Today’s Love That Look: The Classic White Tee
Hi, I’m Shelly from Sew Shelly Sew (Instagram @sewshellysew)and I admit I have never owned a dolman tee that I liked…until now!  I see so many pictures online of fashionable dolman tees and they look so comfy and stylish on other people, but I’ve always thought they look silly on me.  I have wide, sloping shoulders so I’ve always had hope that maybe if I made one myself I could get one that I like!
My Inspiration Tee
Lately I have been especially admiring this tee from Athleta
I just love the easy-fit of it and the dolman sleeves! Â Yikes on the price though!!! Â I also want a shorter sleeve on my tee since I’m headed into summer.
Enter the La Bella Donna
My measurements put me in a size medium for bust and then between medium and large for waist and hips. Â I decided to use the size medium but grade out to the large for waist and hips. Â I also did a sloped shoulder adjustment which is pretty standard for me in other patterns. Â I usually have to do a wide-shoulder adjustment, but I didn’t on this one given the style.
I used this white Hemp/Cotton Jersey from Dharma Trading Co. Â It really drapes nicely and I love how it feels and wears!
I also made a few tiny little modifications to get the style I was going for
(1) I shortened the top by 1-2 inches. Â I’m 5’6″ but I wanted the shirt a bit shorter than it is intended
(2) I scooped the neck down a bit. Â I just wung it, but I realized later I should have used the Terra Tunic neckline!
(3) I removed the seam allowance from the neckline and did a binding around the neckline instead of a facing pulled to the inside.
(4) I bound the sleeves in the same way as the neckline. Â I didn’t make any pattern modifications for this, just sewed it as a binding rather than a cuff
This little white tee has been one of my favorite makes for myself! Â It is so versatile, I can wear it with just about anything!
Here it is styled with my skinny jeans. Â I totally need to whip up some Sabrina Slims…they would pair perfectly with this!
It also goes nicely with my favorite linen Summer Cayes
And I just had to whip up a midi-length, swing Sybil Illusion Skirt to pair with my new white LBD for dressier occasions. Â I have a pencil Sybil Illusion Skirt on my to-sew list also!
Check out these patterns and more in the Love Notions Shop and stock up now because there is an amazing sale going on for Mother’s Day! Â Get 25% off all patterns using code motherslove through Monday May 15! Â Here are links to the patterns I mentioned: La Bella Donna Top & Tunic, Sabrina Slims Pants, Summer Caye Pants, Capris, and Shorts, Sybil Illusion Skirt Collection
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Ladies La Bella Donna Top & Tunic
$12.50
Great idea to use the LBD to make a classic white tee! Brilliant really and it will clearly work with any bottom. I also made one from some ivory ponte and it’s truly versatile dressed up or down.
Thank you Abbey! Oh, I would love to make one in ivory now too!!
Thanks – I am going to copy you – love your look!!
Thank you Jan! Can’t wait to see yours!
YAY! for basics 🙂 I’ll be making a fresh white tee soon….thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Thank you Glenda! I need to make a bunch more too…I could wear a white tee every day!
Love the look, great job…;o}
Thank you so much Renee!