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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Threads Magazine June/July 2013

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A very talented sewist Marina Von Koenig of Frabjous Couture held a give away a month ago and I was very lucky to win it. The magazine arrived on my hand today after I picked up from the post office. Here is the magazine cover,

I'd love to say a big thank you to Marina for sending me this magazine. I am extremely happy, can not wait to read it all and learning more sewing techniques. Here is one of the article that I really want to read,

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!


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  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    This issue of Threads Magazine is againe full of very handy tips. Last year I have bought DVD with all issues of the magazine from the biginning till the end of 2012 - WOW! it is so worth its money!
    Happy reading!

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    1. Hana July 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

      Yes, it is. I am impressed with the magazine:)

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  2. SewingadictaJuly 10, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Wow! You're a lucky girl! I'm sure you will enjoy a lot with this magazine. Kisses.

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  3. CarolynJuly 10, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    That is a great magazine! They are full of really good tips and advice, so I am sure you'll enjoy it :)

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  4. MikelJuly 12, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Really this magazine have good advice and great tips.

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  5. ZoëJuly 14, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I've heard good things about Threads magazine! That article on sleeve caps seems very interesting and helpful.

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  6. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]July 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I love the threads magazine.. They always have such good articles on fitting.. Proud you won the magazine.

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  7. Hana July 17, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for commenting. The magazine is awesome and I will learn a lot of sewing tips with it:)
    Have a good day to you all!

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