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How to Sew a Faux Layered Look using Just One Pattern

September 9, 2016

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The other day I was browsing Pinterest for some fall inspiration outfits but since I am now a resident of the sunshine state many of the fall looks I liked were not weather friendly. So what better way than to add “faux” layering to my shirts to pretend fall is in the air? 🙂

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Today I’ll show you how I used the Women’s Henley shirt to make myself a “layered” shirt. I chose the simple crew neckline and the rolled sleeves option but this style would look amazing with the Henley style neckline or the hooded style.

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Start by cutting the pattern based on your measurements. Ohh, by the way…did you see that the Henley got an updated? It now has layers so you can just print your desired size. Cut the hemmed shirt option and grab a piece of paper so you can draft the faux layers part. It’s easy-peasy, don’t be scared! Simply trace the curved hem option of the front pattern piece, measure 1.25 inches on the side seam and draw a straight line from that point to the center seam. Repeat the procedure with the back piece of the pattern. Now you will have two extra pattern pieces (front and back) that you need to cut on fold at the center.

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Sew your shirt according to the pattern instruction, iron the 1 inch memory hem and set it aside before stitching it. We will now prepare the “faux” layer. With the right sides together sew the side seams with 1/2 inch seam allowance.

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Once you have a loop-like piece you can go ahead and stitch the curved hem with your coverstitch or sewing machine. Press it! You are almost done. All you have left to do now is attach the layered part to your main shirt. Lay the main shirt on a flat surface and insert the faux layer piece matching the side seams. You can match the raw edges inside the shirt and pin all around the hem.

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If you prefer your faux layer to be just “peeking” from under your shirt you can certainly place the layer a little higher inside the main shirt and pin in place. Stitch the bottom hem of the shirt and the faux layer together at about 1 inch above the fold.

 

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You just made yourself a beautiful shirt that takes you from summer to fall. This style shirt pairs beautifully with the SOS pants and the Pirate Pencil skirt. As always, don’t forget to show off your layered creations in the group. Happy sewing, pirates!

Alex

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  1. tina says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:39 am

    Great blog, I love the layerd blouse!

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    • Alex says

      September 9, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Tina!

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Love it! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while! Did you use a woven for the bottom, and when you say 1.25″on side seam do you mean up from the bottom?

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    • Alex says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Hi Monica. I used a cotton lycra for the grey layer. Yes, 1.25in from bottom up.

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  3. shona kennedy says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    thank you so much, this is awesome

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  4. Connie Tang says

    October 15, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    This is fantastic! Can I use non-stretch for the faux layer part?

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    • Alex says

      October 16, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Yes, you could.

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      • Connie says

        October 18, 2016 at 2:00 am

        What other PFP patterns could I use in place of the Henley?

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        • Alex says

          October 18, 2016 at 5:44 am

          You can apply this method for faux layering to virtually any top pattern. The SFR, the Sweet Tee, the Boyfriend Vneck would look great layered.

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