my inspiration: uninterrupted ruffles tank from anthropologie.
original price: $58.
and i got this picture from some random blog i googled to show you how it looks on.
i hope she doesn’t mind.
from my closet:
a white cotton top from GAP i got years ago.
white lace ribbon from wal mart for around $2.
1. i cut the ribbons by roughly estimating how long it should be by looking at the inspiration.
2. using stitch length 5 i sewed the tip edge of the ruffles and gently ruffled it. for a ruffle tutorial click here.
3. i pinned the ruffles like the picture above.
4. then sew!
the after:
i saved over $60!
*and i just wanted to mention that this was the very 1st project i’ve done EVER where i didn’t mess up and didn’t need to use the seam ripper! WOO HOO, HOORAY, HALLEJUAH!!! when i realized this when i got done, i seriously grinned so big. you would think by how much i sew i would be a better seamstress but no. but i hope this is the first of many more to come with no mess-ups!
lovely! I prefer your version!:)
have a nice Monday (is it possible at all?;))
hugs
J.
Its lovely, you did a fab job
You make it look so easy! I might try this one. 🙂
Jenny
http://www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
Oh, that turned out so pretty! I love it! Wow…a project that turns out right the first time…I don't know what that feeling is like! 🙂
I'm here from BNOTP
You are truly inspirational! I have a closet full of outdated tops and skirts that my mind is now thinking about keeping but modifying thanks to you! Keep up the good work, I love it!
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
That is darling! You did a great job!
This is super cute and, even better I already have the materials to make it! I just bookmarked it!
So adorable! I think your version is better!
Saw this as a link on Making the World cuter, and should have known it would be you! I've been following you for a while. Lovely.
rachel-thelifeofriley.blogspot.com
looks wonderful! and congrats on not having to re-do it!!! 🙂
http://katrihakes.blogspot.com
I'd love for you to link up to Inspire Me Mondays @ Singing Three Little Birds!
http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/01/inspire-me-mondays-1.html
Great job – so pretty!!
Jess
jbeedelightful.blogspot.com
This looks terrific.Great job.Thanks for sharing.
Great job! Defnitely every bit as good as the original expensive version!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Nice job! I just love it when you can outsmart the boutiques.
Wow! I think yours turned out better than the original, for sure!
This looks awesome! you did an amazing job.. Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/01/pink-hippo-party-lucky-13.html
Very pretty! I think your version is prettier than the original!
http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com
I like your version better…but you'd look great in a flour sack! Thank you for sharing your idea. Cherry Kay
Oh this is adorable!!! I LOVE it!!! And you are such a beautiful family too!
XO
Came from your link to Tablescape Thursday. This must be an error. 🙂
This is totally adorable. You rock in the savings arena!
CAS
So cute and you're so clever! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
xoxo,
Ellen
So cute.
Love it.
and its nice to know that someone who i think makes such wonderful things messes up too!
I think I would cry much more without my seem ripper 😛
foundintheali.blogspot.com
Beautiful job! I made one of these too out of a plain, fitted white tank, and it is now one of my favorite shirts ever! If you ever decide to do one again, I highly recommend using an assortment of different laces. I got a bag of them from an estate sale, all in white, and the results are just gorgeous. Plus it was so much fun figuring out where to sew each lace style!
Hi Sarah! It's my first time to your blog. You did a great job on that shirt. I also want to say that you have the most adorable family! The frame manufacturers should put a picture of your family in their frames!! I am your newest follower. Stop by and visit me sometime.
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
What a surprise…this is the strangest tablescape I have come across!
You did a fantastic job! I like that you left the sleeves — looks great!
~Amanda
Great job! I love how it turned out! I'm doing a shirt link party if you want to link up at http://takens-tidbits.blogspot.com/2011/01/party-in-usa.html
This is fabulous! I hope you don't mind, I posted this on a list of my favorite tutorials and linked back to you. You are so talented!
That's really cute! I have a love/hate relationship with my seam ripper. I love that I have it when I need it, but I hate that I have to use it..lol:)
P.S. I'm your newest follower. Come be mine, too, if you like.
Miranda
http://www.justdrinkacoke.blogspot.com
Very pretty and simple too! Thank you for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.
Don't you love it when a project goes well – the first time! 😉 Your shirt turned out really cute.
Thanks for linking to the party.
Have a great weekend!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
cute cute cute! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
And can you solve something for me…? What is Anthripologie?
Thx
genious … will definatley try this myself! http://www.theglammom.com
I love the finished look, I pretty much love everything Anthro ever made…so well at least this is a cheaper route!
Christine
greatoakcircle.com
love this tank! fabulous! found you at shabby nest…so glad i did!
@ginger: it's a clothing store. http://www.anthropologie.com 🙂
and thank you so much everybody, you are too kind!
Love this. I'm making it. Thank you for sharing with air your laundry Friday!
Hugs,
Jami
I really love this! Featured it on my site today:)
Christine
greatoakcircle.com
WOW! This turned out great! I want to make one too 🙂 I would LOVE for you to link up any of your projects to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!
I'm a new follower too 🙂
http://www.youngnester.blogspot.com