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I had this idea of making the seams on the outside for a long time… I tried first with my Fully Ruffled Dress but that was not perfect as I had 3 hours to make it.
This top is the updated version (originally, my idea was a top anyway!)… I love it!
Plus the fabric I found was transparent, so I lined it with itself, and it adds even more ruffles! ^^
Material Notes
Jersey
Difficulty
Novice
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Categories
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- Women
- Garment Type
- Tops
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
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Nov 1, 2010, 04.49 AMby nishavinod2009
wonderful-both top and the idea!
Apr 21, 2010, 12.07 PMby jambrigid
so cute! I love the fabric. Miss you!
Apr 16, 2010, 03.29 PMby lizah
cute!!!
Apr 15, 2010, 08.30 PMby Zaiba Shaikh
Looks Great!!!
Apr 15, 2010, 08.06 PMby runningwithscissors1
I love this shirt! Thanks for the great idea.
Apr 15, 2010, 03.13 PMby dilshadburman
VERY nice and right ‘on trend’ so to speak! Good job!
Your instructions are also TOTALLY excellent. I am SO making one of these! Thank you! :)
Apr 15, 2010, 03.12 PMby tessi
I just LOVE this, even if I AM a “woman of a certain age”! The ruched sides would hide the little “bulges” from where bras, panties, etc. end, and it’s girly without being too over the top, at least in my humble opinion! Since I have a thicker waist, I might consider trimming down the ruffled edges at an angle/slight curve in towards the waist, then gradually increasing back out to the beginning ruffle width towards the hemline. I think that would give more waist definition for me………
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Apr 15, 2010, 04.24 PMby mixtlii
What you can also do that would be easier is to wear it with a belt (or even make it with the same fabric). I wore a belt with the dress, and it really makes a difference!
Apr 15, 2010, 02.22 PMby verachuckndave
This is so adorably chic, and it looks so soft! It’s perfect as a top with just the right amount of ruffles. Great job!
Apr 15, 2010, 01.38 PMby scheryka
Perfect. Yes, the top is better than the dress. It looks great on you too.
Apr 15, 2010, 12.14 PMby imvisible
yeeej yeeej I love it! Looks easy to make, and it’s so nice!
Apr 15, 2010, 11.31 AMby libra-s
I like it very much!
Apr 15, 2010, 09.26 AMby badyan
Great idea! Well done!
Apr 15, 2010, 08.30 AMby dabura
What an amazing top. I like it a lot! :)
Apr 15, 2010, 07.56 AMby thesweetesthing1975
Just fabulous! I love it! It’s such a “happy” and fun top! And it looks great on you. I would love to make something like this but I am so afraid of sewing with knits hehehe….
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Apr 15, 2010, 09.24 AMby mixtlii
Sewing with knits can be a bit tricky, but it’s so easy to draft your pattern and make it fit, it’s great! On this top particularly, as the seams are only vertical, you can use a normal stitch and gently pull on your fabric while sewing, but that’s all :)