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...
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BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book Review

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I am very excited to share with all of you about this amazing book. If you are a member of BurdaStyle or follow them on Facebook, you must have heard about this book. I received it more or less two weeks ago. I bought it on amazon, here is the link.
This book has five base patterns plus fourteen step-by-step project variations - all of which include in depth patternmaking and sewing instructions.



Here are the five base patterns:

1. Louisa Drop-Waist Dress (1920's style)

2. Frank Button -Down Shirt (1940's style)

3. Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress (1950's style)

4. Jamie Shift Dress (1960's style)

5. Jeans Stirrup Pants (1960's style)

The book is really beautiful, each chapter begins with sketches of the garment and must-have accessories of the decade, descriptions of signature silhouettes, designers you should know and style icons.
 


And here are the dress and top variations that I am going to work on my next sewing project,
Jacky Dress (1960's)

Margaux Evening Dress

Heather Bustier Dress (1980's) and Veronica Geometric Top (1980's)

Lilian Blouse (1950's)
Beside all the dresses and tops, I also want to make a shirt for my husband. And before I say goodbye for today post, I just want to let you know that I am working on my first dress from this book. My first choice is Jacky Dress, I had 2 yards of lace fabric and 2 yards of silk crepe-de-chine in my stash.


 



~Happy Sewing~

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