The Plantain t-shirt pattern (a free pattern from Deer & Doe) had been sitting on a chair in my sewing space and I decided it needed to get done!
I definitely am like my girls in that I reach for the coziest knit garment each time I open my closet. I had this stripe knit laying around and didn’t have a problem cutting into it. It’s not the nicest knit, it’s actually a little scratchy, but I’m hoping once I wash it again some of that will go away.
I rummaged through my hoarded scraps bin and dug out this happy little piece of Liberty and knew they’d make a nice elbow patch. I love the shape of this tee! I’ll definitely make more. A simple change I made was to the neckline. I almost always make the neckline higher on my tops, just because I feel more comfortable that way. I used an existing tee to find just the right spot for me. I also made the hem lower in the back, I like the way it falls and when you bend over, you’re sure to keep covered!
Pattern: Plantain by Deer & Doe
Fabric: mystery knit from Hancock Fabrics and a few scraps of Liberty
awesome! i love striped shirts so much and the elbow patches add a unique touch.
DUDE! love everything about this!
Love the stripes and the floral elbow patches!
oh, i LOVE it!!! i’m such a huge fan of stripes and i love the patches in liberty!
cute! cute! cute!
I made this in a black and white stripe too but my stripes are wider. This pattern is fabulous and I think I might make it into a dress next for a nice fall dress. Cute!
So great, Anna! I especially love the arm patches.
Cute Anna! I just finished cutting out the pattern myself : )
I love everything about this top! great job.
Lovely! I will check out this pattern. I just made the Tonic T from SBCC (also a free T shirt pattern). It has a scoop neck which turned out not perfect. Sad face. What did you use for your neckband?
That top looks perfect for you. I love the two tweaks you made. I need some knit asapido!
love those elbow patches – anything is better with Liberty:) Also like your modifications to the pattern – looks great!
I love stripes! And you can wear them!
Great!!!
Hugs Ines♥
Looks great Anna!
This looks so comfortable. It fits you perfectly. Great job.
Oh how cute on you!! I need to make one of these. Love the stripes + elbow patches.
I love this! It looks great. The patches add such lovely color to the stripe. Also, the fit is perfection.
Oh those elbow patches are glorious-great pattern!
Love!