As part of the Sew With Me challenge in September to make four coordinates, I used some of the remaining fabric from my Matilda leggings, to make a color blocked version of the Tonic 2 Tee from SBCC patterns. (Previous Tonic 2’s here & here & here )
I made a size small with a few adjustments to the pattern this time. I raised the neckline by 1in at center front, narrowed the neckline by 1/2in at the shoulders and drew a new neckline curve. I also shortened the sleeves to about 17in finished length to make a 3/4 sleeve.
For the color blocked portion, I used one of my previous versions to determine where I’d like the new sewing line to be, retraced pattern pieces and added seam allowances. I also noted where my center bust point was so I could slightly curve the color block line down from center bust to about 1/2in lower at the sides.
It didn’t quite come out as hoped. Next time I’ll move the sewing line up a little more above my bust and redraw the curve to be more noticeable. I also learned to consider stretch more carefully. The stretch in the top fabric is much less than previous fabrics used and pulls across the top of my shoulders.
The Tonic 2 Tee should take you about 2.25 hours cut to finish, plus time to redraft your pattern.
Fabric $5 Pattern $0 Total $5
I also entered my Tonic 2 into the Sewing Indie Month contest.
I love the contrast of the 2 fabrics, it is really striking!
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I don’t think the lack of curve on the line matters. It’s really flattering and fits beautifully.
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