Ellie and Mac Ruched Tee – A great wardrobe extender with all of the options!

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Did you ever just have that pattern that you at first aren’t quite sure how you are going to like it, but then make it and decide you need to make about a hundred of them in different styles?  That’s this one for me…  the new Ellie & Mac Ruched Tee –

https://www.ellieandmac.com/collections/juniors-womens-patterns/products/womens-ruched-tee-pattern/?aff=208

When I saw the tester call for this one, I thought – oh, that’s cute – I’d make one, not really thinking I’d make several, but just that it’s something I’d periodically wear so make one or two.  But now that it’s done, I’m ready for so many more!

The pattern itself is very quick and easy to complete.  It’s for knit fabrics.  A beginner can easily complete this.  I really can’t think of any areas that even a beginner would run in to any issues – the instructions are detailed and have pictures, so even if you aren’t sure on construction of any particular area, it’s still easy to follow along.

The version I did is a relaxed style fit so it’s not extremely tight.  But the pattern is packed with options, which is why after making it, I decided I need so many more in my wardrobe.  Honestly, to wear as a regular shirt, it’s great, but after doing it, I realized this is going to be an amazing work-out/yoga shirt too!  The pattern has different fit options – relaxed, fitted (which is going to give you a slightly more fitted style look) and then slim which is going to be a very fitted style.  On top of that, you can wear the ruched side in the front or back, which really can change the look up too – it’s like getting 2 tops out of 1!

And if that wasn’t enough to convince you – mine is the short sleeve option.  But the pattern actually has a sleeveless (tank option), short sleeves, and even long sleeves that you can make with or without thumb-holes!  The long-sleeve with thumb-holes is what really started making me think it would be a great yoga top too!  And heck, the tank style would be great for that too!  And all the styles are great in regular fabrics for just a regular top too!  There are just so many options with this!

For my version, I did the ruched ties with my same fabric, but during testing, I also saw people using ribbon for the ruched ties and I really liked that look too, so, yet another option! Lol!   And if you are concerned about the ruching being “too-much” – you can loosen or tighten it as much or as little as you’d like.  This is a top that can be truly made to your own taste!

https://www.ellieandmac.com/collections/juniors-womens-patterns/products/womens-ruched-tee-pattern/?aff=208

I did this version in double brushed poly, but really, you can use so many different fabrics.  I’m thinking I’ll do some tri-blend jersey ones for work-out….  and a sweater knit one would be amazing too!  I’m sure you’ll be seeing a few more of these from me! Lol!

Best of all – if you are reading this any time from today (when published) through Sunday, the pattern will be on sale for only $3.85 too!

https://www.ellieandmac.com/collections/juniors-womens-patterns/products/womens-ruched-tee-pattern/?aff=208

I’ll be sure to update when I do this in more fabric and option variations so you can see how it works with some different fabric bases, but I wanted to get this out right away while the pattern is on sale.

Hope you enjoyed the read today and here’s to hoping you have a Sewtastic Day!