"Twisted Shoulder" Tattoo Tank Top
This fun and funky top was made for my niece Bella, age 8.
Sadly, she has out-grown ruffles...sigh...
Sadly, she has out-grown ruffles...sigh...
I started by using one of the iron-on transfers from the book "Tattoo Tees" (see post below for book details).
After the "Tattoo" was set, I cut out Ottobre Design Pattern #13, from the 04/07 issue. It is just a flared T-shirt top. I decided to omit the sleeves, and to add a little twist detail to one shoulder:
To allow for the twist, I added 1/2" in length to one front shoulder as I was cutting it out. Next I sewed the UN-twisted front shoulder seam to its matching back shoulder...then finished the armholes, neckline and hem with the serger because I wanted a very casual look for this top. The other front shoulder was twisted once (maybe twice...I just twisted it until it looked "right"). The remaining shoulder seams were then sewn as usual, Right Sides Together.
This top was fun and fast to sew...about 45 minutes from start to finish!
Labels: Children's Designs, Cool Creative Stuff, Ottobre Children's Patterns
22 Comments:
CUTE! I'm amazed at the creative details you come up with!
I love your cute twisted top. I know I will steal this idea. A reminder of it is going in my inspiration book right now. Thanks for sharing it!
I know. It's so sad when they outgrow the ruffles. The top turned out really cute.
This top is TOO CUTE!
Darling and so creative!
You are so creative! i love this idea! And 45 minutes? Wow!
Very cute! Love those tats!
Pam, this is precious! I wish *I* could get away with that style!
Twisted...
the twisted shoulder is a great idee!
nice shirt!
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anke
How original, looks fun and summery! Love the tattoo :-)
Great top! I love the tattoo transfers. You always make everything look so professional and you have great ideas!
Soooo cute! May have to steal this idea for my niece.
How clever is that? Adorable results. But be fair. Tell Bella's mother what you did so she doesn't take it out of the dryer and spend 20 minutes trying to figure out how to straighten out that top. ;-)
LOL Karla !
C'mon...that's how I show my sister that I love her!
But seriously, I took a few hidden "stab stitches" through the twist...so it *should* stay that way....:)
Very very cute!
WOW - this is SO GREAT Pam! I love the Pop Art effect of the Warholian transfer on top of the stripes - and the serged finsih is just the right kind of edgey look for a little girl.
I just love your tattoo shirts! This one is especially cool looking - those stripes and the serged edges look fantastic!
That twisted shoulder is such a great detail. I am definitely pinching that for my nine year old daughter when the weather heats up! I love the tattoos too.
I'm going to use this technique on a shirt for DGD. Thanks so much for sharing!
This is BRILLIANT!! Such a simple addition and such a cool effect! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-twisted-shoulder-tank-top/2009/08/23/
--Anne
Great tee and I love the twist. Another kewl idea.
I love the shadow effect of the transfer. I haven't had much luck with those print your own iron on transfers, but I might give it a go again.
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