It's the moment you've been waiting for!! My final entry for Spring Top Week!! I used a pattern for this one. The main fabric is calico from Hobby Lobby and the trim is some quilting fabric from Wal-mart. I worked really hard on this. I successfully altered a pattern!
On the front pattern piece, I took away the space that was added in for the gathers in the center. And I subtracted the seam allowance from the back pieces so that I could use one piece of fabric instead of two, thus eliminating the back seam and button. The reason I removed the ruffles is because I wanted to add a placket, using Rae's very easy to follow placket tutorial! Oh, I totally used my new serger on this project too! I used the 4 thread mock safety stitch on the seams and the hem.
Here's my fancy new top!!
Some close-up shots of the fancy placket, closed and open:
I love girly gathered sleeves:
Look at that serged edge!! Fancy!!
And finally, here are some pics of me wearing my new top!! I'm all ready for spring!!
I am so happy that I completed 5 tops in time! This was an awesome experience. Thank you Rae for the challenge!!
Thanks for looking!!!!
~Christina
Thanks for looking!!!!
~Christina
I am so impressed with your placket! I wanted to do one on a dress for my daughter but it kept turning out funky. Care to share how you did yours so perfectly?
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm pretty proud of it. I just followed the instructions in Made by Rae's tutorial. I put a link in the post but if that doesn't work, go to http://www.made-by-rae.com/ and her tutorials are listed on the left.
ReplyDeleteI just took my time, made sure everything was perfectly creased with my iron and perfectly pinned. when I stitched the bottom part, I must have re-pinned it several times because the little triangular piece kept peaking out (you'll see which triangular piece I mean in the tutorial). I hope this helps!! And good luck!!