If you are fairly new to the blog, you may not know that I did a post on Friday's that I called, Fabulous Free Pattern Fridays. There were no printed patterns, just instructions on how to create garments from simple shapes; rectangles, squares, circles, and from time to time, a triangle thrown in for good measure. If you would like to see some of the garments that I created, you can find many of them HERE on Pinterest.
I was recently with a friend who wanted to create 1 of the designs that I had done, the T-shirt Shawl.
This top is still in my wardrobe and I love it. So very easy to make, just begin with a favorite t-shirt pattern. You can find the instructions HERE.
I had wanted to create a dress version of this top, but.....never got around to it :/ When my friend asked for help to create the top, I thought, now's the time!
The dress was made with a border print fabric. I so love how it turned out. I have worn it now on 3 different occasions.
In the picture below, you can see that I basically stitched an outline of my body to secure the side. With the top version, I only did a small 3" stitching line at the waist to secure the top so that it would not open for the world to see what I may or may not be wearing underneath ;)
If by chance you would like more detailed instructions of how to create this piece, let me know. I'm thinking about resurrecting the Fabulous Free Pattern Friday posts. I really loved doing them. After all, fabulous clothes don't need to be difficult to make :)
Rhonda
I'd enjoy a Fabulous Free Pattern Friday resurrection. I really like the t-shirt shawl and dress, it's an interesting option for border prints.
ReplyDeleteHello Rhonda, your dress looks stunning. I am going on my first European holiday next year and I am looking for a wrap that can be worn multiple ways and is made from a lightweight knit. I have spent some time on your site looking through the archives, but nothing yet. Have you made something like this?
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LOVELY as ever ... FIESTA :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your Fabulous Free Pattern Fridays, so many great ideas.
ReplyDeleteBoth the top and the dress are beautiful! I admire your creativity and I'm so happy that your generously share that creativity with us. I, for one, love the idea of your Fabulous Free Pattern Friday -- what a great way to end the week.
ReplyDeleteThe pieces are lovely. Please give us the information to create them for ourselves. I just found your YouTube videos and am enjoying them very much. Thank you!
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