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The adventure started when I bought 3 yards of flannel on sale for $5/yd at the fabric store. I wanted to make some sort of deconstructed flannel top in the spirit of the twisted button-ups I’ve been making. I originally intended to use it with the Tuck Drape Tunic Blouse pattern, but after sleeping on it I decided that the Drape Drape Dress was more of what I was after (I’m still dying to try the tunic though!).
For me the best part was adjusting the pattern to make it resemble a deconstructed button-down flannel shirt. I narrowed the neckband, added buttons and a collar, and made the sleeves with cuffs and button closures. I also removed about 4 inches from the total length by recutting the arm holes and neck lower. To cinch the waist and make it flare at the bottom, I added belt loops to work with a belt I already owned. The final result is a surprising take on the classic flannel.
For more info and tips on sewing with the Drape Drape books, check out MadeByMeg.
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- Drape Drape Vol. 1
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Feb 1, 2012, 10.49 AMby Vanessa Leigh
This is so chic. Inspiring. Fab job!
Sep 26, 2011, 11.21 AMby urbandon
Very cool manipulation of the pattern.
Sep 23, 2011, 05.40 PMby magdamagda
this is one pretty cool thing! sending it to my favs!
Sep 21, 2011, 12.28 PMby melongrowergirl
Catched my eyes! Very cool draping! Like your style!
Sep 19, 2011, 04.02 PMby mahaila
Really interesting look. The draping makes the shirt very unique:)
Sep 19, 2011, 02.09 PMby lala86
AMAZING!! I love the final look I think this is a very versatile creation congrats!
Sep 19, 2011, 11.09 AMby milkyway
Amazing, really original,
Sep 19, 2011, 08.32 AMby Another Dress
That’s really awesome, I love it. I’m so envious of people like you that can take a pattern and turn it into something else. Well done !
Sep 19, 2011, 05.50 AMby libbysharf
wow! so cute and comfy, also very unique. I love asymmetric clothes :-)
Sep 19, 2011, 03.25 AMby poppykettle
Funky chicken :)
Sep 19, 2011, 03.10 AMby woman
love it! and love the bangs :-)