Inspiration...T-shirt

 This week's inspiration is a wardrobe staple - the T-shirt.

This is the Lafayette 148 New York The Modern Long-Sleeve Tee. Price tag: $248.00. Details:  Approximately 23 1/2" from shoulder to hem, crew neckline, relaxed fit, pullover style, cotton.

That is a lot for a cotton t-shirt.  There are some details that you can not see in the picture above and really should head over to Neiman Marcus to check it out.  The detail that I am talking about is the hems.  Both the sleeve hem and bottom hem are deep with cover stitched or double-needle stitch.  This creates a little more weight on the hem.  

As for patterns, most any loose t-shirt pattern will work.  If you already have a pattern fitted, by all means use it instead of purchasing another one.  Here is some ideas:

This is the Silhoutte Patterns Sweater Set pattern.  This pattern has darts which is helpful with fitting.  Once it is fitted, you can have a long-sleeve t-shirt, a cardigan, and a sleeveless top.  The cardigan would not be the same size as the other two tops.  Hems would need to be deepened to match the inspiration photo.

This is the Women's Metro T-Shirt pattern by Liesl & Co.  This is a basic t-shirt with long and short sleeve versions.  There are versions for men and children as well.  You would definitely need to deepen the hem to match the inspiration photo.

I have no doubt that there are a multitude of similar patterns available.  Use what you already have or purchase one of these patterns.  We could make a whole wardrobe of t-shirts for the price of the inspiration piece.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!