New Look 6816 contains a very simple pattern for a knit top, just perfect for a fabric with a distinctive texture. I found this knit at Marcy Tilton's website. It is pure white with a few clear sequins scattered along the small ruffle texture. I only bought one yard, but I needed 1 3/8 yard for the top in View A, which meant I had to lay the pattern pieces out with the front and the back going in opposite directions to get it to fit. The stripes in the fabric do have a nap to them, so the nap on the front and back of the t-shirt run in different directions. Thankfully, it is very subtle, and I don't think others will really notice it unless they inspect the t-shirt closely. I decided to finish the sleeve hems the same way as the neckline, with a band from another white knit that didn't have the embellishments on it. I like it much better than just turning the hem up on the sleeves. The texture in those stripes made the sleeves hang funny when I did it that way. So I re-hemmed them with a sleeveband. I am modeling the t-shirt with a rtw white camisole. I love this type of look with jeans.
This pattern actually has a curved hem, but my version does not. I chose to hem the t-shirt in a straight line to match up with the last stripe. The curved hem just didn't look right with those stripes. I cut the size 12 and did not have to make any adjustments other than the ones I noted on finishing the sleeves and the hem.
40 comments:
I love the crisp white look! Stunning top.
Really lovely, and so attractive on you. Excellent style for the fabric.
Most impressed, thanks for sharing, although it does make me long (even more) for some warm weather and sunshine.
Lovely, lovely top. The fabric is absolutely beautiful!
Very pretty, white tops are so great in the wardrobe.
Lovely top! The perfect combination of pattern and fabric. Nice job.
Gorgeous! Love your fabric choice. Good call on using bands for the hem and neckline.
Gorgeous top! I have been looking everywhere for a top like this!
This looks lovely, I'm sure you're the only person that will ever know about the stripes (aside from those of us that read that here) and I'm with you on going with the stripes for the hem and I admire how you will go back and fix something if it bothers you instead of trying to make it work and then it continually bugging you (as in me, because I've certainly done that)!
It looks very clean and stylish - the subtle texture was a great choice!
Incidentally, I find New Look patterns are generally very good for non-fussy shapes, and the sizing is pretty consistent.
These simple styles can look so stylish when done right - and you have done right!!!
This looks so clean, crisp and casual! Just what I imagine people living in Hawaii might wear :-)
Very stylish - great combination of fabric and pattern. You have a great eye for this...
Fabric + pattern = big win!
That's a great, clea look! The stripes and shape look very current, too.
I still have a postcard I bought at Banana Republic when I was a teenager. It says "anything can happen in a white shirt." :)
LOVE the sequins! As always, beautiful work. Aloha!
What a great simple look! Those cut on sleeve tops are fabric hogs, so you did great fitting it in just one yard.
Great fabric! Wonderful top to pair it with.
I love "anything can happen in a white shirt" quote from Kyle above.
And I love this stipey white knit on you.
Unfortunately I am a complete slob when it comes to white tops. The chest shelf catches everything.
This top is simply beautiful! I love the relaxed style, and I like the variations you made on it.
Your top is gorgeous Shannon , I love the fabric .
pretty, fresh and fun with the textures stripes=perfect tee
Lovely!! I love this pattern and have made the short sleeve version several times. This fabric really makes it fantastic.
Love that top. Great fabric choice.
The fabric makes that pattern very dressed-up. Very pretty.
That's such a pretty top!
Thanks for the tip on sleeve binding- I think I'll do that for my next tee. :)
that is so cute! i love it!
Looks lovely and simple, and I love that fresh white fabric.
Geat top!
You've made some smart choices with the finishes and hem style. Now you have a classic white top:)
I really like this look on you - it's classic and clean looking, but the fabric turns it into something special.
Oh I love this top, it looks great on you and better than the pattern pic! x
So cute! Love the fabric choice, sure that this top will have much wear on you, so clever!
Ilove that you are sogood at making cute, very wearable everyday clothes. I make a lot of dresses but always end up wearing this type of thing instead. I just got my coverstitch machine fixed and would love to try tomake some sweats like you made.
Wow Shannon that's beautiful! I really love this pattern. You've done a great job with fabric selection and sewing! Just stunning!
Love this top!!! The fabric took it to a whole other level:)
I love sheers and semi sheer for layering in warm weather. This looks versatile!
I'm hoping to get the boys valentine shirts cut out today. At least they are supposed to be valentine shirts! We'll see if I make it. :)
The textured fabric is perfect for the simple design. Looks comfy and breezy!
Beautiful top! It's a little bit fancy but can be worn in everyday life, I love that kind of thing.
Super cute top! I love how you made it work with the white sleeve and neckline treatments. Great fabric too.
Love, love this it. You've been sewing some really cute tops. I'm adding this one to "the list."
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