Deer and Doe recently released a free pattern called the Plantain T-shirt and boy did I fall head over heels in love with it.
Free or not I needed this top. The fit and slight flare of the bottom portion is what I fell hard for. You see, I got a tummy ladies. Not a tiny one either and I need to hide that thing..lol. So if i can get a top that shows off my good parts (aka the girls) but hide the bad (the tummy) I'm game to sew it!
Deer and Doe patterns are clearly written with lovely diagrams/illustrations and their sizing is fabulous. I found this top an easy and quick sew! In fact I've already made 2 in under a week (watch for a post on the 2nd one soon)! That is a record for me! I am most definitely NOT a pattern repeater. But seriously, this top is such a great addition to my wardrobe. I also plan on making at least a few more. They are going to be on regular rotation in my house. Now to pick out some more fabrics!
I made the size XL and the only modification I made was the lazy man's hip...haha...or what I call grading down my seam allowance from 5/8" to 1/4" to give myself a smidge more room around the belly/hips without having to retrace/draft the pattern pieces. I started this just under the armpit and love how it worked out!
One of my current fave blogs to read - Paunnet, has recently joined the Deer and Doe team as their english language blogger (the Deer and Doe speak primarily french) and she has an awesome tutorial on how to turn your Plantain shirt into a dress! Ummmm...yes please! I will be making this STAT. You can find it here. There's also a contest going on over at Deer and Doe for the Plantain T-shirt as well! There are some lovely versions in their flickr group to check out too!
You can find the free download from Deer and Doe HERE. Make sure to check out their other patterns too! Almost all of them are on my "to make" list for this year!
Have you made a Plantain T-Shirt yet? I'd love to see it if you have!
Top: Plantain T-shirt (free pattern) from Deer and Doe,
Top Fabric: Cotton knit c/o The Fabric Store (LA) (if you live in LA check them out!)
Top Fabric: Cotton knit c/o The Fabric Store (LA) (if you live in LA check them out!)
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Target (Canada)