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, such beautiful fabrics.. great ideas.. Look forward to seeing all these lovely garments. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy. I just hope that I'll done it all before my holidays :)
DeleteYou are ambitious! I love the fabric choices and cannot wait to see what you make. I, too, have caught the summer dress bug and am plotting at least two!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics too very much. Thank you for lovely comment and can not wait to see your finished dress :)
DeleteYou must have quite a library of Burda Style dress - going back some years :). It's good to have sewing plans, I think - that way, there is always something to look forward to making, and also things in mind to make, no being lost wondering what to do.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a little library of Burdastyle, I normally buy them when I am travelling or friend/family give it to me :)
DeleteI agree with your opinion about sewing plans and thank you for sweet comment :)
Oh, dear Lady! You inspire me .... All these projects are beautiful and I will be looking foward to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear and you inspired me too with your pretty garments :)
DeleteBeautiful fabric. You are going to have alot of versatile pieces, can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeletePretty plans! I really like your fabrics
ReplyDeleteThank you, I like the fabrics too so much :)
DeleteI love your fabric, you have great taste. I can't wait to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
DeleteGreat fabrics, Hana—it looks as if you will end up with a really nice summer wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia ;)
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