010 | Reply

    I am soo going to “update” my maternity Ts and tanks. Since this is Baby #3, I’m feeling a little “blah” of my tops, even though they are still in good shape. Thanks for the idea…

  23. By Jacki on Feb 11, 2010 | Reply

    great tutorial!! Shared it on my blog. <3

  24. By Jessica on Feb 11, 2010 | Reply

    This is absolutely incredible! It looks like it’s right off the hanger in Anthropologie. Thank you for being so inspiring.

  25. By amy on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply

    Super Cute!! Love your blog!!! You are my inspiration!

  26. By Jessi on Feb 16, 2010 | Reply

    How perfect! I saw this online and thought it was beautiful and that I could make it. I was lazy, went and tried it on and just couldn’t stomach spending the cash on it! Now I found this and will be making one for myself. Thank you ;)

    Bookmarked!

  27. By Megan on Feb 18, 2010 | Reply

    I love all of your stuff.. so creative you are very talented =)

  28. By melissa.w on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply

    i love the top. i’ve been wanting to try it but i have 2 questions and i’ve been having a hard time finding nylon chiffon so i might try some other sheer nylon.

    has anyone made this top yet? what brand shirt did you use?

    lex- i know you’re a fellow forever21 shopper. forever21 has a bunch of cheap basic tops, which one would you suggest i get to make this top? or some other brand?

  29. By Alexis on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply

    You can use any top! you may even have one laying around. forever21 is great, too. call hartsfabric about the chiffon

  30. By Jessica on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply

    I finally made this last weekend and when I start a blog I’ll post a link and let you know! Thank you again for sharing your inspiration and teaching us how to do it!!

  31. By chelsea on Mar 29, 2010 | Reply

    Smashing! I am making this ASAP! Thank you!

  32. By Sarah on Apr 20, 2010 | Reply

    Beautiful!! The flowing petals on this are so stunning. I love to refashion clothing inspired by Anthro as well. I just might have to try to copy your instructions! Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings!
    -Sarah

  33. By Katie Marreel on May 22, 2010 | Reply

    I LOVE this refashion project! You have inspired me to try a few projects at home, and this is definitely on my to do list!

  34. By Maria Silvia on May 27, 2010 | Reply

    OMG!!! I love your blog! I am a new reader form Argentina.
    I saw that T-shirt some days ago and saved the picture to try a refashion! I can’t waut to have some spare time and try your tutorial. Thanks!

  35. By jan on Jul 12, 2010 | Reply

    Just beautiful (like all of your creations)!

    I’d love to know how things like this look after they’ve been washed…and washed…and washed?

  36. By CK on Aug 4, 2010 | Reply

    Wow this is so awesome!! I hope to try it out soon! Great tutorial.

  37. By CSS on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    Gorgeous!

    Any tip for a blouse refashion when you gain some weight and the boobs threaten the buttons?

    ;)

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