August 23, 2011

A Sun Shine-y Shirt - Anthro Inspired TUTORIAL

Hi ladies!
Today I have a TUTORIAL for you lovelies! Yay!
I recently saw this shirt on Anthropologie:
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Supa-dupa cute, but price-y. What I really loved about it was the shape (forgiving!) and that it has tiny little pockets:

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CUTE!
But I thought that it would look cute in a different fabric (and really, I'm trying to use what I have rather than spend on new stuff!!), so I cam up with this:



Want one for yourself?
Great, cuz I made a tute!!!

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
-about 2 yards of fabric. I'm guessing so just in case get 3 yards :)
- bias tape in coordinating colour
-sewing machine
-water soluble fabric pen

READY? HERE WE GO!


I was lucky enough to have a shirt in a similar shape: (this photo looks funny, because I had to lower the exposure so you could see the white fabric)

If you are confused about 1/4 inch or seam allowance, feel free to email me!



Set that aside.

Now for the pockets!
You should have two of each set....four pocket piece in total.

Do this for all four pieces of the pockets. Two on either side of front of shirt. Two on either side of back of shirt. Attach them making sure they will line up. Sew along the pins, right side up.
Iron seams open and flat on the wrong side.

Do NOT sew along where the arrow is!!! You'll close the pocket if you do :(



Okay, I didn't take pictures for this next step :( SORRY! 
So, here goes: sew along all the pins, creating your shirt. If you have a serger, I'm SO JEALOUS, oh and also, use it now :) Oh, and just in case...make sure you don't sew armholes shut!!!

Now to finish the edges with your bias tape:
Don't know how to attach bias tape? DANA has a great tutorial on it!

NOT PICTURED: Do this for the armholes too!



Oh and..

Wear it anyway you want!




And that's all!
A new top out of an old bed sheet...in less than an hour!
Hope you like it and if there's any questions feel free to leave them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them. Please leave your email so I can email you back the response :)


xoxo, Dorian

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THESE great parties!!

Posted by Dorian at 3:16 PM
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32 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love love LOVE this!! Thank you! :D

    ~W

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  2. MrsWardy88August 23, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Arent you a smart cookie! I cant wait to get my sewing maching going, I have some ideas just festering!!! I'm sure you will adore them, maybe we can do a collabo?

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  3. ginAugust 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    You are brilliant; how are you able to make sewing a new shirt easy? I thought it was supposed to be difficult! Filing this away in my must try list!

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  4. EmilyAugust 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    So cute! I love the use of the embroidered bed sheet, I like yours better actually! Anthro gives me such great ideas too.
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  5. bec @ smallbirdie.comAugust 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    love it! thanks for sharing!

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  6. evie @ brown paper packagesAugust 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wow, what a great idea!! Looks super cute!

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  7. emmylouAugust 24, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Very cute! I'll have to try that with some pretty pillowcases I have.

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  8. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyAugust 24, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    What a cute shirt! Love this!

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  9. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wow this turned out great! I think I like your version better! I'd love it if you'd stop by my blog and enter the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Trio.

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  10. LynneAugust 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful! I love the pockets and the embroidery!

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  11. Rose and HeatherAugust 24, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Super cute! I have a few sheets that I have bought to make things with, here is one idea!
    We would love for you to share this at our link party, Crafty Lassie Tuesday. It ends tonight at 5pm.
    www.sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com
    We are having a giveaway! Hope to see you there :)
    Heather & Rose

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  12. Holly LefevreAugust 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    super cute! and a great flattering style. adorable!

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  13. scrapfancyAugust 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    You are so good and crafty. I love the top. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. MonicaAugust 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Lovely! Gotta try this tut soon. Thanks!

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  15. Kara @ Mine for the MakingAugust 26, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Gorgeous! And such a great tutorial!

    I am hosting a new linky party and this project would be perfect to link up to DIY Diva Thursdays. Id LOVE to have you :)

    Kara
    www.mineforthemaking.com

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  16. ElisabethAndréeAugust 26, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    You are good! What a beautiful shirt:) Thank you so much for sharing your -great- tutorial!

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  17. Crazy WonderfulAugust 26, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Holy cow, this super cool!!! Can't believe it was out of a bed sheet! I also love how it can be worn so many ways. Great job :D

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Wow! This is so great! I definitely need to do this! I make pillowcase dresses for my girls all the time but never make myself a shirt.
    www.jamesandleighann.blogspot.com

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  19. tousled dayAugust 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    O, I so love it! It looks easy (exept that with bias tape), I have to give it a try. (with out bias tape). And, I prefere yours colours, it looks great.

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  20. JamieAugust 26, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This is so awesome! Now I just need a really cool old sheet and a sewing machine! :)

    I am a new follower and hope you will stop by and check out my blog. I am having my weekly link party (social saturdays) starting tomorrow!

    Jamie
    day-and-age-design.com

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  21. Candace @ Candace CreationsAugust 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I love it so awesome! Come on over and link up to Scrappy Saturdays at candacecreations.blogspot.com!

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  22. Jen @ BungaLOVAugust 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    OMG this is about the cutest thing I have seen all day. That is so clever to use a sheet. I really need to work on my sewing skills. You should make more and try to sell them to Anthropologie ;) Just LOVely!

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  23. Polo shirt embroiderySeptember 2, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Awesome..This is wonderful idea..I love love love this embroidery design with white color and pocket.Cute post..:)

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  24. Aimee @ SmallAnchors.comSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    i am in love. this is so sweet --- and that belt again! ugh! ever see another.. grab me one and i'll pay you back! :) :)

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  25. Craftberry BushSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Hey D , I love this shirt and I think it looks good lose ,belted or layered! Xo

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  26. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy HappySeptember 8, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I am in LOVE with how sweet this shirt turned out! Ohhh you make me want to go and grab some fabric and get sewing! Your tutorial was just great and for sure helped me feel like even I could handle tackling a project like this one! Thanks!!! And thank you SO much for linking up at crafty scrappy happy-me. I am for sure a new follower :o)
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  27. Jennifer shepardSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    really cool- great model, too!

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  28. AlJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I love this! Thanks so much for sharing. I plan on making mine with a few oversized printed t-shirts in our closet.

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  29. Jade TurnerMarch 21, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    This is one of the best ways to make use of those unused clothes and dresses in the closet. I like the idea of making this design. It looks pretty amazing.

    wholesale clothing

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  30. t-shirt printingApril 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Woah! That guy should have basic fashion knowledge. Fashion Police might have him in their front cover soon.

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  31. Mom PreparesMay 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    This amazing tutorial has been featured on Mom Prepares: http://momprepares.com/2012/05/17/nine-free-and-awesome-sewing-tutorials-for-mom/3/
    Thanks for this great how-to!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    gee that's good..I'm going to try it too..you make it look so easy..thankyou!

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