2.14.2011

.my 'ruffle around me' top.

I love coming across great sewing tutorials on blogs. I have a whole folder saved under my "favorites" tab full of links to great tutorials that I can't wait to try my hand at. A few days ago I came across a tutorial for this "Black Ruffle Around Me Top" from Sarah's blog, Welcome to the Good Life.

I have a pretty good collection of solid, fitted tees so I couldn't wait to make one of these cute shirts for myself! I went into my closet and found an old white tee from Old Navy. I can't even remember the last time I wore it. I wanted to use supplies I already had on hand, so when I found a long roll of white lace in my sewing stuff stash, I was excited to create a top with the same loopy design as Sarah's but with my own twist added. Here is how mine turned out:

I love the results! I also love how a neglected shirt from my closet has immediately become such a versatile must-wear piece of my wardrobe. I can't wait to pair this top with skirts in the Spring. I wore it this past Sunday to church with dress pants and a cardigan. I even got to wear it to Olive Garden for my husband's and my V-day dinner.

Imagine all the different embellishments you could add to your plain old solid tees to give them a new life! I can't wait to make more like this.

Click here for Sarah's Tutorial


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8 comments:

  1. emmaFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    uh, my turn!! Def gonna make me one of these! thanks for sharing :)

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  2. saraHFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    ooh it turned out soooo cute, great job! i like the white version a lot, i might have to make me one too. :) thanks for featuring me and letting me know about your project! i'm doing a post soon about my readers doing their own DIY from my tutorials and i hope it's okay to feature yours. if it's not let me know. :)

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  3. RebekahFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    so so so so cute! i am going to have to borrow your idea! love. it!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I so love this! It really makes that shirt sing, and looks so cute with your little sweater. Thanks so much for linking up!

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  5. ChrissieFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I absolutely love this! I'm gonna have to give it a try :) thanks so much for posting this.. This makes me a new follower for sure.

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  6. kittyosmonMarch 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for posting this! I am going to make one- white top with black ribbon- for both my 2 year old and me. I'm 7+ months pregnant and will wear it in my maternity pics. Can't wait!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    You are so stinking cute! I want one now :)

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  8. MaggyApril 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    So great! Just think, JCrew would sell it for about $50. Well done.

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