"Nautical Diva" Color Block Shirt Tutorial

The Nautical Diva shirt was inspired by a shirt I saw on Pinterest.  My version is a different, I wanted a fun color-blocked back so the back and the pocket are both gold.  The proportions are also different to give it more of a dolman sleeve.

Lately on Pinterest I've been seeing a lot of tutorials that are basically summed up in a collage of pictures.  Since I'm laid up in bed with bronchitis and didn't take photos when I was sewing my Nautical Diva shirt, I thought I'd give it a shot.

Bonus!  You don't have to see my dirty craft room...it's really a blessing all around!

***If you want a great pattern with a shape very similar to this to go off of, there is one HERE, and the proceeds go to helping women escape sex trafficking.***

Here is a very simple mini-tutorial for you:  You'll need some scraps/strips of different colored jersey or interlock fabrics, a double needle for the hemming, and a measuring tape.  

ETA: ***Seam allowances are 1/4".  In case the measurements are confusing anyone here is an example:  The first thing I did was measure my hips, which are 40 inches.  So the width of my fabric to start with was 28 inches, which is half my hip circumference (20) plus 8 inches. On the pattern piece for the shirt, the bottom is 1/4 hip + 2, so for me that was 12 inches across, because 1/4 of 40 is 10, then I added 2.  I hope that helps!

For full instructions including neckline and pocket, go HERE.

 Here's a view of the back...

And here it is from the front.  I hope if you decide to make it that you'll email me a photo!

Also, if you want a pattern for a pretty woven dolman sleeve shirt, check out the Miss Mod Top at Go To Patterns!