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In this first half of a two-part guide, designer Vicky Taylor shows how to make a trendy two-tone double layered shirt. The effect of cutting through the first layer of fabric reveals the colour of the t-shirt underneath. The first step is to think about what sort of pattern you would like to cut from the upper shirt – if it's going to be complicated, you may benefit from finding a template or drawing it out on paper first. Define your areas and accentuate your patterns by using some hand embroidery stitches, or add beading, buttons, ribbons or embellishments of your choice.
Create a funky double layered t-shirt
After making sure that t-shirts are adequately proportioned to accommodate the transformation, turn them inside out so that the existing seamlines are clearly showing. All chalk marks will be made directly onto the wrong side of the garment. Note that you will be cutting through one layer of fabric at a time to create this project.
Remove the sleeves and neckline. Lay the t-shirts flat, smoothing out any creases. Take a pair of sharp scissors and cut off the sleeves, neckline and hem from both t-shirts in turn, working as close to the seamline as possible. Keep trying them on together, adjusting how much the lower shirt shows beneath the upper one as you go. The finished top will have raw edges so there is no need to hem.
Adjust the fit of the lower shirt. Turn it wrong sides outermost, and pin both sides in until you have achieved a comfortable fit for your body, trying it on and checking against your noted measurements. Once satisfied, work a
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