Refashioned Ruffle Hem Top
Hi there, happy sewing! I made a new ruffle hem top, refashioned from the cotton dress I made a few years ago. For the pattern, I used a self-drafted top. The top is lovely, with a square neckline, sleeveless and a little ruffle at the hemline. Perfect for summer. I love it and this will be a great addition to my handmade wardrobe. Also, the top is easy to wear with a skirt or pants. Here is the old dress, it's still in good condition but I really want to refashion it 😊 I bought the fabric during our trip to Japan, it's lovely floral cotton. I removed the zipper and the sleeves and cut the fabric. For the ruffle hem, I used whatever was left and connected them together. Here are the top pieces after cutting and for the facings, I used light purple cotton leftover and fused them with fusible interfacing. The sewing process was enjoyable and I did the top in three days during my free time. It started with sewing the darts, the fa
Hana, such beautiful fabrics.. great ideas.. Look forward to seeing all these lovely garments. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy. I just hope that I'll done it all before my holidays :)
DeleteYou are ambitious! I love the fabric choices and cannot wait to see what you make. I, too, have caught the summer dress bug and am plotting at least two!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics too very much. Thank you for lovely comment and can not wait to see your finished dress :)
DeleteYou must have quite a library of Burda Style dress - going back some years :). It's good to have sewing plans, I think - that way, there is always something to look forward to making, and also things in mind to make, no being lost wondering what to do.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a little library of Burdastyle, I normally buy them when I am travelling or friend/family give it to me :)
DeleteI agree with your opinion about sewing plans and thank you for sweet comment :)
Oh, dear Lady! You inspire me .... All these projects are beautiful and I will be looking foward to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear and you inspired me too with your pretty garments :)
DeleteBeautiful fabric. You are going to have alot of versatile pieces, can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeletePretty plans! I really like your fabrics
ReplyDeleteThank you, I like the fabrics too so much :)
DeleteI love your fabric, you have great taste. I can't wait to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
DeleteGreat fabrics, Hana—it looks as if you will end up with a really nice summer wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia ;)
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