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Anthro Refashion Tutorial: The Esplanade Halter Top

May 29, 2010 by Jessica 36 Comments


I am just adoring all the things that Anthropologie has out right now. I went to their store this morning to look around and I saw so much I would buy if I could! But, I was inspired to make some refashions that mimic the look which makes me happy 🙂

Anthropologie Inspired Refashion

Here is the first tutorial for an Anthro Refashion that I was inspired to do. It is based on the Esplanade Halter Top. Oh, and this is another goal for the summer: Make more clothing for myself!

Anthropologie Inspired Refashion
Anthropologie Inspired Refashion

What you need:
-A knit shirt or tank top to use
-Fabric for neck and bow
-Scissors and stuff needed to sew with


Grab yourself a knit shirt or tank top you want to use (A). A tank top would be the easiest to cut, but I found this top at Kohl’s on clearance for two dollars and knew it was perfect for this.

Next you want to cut it into a tank top if you have a shirt (B). Leave some extra around the sides to be folded over to create finished edges. Also, I had to cut the front two sides shorter than I originally did in picture B. See in picture E how much shorter I cut them?

Fold the side edges inward over a little bit and sew (C). Then fold over inward one more time and sew again (D).

Measure across the front strap and right down measurement (E). Try the shirt on and measure how far from top of one strap, around your neck, and all the way to the other top strap. Write measurement down as well. This is how you will determine what size to make the fabric neck piece. The width of the strap on mine was 3 inches, so I doubled the size and added a 1/4″ seam allowance to each side. Then the length from the tops of the straps and around my neck was 19.5″. So I added 1/2″ to allow a seam allowance on both end. My fabric piece I cut was 6.5″ wide by 20″ long. (The fabric I used was this silky like stuff I had in my stash)

Now take your piece of fabric and fold it in half short ways right sides together. Sew down the long side creating a tube (F). Then turn right side out and iron.

Find the center of the fabric piece and line it up to the center back of the shirt. Pin right sides facing (G). Then sew it in place.

I turned the shirt inside out for the next part. Then match the ends of the fabric to the front straps, right sides facing. Pin and sew in place (H).

Scrunch down the back of the neck and sew over (I).

To create the bow I just cut a piece of fabric 32″x6″. Then I folded in half short ways, right sides facing, and sewed down the long side. I then turned right side out and ironed. I turned the the ends in at each end of the tube and sewed the openings shut. Then I tied a bow from it and hand sewed it in place. I suggest trying the shirt on and determining where you want the bow to go. It might look funny if not in the right place.

*If you want to do the front with the buttons, I would suggest shirring down the middle and sewing a strip of fabric over it. Then sew on buttons. You could also shirr down the middle of the back to create the back look of the halter top. If the shirring doesn’t work, just baste down the middle, scrunch the fabric by pulling the thread that came from the bobbin, and then sewing over it to secure the fabric in place.

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    May 29, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    very cool! you look so cute in that. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Delia says

    May 29, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    Very very pretty. I like the big bow in the front a lot.

    Reply
  3. kristen says

    May 29, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    i LOVE that!! so cute!

    Reply
  4. PixieBelle says

    May 30, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Super cute! I get so inspired reading blogs like yours to upcycle parts of my wardrobe that are looking a little outdated.
    I have a gathering pile of things and creative ideas. Now for my sewing skills to match my imagination!

    Reply
  5. CosmopolitanCherry says

    May 30, 2010 at 4:45 am

    I just have to tell you that I love reading your page. Every time you post something up, I can not wait to see it. Cause ur ideas are so great. Love all the shirts you “made” with up. They are really cute.

    Just wanted to tell you this. 😀

    Hugs, Svenja

    Reply
  6. Anna says

    May 30, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Love this!! Thanks for the tutorial…I’ll have to try this out =)

    Reply
  7. Su says

    May 30, 2010 at 6:31 am

    That’s a really great refashion! You look really good in it

    Reply
  8. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    May 30, 2010 at 9:25 am

    This is such a fun summer shirt! It is very flattering and darling. (And you are so beautiful!!!) I will feature this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.

    Reply
  9. Goldibug says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:11 am

    That is so cute! I’m now thinking of finding a cheap shirt to do this to too! Thanks for another great idea!

    Reply
  10. Jasmin says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Ohhh…that’s very cute! I think I need to make one!

    Reply
  11. Love Stitched says

    May 30, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Great top!! I love copying designer clothing!! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Tara says

    May 30, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    I like yours better than the Anthro version!!!

    Reply
  13. Justine says

    May 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    This is such a cute top!

    Reply
  14. Jess says

    May 30, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Love the bow. I think I may have to make something like this for me. (Also, I like your version a lot more than the original.)

    Reply
  15. Practically Spent says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Nice look. It’s quite intriguing.

    Reply
  16. More Than "Just Mom" says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Hi! I loved your shirt, so I tried to make a similar one tonight at home. I made sure to credit you and your blog with the idea – hope you don’t mind that I copied it!

    http://amijustmom.blogspot.com/2010/06/tank-top-anthropologie-style.html

    Reply
  17. pudełko różności says

    June 2, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    You’re amazing!!! 🙂
    Greetings from Poland 🙂

    http://moniakombinuje.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  18. Amber says

    June 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I love how straight forward and quick this is – what a wonderful way to breath new life into a tank top!!

    If you’re interested, I have a tank top dress giveaway that just started – check it out at http://rufflesandrosescrafts.blogspot.com/2010/06/tank-dress-giveaway-active.html !

    Reply
  19. melissa says

    June 3, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    oh my i LOVE this! i’m going to kohls tomorrow and i will be hunting the sale rack for something to make this top with!

    Reply
  20. PeaceLoveApplesauce says

    June 5, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    This is the cutest top ever!

    Reply
  21. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    June 8, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    Aww, that is so cute! Thanks so much for the details, I’ll be linking.

    Reply
  22. PerfectDay4BananaFish says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Love this…but can I just buy the one pictured? LOL.

    Reply
  23. PerfectDay4BananaFish says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I LOVE this. Can I just buy the one pictured? Ha! I’m not the best when it comes to the sewing machine….

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    This is adorable! Looks like you just picked it up from the store! Super cute!

    Reply
  25. HoopDeeDoo says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Love it!! I also adore that Anthro look but NOT the prices. Great job!

    Reply
  26. southern fairy says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:36 am

    finally made myself one here it is

    Reply
  27. Kate says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:18 am

    I Loved this ..so much!!
    Made myself one this morning xx

    Reply
  28. Jenilyn says

    July 4, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Jessica, you are so inspiring!! I made my own Anthropologie knock-off and I thought of you as I was posting it this morning. I would love for you to check it out!

    http://gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2011/07/anthropologie-knock-off.html

    Reply
  29. Lindsay says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:42 am

    I actually think yours is cuter than the one you copied. So cute! Great job.
    Lindsay
    http://www.countrygirlhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Danielle says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I just wanted to let you know I featured you over at Blissful and Domestic today :>

    Stop by and grab a button

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinning-it-wednesday.html

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    February 5, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Ok i guess i’m the only one that thought that was really confusing! mayb its bc I dont sew much but it just seemed hard to flow. I was never sure what part of the shirt you were talking about

    Reply
  32. Katie says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:57 am

    This is too cute! Must attempt to make!

    Reply
  33. dss0400 says

    May 5, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Super cute!

    Reply
  34. Carly Pugh says

    July 1, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Honestly, I think yours is cuter and preppier than the Anthro version! Have just gotten into refashion and have to try this! Plus, I LOVE bows! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  35. Jess_LyMi says

    July 1, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    This is so adorable. I definitely want to try and make something like this sometime. Hopefully my sewing skills will be up to par. 🙂

    Jess @ The Delightful Crafter

    Reply

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