Make The Look
Anthropologie Drape and Twist Tee
This week's item is an easy one, Anthro's Drape and Twist Tee. Let's face it, it is summer and for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, easy to make, cool and easy to wear items usually get moved to the top of the sewing list. I chose this top for those reason and for the fact that I found a pattern that is almost exactly like it. This is one of those rare cases where I actually think the pattern is better!
To make this top, use Butterick 5497, view A. This top is almost exactly like the original.
Now, why do I think the pattern is better? Check the back view:
Yes, this is way more interesting than the plain back of the Anthro top:
The Anthro top is made up in a cotton/spandex knit, but any nice jersey would work. If you wait until the pattern is on sale, and you use one of the nice 40% coupon you get for the craft/fabric store in the mail, you could make this top for way less than the retail price of $58.00. You could even splurge and buy a super nice quality jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics - you'll need less than 2 yards for even the largest size drafted - and have enough jersey left over for a camisole or something small! You'd still come out ahead in the financial department. In this case, you'd have your choice of colors in case the original Deep Turquoise or Brown don't suit you. How about a Silvery Lavender? Or Deep Coral, or an Ikat Print?
All photos from respective websites with links included.
Parting Shot: Crafty Stuff. My niece's birthday is coming up soon and her mother asked for some craft supplies. I've got more craft stuff than I'll be able to use in a lifetime, so between that and some goodies my daughter I picked out yesterday, my niece will have lots of fun stuff to work with!
12 comments:
I have that pattern, and have been meaning to make up the short sleeve version. Now I have another reason to get moving!
I was just thinking the exact same thing about the top last week.
I thought the same thing when I was lurking around the anthropologie website. I even have some jersey in almost the same colour, I might just try it!
Oh, I love that top! And I think it would make a great dress, too - paired with a skirt that makes sense, of course.
Clever gift idea, too.
I absolutely love your Make the Look posts. I have a small obsession with anthropologie and this is right down my alley.
I immediately thought of that pattern when I saw the top. I have made it once, but need to tweak the fit a little bit to make it better. Love the Make the Look series!
Great post, and your niece's going to have some fun!
I just wore the top I sewed using that Butterick pattern this past weekend. It's comfy and very flattering as well as easy to sew. I just may sew it again after seeing the Anthro inspiration photo you've posted.
Great post - thank you!
Oh, I really like this top and the Butterick pattern! Thank you for this helpful and inspiring article.
That's a lovely top (I think it would be easy to duplicate even without any pattern). I'd make it in deep turquoise, that's a color I plan on wearing a lot for fall!
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