a trio of union st. tees

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

I’m so psyched about these tees I have to share with you today.

For one, they’re awesome (more oh so much more on that later), for (two?)I got to try my friend Adrianna‘s new pattern, the Union St. Tee, and for three, I made a v neck tee! (confession, I had never done that before now.)

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I didn’t really care for v-neck tees until I read that women with my body type (ie linebacker shoulders and no waist/curves) look good in v-necks.

Something about calling attention away from my uber buff shoulders or something.

Anyways, I do like the way they look on me now. (mental barrier towards v-necks=BROKEN yeah!)

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

Let’s dive in shall we? I have used this fabric before. once, oh actually, twice. (thrice, I made one (unblogged) that you can see in my profile pic over there. —-> )

(all of these tees were made with Girl Charlee fabric!)

that tee held up really well with washing but let’s face it, it’s like a year old now. It’s seen better days.

Enter: NEW mustard stripe tee!

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

I (obvs) sewed up a v-neck, with short sleeves that I lengthened a bit because I was too lazy to print off the elbow length sleeve. I sewed up a size medium, which fit great in my shoulders…I took in the sides an extra 1/4″, just sewed a 1/2″ seam allowance on those side seams. The fit is FAB. So flattering.

Fitted, but with just enough flare to skim over my tummy region. (can I blame Ava still for that? nope yeah it’s the chocolate)

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

My second one I made exactly like the striped one-and again. love it! the hummingbird fabric is a spandex blend, and it’s recovery is fantastic. love the cute print too!

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

  a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

this last one I left the sleeves short, and the fabric I used I can’t find anymore….here are some similar.

it has less stretch to it but is still super comfy!

a trio of union st. tees || sewn by craftiness is not optional

Make sure to hop on over to see what my partner in union st. tee sewing for the day, Sabra, made!

Comments

  1. Adrianna says

    Dude, you’re on FIYAH!! I was anti-v-necks until a couple year ago too. Now they’re my favorite. I think they’re super flattering on everyone! I love all of these but the bird one is my secret fave (SH! Don’t hurt the other shirts’ feelings!) Thanks so much for joining the tour, you rock!!

  2. All hail the mustard stripe! I blame Hawthorne for my lumps too. Heh. Definitely not the chocolate.

  3. I love these! And your hair is so cute too!

  4. You look great!! Fellow linebacker here, V-necks are definitely an awesome cut. I’m loving that geometric print shirt!

  5. Your shirts are so cute and really cute on you! This is a fun v neck to make.

  6. Love all of these! And I’m loving the jean shorts. I have a really hard time going back to fashion trends I way over did in jr. high (stirrup pants, uffa!), but I might go make some cut offs.

  7. You are adorable, Jess! I love that hummingbird fabric.

  8. All are so flattering on you! Love those hummingbirds… you always pick great fabrics. But can we talk about your pretty hair?? =)

  9. i love v-necks because i realized at some point that i have sort of a short neck, and they help it look longer, like a modelesque giraffe. ha. oh also, when i read it in high school., seventeen magazine told me they flatter my face shape. 😉

    love these three tees on you!! great prints and you look super cute. oh and after i read your post i took in my side seams a tad and my tee fits even better now. thanks!

  10. These are lovely! And I have to say that seeing your tees totally talked me into buying this pattern. So thanks! Here’s hoping that my shirts turn out as well as yours!

  11. You look adorable in these! Nice job! I am inspired to make one for myself! And you can totally blame the baby. (i still am) :o)

  12. Those are so cute on you! Great fabric choices. I love your hair! So pretty!

  13. Beautiful Jess, you and the shirts 😉

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