DIY Puff Sleeve Gingham Top With Ruffle Hem

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Happy Monday, friends. I made a new summer top using gingham fabric and a self-drafted pattern. The top is simple, featuring puff sleeves, a round neckline, and a ruffled hem. I decided to make it to fill a gap in my summer wardrobe. The fabric is cotton, which is perfect for wearing in our humid and hot summer. This picture was taken yesterday, and we went for a Sunday walk at the mall. I wore the top with my old and trusted denim pants.  I bought this gingham cotton fabric as a souvenir from our trip to Singapore last year and I'm happy I finally made a top with it. And I still have enough leftover to make another top. The pattern was self-drafted and I made two tops using the same pattern before.  The front bodice with darts and the back does not have a dart for comfort.  The sewing process was fast and enjoyable. I sewed the darts on the front bodice. And then, I clipped and sewed the zipper on the back bodice pi...

How To Make a Tote Bag - Part 2, Done!

  • How to insert the bag strap on the body bag. I only inserted the bag strap on the outer bag. With the wrong side of the bag strap facing you, pin each of  them on the side of the bag flap. Stitch it with 1/2'' seam allowance. Here is the picture,


  • After you have done the method above, place the inner bag inside the outer bag. Pin arround the tote bag about 1'' from the top of the bag. Pin it again about 1/2'' to the inside each of them. Top stitch arround the bag. Here are the pictures,








  • Stitch the wooden button in the middle front of the bag about 3 3/4'' from the top of the bag. Done! Here is the picture,



Here is my tote bag,


This is the inner bag,

                            


Before I say good bye for today post. Please send me email at velvetribbon.vr@gmail.com for any questions about making this tote bag. Also, send me the link/picture if you have done your tote bag.
Happy sewing!

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