On one of my many wanderings around the internet I came across this picture below of a dress from Modcloth. I loved it so much I decided to attempt it as a T shirt using velvet ribbon.
I started out with a basic Tee shape from my measurements but you could also follow this free pattern for a Kimono Tee. All you'd need to do is cut the pattern down the middle to make front and back pieces.
As you can see I started out by marking my seam allowance in chalk. Then I cut up lengths of velvet ribbon and arranged them on the shirt.
Now for the fun part. I pinned one length of ribbon to the fabric at a time and very carefully handsewed it on. You might notice that it is puckering beneath all the handstitching but these really calm down once you give it a really good iron.
Once it's all handsewed on simply sew up the Tee as normal and voila!
Love this! Cool, effortless, chic. I bet you'll get a lot of wear from this tee.... now, I just might need to do something similar!
ReplyDeleteIt seriously will get worn a LOT. Also it makes me a little bit proud. Win win.
DeleteI'd love to see what you make from this idea!
love this!!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous! I will have to check out that kimono tee pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah that Kimono Tee pattern is great. It's a good base pattern that you could adjust /colourblock / screen print on it....the list goes on!
DeleteThis is a fabulous idea... I love the feel of velvet and always look admiringly at it in fabric stores, but had no idea how to incorporate it. Thanks for the inspiration :)
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