ADD A DRAPED DETAIL: How to elevate a basic T-shirt

[@vivianramsay2527]

That use of the miniature pattern was so great! Really made for a better understanding for me! 👍👍

[@CatherineSews]

Glad it helped! That's great to hear!

[@tracyk.8306]

I love this top and look forward to making it! I am a breast cancer survivor and I'm asymmetrical, so having shirts that deflect the asymmetry is a win for me. Thank you for being such a creative, wonderful teacher! 🎉

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much for this comment. I haven’t talked about it on my channel but I’m also a BC survivor. 6 years cancer free! I hope you’re well in the clear now too. Lots of love to you!

[@tracyk.8306]

@@CatherineSews Thank you kindly for your reply! I'm sorry you had to experience cancer too and it must've been difficult going for post-care during the pandemic. Congratulations on surviving and crossing over the 5-year milestone 😊! I'm cancer-free for 17 years now. Thank goodness for great advances in treatments. I am truly grateful for your channel and looking forward to seeing how I can upcycle clothing and create new, unique designs with what I have. Someone mentioned doing the drape on this shirt with different color or pattern - I think it's a cool idea as well! Best of health and happiness to you! ❤️

[@lavonnemacfarland7380]

Thank you for breaking down this cool t-shirt; I'm really enjoying your elevated t-shirt series!

[@CatherineSews]

Glad you like the series! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@lamodedepinktag]

The miniature pattern that you made is a common first pattern on the Japanese Bunka technique -complex pleating and three dimensional details. It is very good idea.

[@Seejaysew]

Great colour on you. I love how you demystify the pattern design.

[@CatherineSews]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@expertapproved8043]

Congrats on 10K!!!!!!!!!!!! Woot! Woot! Wooooooooot!!!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Expert! The first 5K took 2.5 year, and the next 5K happened in less than a month! KZbin is a crazy ride!

[@twillett100]

I could listen to you all day! ❤

[@kimharvey4104]

I love this drappy T shirt I am definitely going to give this a go

[@cjane51]

Good video Catherine. You did a really nice job of slowing down and explaining everything really well. In fact, I’m hoping to make one of these for myself. I have a long list of things to do first but I will save this video and know that this is something in my future. Thank you.

[@CatherineSews]

Oh, thanks for that feedback. I really tried to be slow and clear! I hope you make one and you love it!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Nice blue tee shirt.

[@PatternStudio101]

It's really beautiful on you. Even if the color is not my favorite, I love the design and that detail 😍

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Jin. It was fun project!

[@barbarakushner5718]

Amazing, I learn so much from your channel! Thx.

[@dpr4820]

I wonder if it would work to use a different fabric in the pleat section (slice the pattern, add seam allowance, sew) and then secure the pleat at the bottom as well so it kind of works as a peekaboo so you see a different fabric inside the pleat? I don't know! Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@CatherineSews]

Cool idea, and it's worth a try!

[@juanitar.miller5210]

Wow! The was like watching magic in slow motion! It makes me want to try that!

[@jemtebelle]

Do you have any videos on cowl/waterfall front tops? I love the way they look. I know, there are other tutorials for them on here, but I love this channel!

[@CatherineSews]

Not yet, but it's on my To Do list! Thanks for your kind words about my channel!

[@amandatyler6050]

Love this top 💕✨

[@jacqpot9413]

This was very interesting and helpful. I may well try it!

[@CatherineSews]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you try it and love it!

[@AngeVPV]

Lovely as usual!

[@karenlawson4888]

Great series of videos. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! QUESTION: Is it possible to make the pleat open o arts the hem, not towards the neckline?

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, you can make the pleat start anywhere on the perimeter! Have fun trying it in paper first 🤪

[@CHrisPetE056]

😮wow. You make pattern making look and sound so simple. I have tried and really been interested in trying to make my own patterns, your instruction and speed has been the best. Thank you so much 😊 (todays lunch: Turkey, cheese lettuce wrap. ) I also love the idea of using wrapping paper for pattern. Dollar Tree sells wide paper rolls for 1.25. Thank you. How many threads on your Seeger. I only have a three thread and thought I can’t only serge seems closed without doing a straight single stitch? What do you think?

[@bonniecrowe1531]

Whoa. Very cool.

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

I'm just wondering if you've had your colors done, are you a warm or a neutral ( possibly muted or dusty cool or warm )colored person? I have cool bright coloring myself. Different people look good in different colors and it's easy on the eyes to see people wearing what looks good on them. The design on that new t, I like it 😃

[@loreleig5062]

Another great video and tshirt option.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks Lorelei!

[@pammurphy5519]

Very clever!!

[@CatherineSews]

Thank you! 😊

[@aboomar1598]

Nice video my dear friend just stay in touch

[@RizwanAli-ei1se]

I love this work

[@starholedesigns]

This would be a great star wars shirt on etsy. Especally a long sleeve version made with earth tone colors. Do you sell any clothing you make?

[@annholmes9650]

Love it!

[@crashtestdummy2686]

I must be stupid but I cannot find in the description the link for the pattern I’ve read and reread two of the descriptions commenting about this pattern can you help me find a link pattern you keep mentioning

[@CatherineSews]

Omg, no, you're not stupid! I am! I guess I never added the link! Thanks so much for letting me know. I've added it now, but here it is: frenchnavy.co.za/2019/01/18/the-stellan-tee/

[@expertapproved8043]

Still runnin' you daily, Fam!

[@CatherineSews]

Same!

[@Maplecook]

First!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, MC!!

[@1lonelyCrochet7307]

You went a little long on the shirt you only had to go midway.. If you take a look at you white shirt it is was different from what you did with the blue shirt it doesn't need to go down that far. Maybe I little less on them off the the blue shirt for it to look like the white.