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DIY Ellie T-shirt Sewing Pattern - Upcycle Sewing Pattern by Paganoonoo

This is our SIMPLEST DESIGN !! Recommended for those new to upcycling*. With upcycling, there is no need to print, cut out and tape together any pattern pieces. Instead, the starting materials are garments, so our tutorial provides instructions and illustrations that define exactly what and where to cut (disassemble) and how to reassemble the pieces. You are purchasing a set of instructions that you print on 8.5" by 11" paper which can be put in a binder for future ease of reference.

• Refashion Unisex t-shirt to feminine blouse
• Loose fit below the bust with roomy hips
• Eye-catching, stylish Back Detail
• A high/low hem (slightly or dramatically)
• Neckline and cuff soft-look treatment
• Techniques to line the back panel
• Immediate Digital Computer Download File
• See Shop Listing for Hard Copy Pattern

The ELLIE T-Shirt silhouette is feminine and flattering, a dressier take on a standard t-shirt and creates a better fit by designing in hip ease while the high/low hemline gives a pleasing profile view. The silhouette works well with all figure types and pairs well with pants and skirts. The overall effect is feminine, comfortable, and confident.

A fun T-shirt and 1-2 dress shirts are needed. You will have successful results in creating a beautiful Ellie T-shirt CUSTOMIZED to your figure.

ALL SIZES ARE INCLUDED in that the size/fit of the finished garment is determined by the size of the shirt used for the upper torso, the other parts are self-scaling. ANYONE, any size, who can find a t-shirt or knit shirt to fit the way they like across the shoulders and bust, can successfully fit this pattern. If the shirt is tight at the hip, this is not a problem; the instructions walk you through the design process of adding ease.

The sewing is straightforward piece assembly, mostly using topstitching. The customization is achieved by picking the right size starting garment and making choices about where to cut by looking at the garment fit on your own body.

ADDITIONAL BONUS - Includes a 4-page tip sheet on design elements, color selection, fit, garment care, and technical tips.

See Designer Michelle Paganini’s article on upcycling in the Threads Magazine Feb/March 2015 issue! She was also featured on It's Sew Easy series 1300 and 1400. Her segment on Double Collars is available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l05NRsnZBeg&t=431s .

*UPCYCLING is taking something existing, like clothing, and transforming it into something of greater value. This set of instructions and illustrations will walk you through every step of selecting garments, disassembly and reassembly, to create a beautiful, custom fit, one-of-a-kind garment.

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Happy Upcycling!