The Annelaine Mark

I've been into color-blocking lately. It's a really fun way to use solids, small scraps, and custom fabrics to keep the cost down. Also, if you want to use only solids, you can use color-blocking to make something totally cool and NOT boring.

Solid tees have their place, but my nearly 5 year old doesn't want to wear solids all the time, and I don't blame him! There are so many fun prints out there, and fun looks... why would he want to wear a plain ol' blue shirt when he could have something much more fun?

**Disclosure: This post contains my affiliate link to the pattern I used to make this shirt. If you choose to purchase a pattern from Annelaine Patterns using my link, I'll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.**

So when I saw the Mark Tee, I knew I had to try it, and I knew I had to try one of the color-blocked options! I really liked this color-blocked option the best. It is a little different from other recent sews, and I knew I could make Daniel happy.

We pulled out a bunch of solids and looked at them. We picked these three: coral, navy, and gray.

I think it turned out so nice! While this wasn't my inspiration photo for making this, I did find this photo of a shirt using the same colors, so I saved it! It is super cool, and so is Daniel's! Finding a shirt with the same colors used reinforces to me that we have good taste ... Daniel and me, that is! 😉

Photo from: https://www.zumiez.com/vans-boys-bayview-long-sleeve-hooded-henley-t-shirt.html

So... Onto Some Information About the Pattern:

This is a child's pattern available in sizes 6 month - youth size 20! WOW! There is also a men's version available in sizes 34 (chest)- 64!

So, you could make this pattern for almost anyone! 💓 It includes a solid bodice, a color-blocked bodice (with two pieces), and a color-blocked bodice (with three pieces). You can sew it with long sleeves, short sleeves, or as a tank top. The sleeves can be hemmed or banded. The bottom can be hemmed or banded. The shirt can be made with a round neck (crew neck) or as a v-neck. There is also an optional patch pocket for the tee. So you have quite a few options for sewing this pattern! Just look at that line drawing! 😍

See all those options?? So many possibilities for sewing this pattern!!

The pattern is drafted for knit fabrics. It is good to use a fabric with good recovery (such as a ribbed knit or cotton lycra) for the bands.

Daniel's Shirt:

As you can see, I chose to use the three sections color-blocking for Daniel's shirt. I used navy for the top and bottom bodice section, with navy sleeves, and coral for the center insert. I decided to use gray for the cuffs and the pocket piece. I am really excited about how it turned out, and he really likes it too!

For Daniel's shirt I used cotton lycra for everything. I added some interfacing to the back of one pocket piece to help it hold its shape well and to make it easier to stitch.

The cotton lycra I used came from Elevated Fashion Fabrics. They have really good prices on solids! You can't beat them! 😄

Reasons You Might Want to Grab THIS Shirt:

huge size range available! Get it in the kids or the adult size, or both, and make it for everyone
several options for sewing it!
color blocking is really in right now! 😉
great for using small scraps or working in small pieces of custom prints!
looks awesome!

This pattern is on sale now at Annelaine Patterns website!

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