Outer Banks Tee

Hello!  I recently signed up to test a boat neck tee by Winter Wear Designs.  I was thrilled to see this option because I had just been thinking a couple weeks ago how much I had wanted a boat neck tee.  Perfect timing!!

The Outer Banks Tee is a classic boat neck style shirt.  It is the perfect wardrobe staple!  There are lots of different options with this seemingly simple top.  The version I chose to do is a regular hemmed neckline with 3/4 length sleeves. 

Testing for this top was a wonderful experience.  Suzanne of WWD was wonderful through the entire process. She listened to our concerns with the pattern and kept making changes and adjustments until it was perfect.  My final result  showed that I needed to do a hollow chest adjustment.  When I first started sewing I tried the top on with clips holding it in place.  The neckline stuck out and didn't lay flat on my chest.  The pattern tells how to make the adjustment very easily.  

I chose not to shorten the length of this top even though I am very short myself.  I just prefer my tops to be a little longer.  I also could have adjusted my waist and hip area smaller but I just left the pattern as is and made it according to my chest size.  Your own personal measurements may require you to adjust slightly depending on the actual fit you want.  There are great tips on how to make these adjustments within the pattern.  (I wore a cami under this shirt and it made a crease across the top unknowingly so please excuse that mark!)  I almost forgot to mention that I used jersey knit from Riley Blake Designs. 

You can find this amazingly awesome pattern though my affiliate link here.  I hope you enjoy your Outer Banks Tee as much as I do!