Heidi Klum was wearing one of these sheer contrast shoulder tees on an episode of Project Runway and I thought it was kinda cool. Then, Jen from Mend and Make New made one. Straight after seeing Jen’s version, I went to my stash to look for some fabrics I could use to make one of my own. I was originally going to use the Liberty Jersery for a tee with Peter Pan collar, but decided it was better for this. For the contrast shoulders and binding, I cut up an old top I had that I was never going to wear. Can you imagine a WHOLE top that colour? Yikes!! I was a bit apprehensive about sewing with the silk chiffon, especially sewing it onto the jersey, but it worked fine. I used a stretch needle for all of it.
I used this tutorial and pattern from iCandy Handmade. Although the pattern is bigger than I would wear, I printed it and used it anyway. Because it printed on A4 and not US Letter paper, some of the sides got trimmed off which worked perfectly for me. I also shaped it a bit to bring it in at the waist.
I’m really happy with how it turned out. Especially for only an afternoon of effort. And yes, I will be wearing it with my matching undies 😉
Are you sewing along for Selfish Sewing Week? How is your sewing going? I really love seeing what everyone else has been making in the Flickr Pool.
Toni-Maree @ Sew Jereli says
Say what… you just had a baby! You look amazing 🙂 and so does the shirt of course!!
thingsforboys says
Haha! What can I say, being so busy I eat a piece of toast for lunch and breastfeeding really work for me 😉
Cassandra says
Haha! Glad you will be coordinating with your undies!
I really love this top! Think i may need to check out the pattern for myself.
Jenya @ While she was sleeping says
Abby, this top is great 🙂 Love the bright colours 🙂
Mrs. Lucky says
Loved it Abby! Another great top for and by yourself and yes, I totally agree with Toni. You look amazing.
Suz says
Beautiful. So glad you are wearing your undies to match!!
rachael {imagine gnats} says
you’re on fire!!! love it 🙂
Jane from Lil Pip says
Oh it is GORGEOUS!!! You are so pretty!
Jenny Young says
Awesome, both you and the top look great! (and thanks for the mention!) Also I love your nursing top – so gonna have to make one myself 🙂 By the way I have that same Liberty fabric – I bought it after your recommendation.
Roslyn says
Ohhhh I love that liberty fabric and the shoulder panels are a perfect match.
Cirque Du Bebe says
This is beautiful! I wanna make one right away. At least add it to the queue. Very pro indeed!
thingsforboys says
I felt the same when Jen made hers! It went straight to the top of the queue 🙂
Jo says
Looks great Abby! Will be adding the pattern to my wish list 😉
Tracy K. says
This turned out awesome!!! I am going to have to check out that tutorial I guess. Great colors and fabrics.
Amber says
I love it! The pop of colour from the chiffon works so well!
I’d love to know what method you’ve used to attach the binding?
thingsforboys says
I used method 2 from this tutorial. Using upcycled binding made it easy as the ditch from the old stitches was easy to follow.
Renee says
Gorgeous top! The colors are so catching and flattering on you.
Laura says
Stunning top! The fit looks perfect and you look amazing.
Louise Michie says
Congratulations. This is gorgeous. Why not sew a same-but-different for feeding baby?
Ana Lopes says
Hi Abby, I loved your helpful blog, I’m following you now. Your top is gorgeous and fits you perfect! Love the colors too! Would love to have you visit my blog sometime.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
{jen} iCandyhandmade says
Turned out fabulous! Love the sheer shoulder with a print! I seriously want to make a million of these- there are so many options.