Boatneck Tee -- Mix&Match Modification

Boatneck Tees are all the rage, do you want to sew one?

Here is a quick tutorial on how to adjust the Mix&Match Basic Empire Bodice so you can make one.

Left: Basic Empire Bodice (adjusted following the tutorial), Classic Sleeve (long), and Radiant A-Lone Bottom (tunic length) for a looser fit

Right: Basic Empire Bodice (adjusted following the tutorial), Classic Sleeve (3/4 length), Basic Tee Bottom for a more classic tee fit.

The pictures were drawn with the ladies size pattern pieces .... but you can definitely use it for the girls sizing options as well.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Basic Empire Bodice pdf sewing pattern

Radiant A-Line Bottom or Basic Tee Bottom pdf sewing pattern

Classic Sleeves pdf sewing pattern

pencil or pen

scissors

paper and tape

[BELOW]  To start, you'll need the BACK pattern pieces from the Basic Empire Bodice pdf sewing pattern [shown with blue lines] available in the Mix & Match Series.

Draw a line starting at the middle of the shoulder seam and gently curve it to the middle of the center back neckline (where it meets the center back vertical line).

NOTE: you will use this new modified back pattern piece for both the front AND the back when you sew up your Boatneck Tee.

D-O-N-E .... now you can pair your new modified back piece from your Basic Empire Bodice with any of the pieces from the Mix&Match series from Jocole.

I would recommend doing the Turned & Stitched method around your new boat neckline.  You can find those instructions HERE.