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...

Burda Style 04/2013 Issue

Today post is about new sewing patterns from Burda Style magazine 04/2013 issue. I was very lucky that my sister in law brought me this magazine from Portugal. The magazine is in Portuguese language but I will add a link below the pictures to be redirected to the original post.

-satin dress
-pearl dress

-lace dress
-smocked maxi dress
 
lace short
back lace top and pencil pants
 


-halter dress
-tie blouse and skirt 042013
 


blouson jacket
draped tank and flared skirt
 


-bodice top and applique skirt
-wrapped blouse and capris
-short wrap blouse and tulip skirt


-hi-low blouse
-sweetheart dress


-slit neckline dress
-balloon-top-042013
 

-pleated blouse
-tuxedo vest
 


-hip length blazer
-shift dress 042013


-maxi dress (plus size)
-crepe jacket (plus size)
-summer dress (plus size)


-men's waistcoat
-men's jacket
 


-men's chambray shirt
-men's crease shirt and men's trousers
 


 

 
Happy sewing!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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