Hot Patterns 1114 - Mighty Aphrodite Draped T-shirt

Description: Semi-fitted hip-length T-Shirts have a gently shaped silhouette, a boat neck with an asymmetric pleated shoulder, and an adjustable, ruched and draped side seam feature. These T-shirts are designed so that you can mix up the sleeve details for maximum fashion mileage...a classic full length sleeve, with optional ruffled cuff and hem detail? No problem! Elbow-length draped sleeves for a chic, feminine look? Fine! What about a totally directional look with one draped and one classic full length sleeve? Why not! These dramatically styled and ridiculously flattering T-Shirts will work for day, evening, weekends and work, and they look amazing worn over a simple pencil skirt, a flat-front straight-cut pant, or your favorite jeans.
Sizing: 6 to 26

Instructions:  I found them good for every part but the pleats, I really had to fiddle with them to get the pleating in the right direction and all lined up.  I made this shirt twice in the last two days and the pleating wasn't easier the second time either but worth it in the end, it really makes the shirt.  In fact, I think doing the pleats almost took as long as the rest of the shirt construction.

After I had the pleats stitched and the front and back shoulder seams sewn, I thought the neckline looked way to wide and low.  This wasn't a concern after completing the top, the neckline drapes beautifully.

Likes/dislikes:  I have liked the look of this tshirt since the moment it came out, it just took me until December to get the pattern ordered.  The shirring is just fantastic.

Changes:  I added 1" to the sleeves.  I made one change on the black and blue version top, cut it out incorrectly.  So the pleats and shirring are opposite of the pattern envelope.  You cut the front out in one piece (no fold) so the right side needs to be up, well guess who didn't do that. 
Next time I will make the ties a few inches longer.

Fabric:  The blue and black floral piece is a jersey (with no lycra) from Denver Fabrics, the bold black/white and pink is an ITY from fabric.com.  I had just enough of this print to match the side seams and the sleeves, it is a wide stripe and I was happy I could cut out the sleeves so matched across the body

Conclusion:  This is a fantastic pattern with so many options for different looks. I am pleased with both tops but favor the black/white ITY top much more.  The fabric is better, has recovery and better drape.  Also, the blue/black floral is a bit thin and needs a cami.  I think the key to this top (well, any pattern for that matter) is the correct fabric.  I know I will wear the black/white version so much  more.

I have plans for the short sleeve version in a solid knit, that drape on the short-sleeve version is gorgeous.