DIY Puff Sleeve Gingham Top With Ruffle Hem
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...
Hana, this will be gorgeous.. I love your choice of fabric.. Will be so pretty.
ReplyDeletewhere did you find your ham pattern? I finally gave in, and bought me one.. But I still need a sleeve roll.
Happy sewing
Hi Judy, thank you for a lovely words :-) I found a free pattern in Tilly's blog, here is the link -
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I love the blue linen and the pattern looks perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy. I think so, the fabric is perfect for the pattern :-)
DeleteI really like the look of this pattern I'm sure it will look lovely in your chosen fabric
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, thanks for sweet comment. I like the pattern since the first time I saw it :)
DeleteI love this linen - the fabric and the colour. It will be fabulous dress!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it very much too :-)
DeleteYou will look lovely in this gorgeous blue linen! The dress looks perfect for your fabric and I really like the neckline detail.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I like the neckline detail too :-)
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