Bra 2 Bustier Top. I've spotted bralets and bustiers - cropped and otherwise - all over Topshop, Urban Outfitters, etc.
I never could find one that 1) fit me well and 2) was in a print I liked. So I set out to make my own, using a strapless bra. I almost want to call this a "faux" bustier because it's so easy - it's really just fabric wrapped around a strapless bra, in a sense. I made this top with high-waisted shorts/pants/skirts in mind, so it hits right above my waist. It's up to you how long or short you'd like your top to be. If you decide to make this, you MUST make sure that you're able to put on (and take off!!) (EDIT 6/12: Check the comments for an awesome suggestion by rhelm_2: "To make it easier to get off and on, you could do step seven first and instead of sewing all the way up to the top on this step, only sew until the last inch or two.
Since this doesn't use a pattern, little things will vary for everyone, so here's a general run thorugh of how I did it. How to Make a Peasant Blouse Out of a Button-Down Shirt. How to Make a Ruffled Top from a Men's Shirt - Chic Steals. And… fabric scissors / seam ripper / pins / marking chalk / sewing machine / needle for wovens / iron and ironing board / hand-sewing needle (optional) How To:Prep Time: 1.
Put shirt on. Button 3rd and fourth buttons on shirt. Place one hand underneath your armpit; mark where armscye depth should be on the front of your shirt, as close to the side seam as possible. 2. 3. 4. Sew Front Center Seam. A Happy Birthday Renegade Ruffle Refashion. How about instead of Resolutions on this last day of 2012 we do a Renegade Ruffle Refashion.
But first, I’d like to wish Jan a Happy Birthday!!! I’m so lucky to have such a loving, kind, and caring sister who, even though we live thousands of miles apart, is always there for me. She lifts me up when I’m down and encourages me every day. Happy Birthday Jan! Add an Off-Shoulder Ruffle to a T-Shirt. A comfortable T-shirt is the wardrobe piece you usually reach for when you are heading out the door to a casual event or just lounging around the house.
But you can reinvent an ordinary T-shirt to a more playful, stylish version by simply adding a ruffle to the neckline. Things You'll Need 58-by-7-inch piece of lightweight fabricSharp scissorsMeasuring tapeIron and ironing boardSewing machine with a universal 90/14 needlePins. Strapless Ruffle Shirt. Looking for a strapless top for those HOT summer nights?
Lattice, Stud T-shirt DIY. Inspiration Charlotte Russe Window Tutorial Things you need Shirt * I used a Fruit of the Loom V-neck.( size of your choice, they come in all colors)ScissorsRulerChalkStuds * Hobby Lobby I drew a straight line using my ruler across the front of the shirt right below the point of the V. with my chalk.
Revamp Long Sleeve 2 Short. If you've ever checked out my blog you'll know I love to change things up, my Hand-Me-Down Horror series has been all about buying yucky or just plain boring clothes and making them into something I'd be proud to wear.
Hack off those sleeves, raise that hemline and bob's your uncle a cute custom piece, for pittence. This project is no different except I'm using a top that fits me and nothing goes to waste in this tutorial. So without further ado get your sewing needles and thread out and sharpen up those scissors! Before, a plain long sleeve Tee from Old Navy, that cost me a wopping $2.60 1. 2. This is what you'll end up with, don't throw anything out, nothing goes to waste on this project. Next you'll be making the bows, out of the sleeves (I know, genius right!) 3. Whole sleeve pinched together 4. Revamp Shirt. Flutter Sleeve. I do not go sleeveless.
Ever. I am lucky to be fairly strong, but my upper arms are not very well defined, so if I can avoid exposing them, I do. This is sometimes tricky, as there are many summer styles that are sleeveless. So, if there's a shirt or dress that I adore, but it comes sans sleeves, I add a flutter sleeve to cover the doughier parts of my upper body. I love using a lightweight chiffon or knit chiffon, which work great for the dupioni top in this example, but if I'm working with a more casual top, a drapey knit also works fabulously. This one involves some math, but don't panic. First, measure around the upper part of your arm between the two points you wish you to attach your flutter sleeve.
Halter Top. Fringe Top. I saved the fringe top below to my Pinterest a while ago because it looked like a DIY version would be pretty simple.
It wasn't until a fellow Pinterester commented on it, asking for a tutorial that I actually tried it out. It was really easy to do, and if I didn't pause to take pictures of my process, it could totally be done in less than 15 minutes. I decided to spruce mine up with some gold beads, but you also could dip-dye the fringe, weave it, ect. Check out the tutorial below: 1. 2. 3. Long Sleeve 2 Fringe Top.