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the NEPTUNE TEE! more details and why it’s called that!

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Today I thought I’d tell you all the details of the Neptune Tee! Since this was my contribution to the 8 Days a Week bundle, I know lots about it! I had such a fun time designing this shirt. It started out entirely different than it is now. I love it when that happens! Sometimes I have one idea that transforms into another, like patternmaking magic. UPDATE: the Neptune Tee is now available HERE!

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I was planning to make just a basic slouchy tee (which I did, see yesterday’s post!). But then I watched The Veronica Mars movie (for like the 5th time…..any Marshmallows out there? SO. GOOD.) In one scene, where Mac is at the high school reunion, you get a quick glimse at the back of her shirt! She has a cool triangle cutout on the back. Inspiration is a funny thing that I can’t always explain. But this time, I was directly inspired by that triangle cutout! So I went back into my sewing room and added a little Veronica Mars flair.

Neptune, CA is the fictional town that Veronica Mars takes place in. So I thought it would be the perfect thing to call the pattern. The Neptune Tee was born. If you haven’t watched The Veronica Mars Series, it is free on Amazon Prime and it is so good!

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I added a triangle cutout option to the back of the shirt, the front of the shirt and also the sleeves! You can pick and choose where you want the cutouts and what you want to do with them. You can add fabric insets into the triangle space, which is a fun way to use your favorite fabric scraps. You can even use lace! So there are lots of fun options for this tee! The shirt pattern is for knits, but any fabric can be used for the triangle insets. These photos include the blue tee with cutouts at the sleeves and back. And the cream colored tee with floral fabric insets.

If you’re making this shirt with the triangle cutouts, I recommend a sturdier knit fabric. Thin knits won’t work quite as well as a thicker knit will for the bands. But if you’re making a basic tee, any knit fabric will work great!
This is a really quick sew, pick it up in the 8 Days a Week bundle today!

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16 Comments

  1. Kara

    09/25 at 7:09 AM

    Do you recommend a thicker knit for the insets too, or just the cut outs? Thanks!

    • kate

      09/25 at 12:04 PM

      Yes I recommend thicker even when using fabric insets, though it won’t be as tricky with a thinner knit. It may warp a little depending on what you are using. Good luck!

  2. Rebecca

    09/25 at 8:42 AM

    I love the floral inserts in the cutout! its such a smart design feature! I also love the triangle cutouts in the sleeves! very pretty
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  3. Rachel

    09/25 at 9:46 AM

    Cute with the floral peekaboos. The inspiration on this one makes me smile- aren’t they making a movie?

    • kate

      09/25 at 12:05 PM

      Thanks Rachel! Yes they made a movie, it’s so good! It’s on amazon.They also have a spinoff playing now on the CW site.

  4. Breanne

    09/25 at 10:43 AM

    You just sold me. I was on the fence but I must own everything Veronica Mars. Good thing I loved this tee anyway! ;)

    Signed,
    Your fan and official Veronica Mars kickstarter backer

    • kate

      09/25 at 12:04 PM

      hahah! Marshmallows unite! Have you watched the new series yet?

  5. Margo

    09/25 at 1:56 PM

    So wishing I could sew right now. This post made me want to stop everything I’m doing and take a sewing class. I’ve been admiring your patterns from afar for a while now and just HAD to comment on this!!

  6. Sheriece Morris

    09/27 at 4:15 PM

    Hey there. So I’m wondering about all the different fits I’m seeing in the samples. Some are super fitted and some are really slouchy. Are they sizing up to get the slouchy look or down to get the fitted look? What kind of fit do you get if you use your normal size?

    • kate

      09/28 at 3:29 PM

      Hi Sheriece!

      The fit really depends on your body type and if you make any fit adjustments or not. It is designed to be fitted at the shoulder and bust and then flow out into a more slouchy tee. The two tees in this post are a straight Small on a pretty true size small model, for reference! I think the blue one shows the fit best in the third picture.

      These patterns will be available in each designer’s shop on the 7th of October.

  7. Sheriece Morris

    09/27 at 11:44 PM

    Sorry, one more question! When will the patterns be available on their own? I only want two of the patterns, so it’s still cheaper for me to buy separately.

  8. Sara

    09/28 at 1:02 PM

    One question: is this pattern for sale by itself, or must you buy the entire bundle to get it?

    Thanks!

    • kate

      09/28 at 3:30 PM

      Hi Sara!

      Yes, they will be available after the sale on October 7th. Each pattern will be in its designer’s shop!