I'm really diggin the plaid/flannel looks that were popular over the winter, but I wanted something lighter for the spring. Plaid + ruffles = awesome.
I showed this to one of my friends the other day, and she said, "Oh...it's cute, I guess. Just don't wear it out." HA! Now she really isn't the ruffle or plaid kind of girl but I hated to tell her I've already been wearing it. It looks really cute with white pants or white skirt and cute heels!
I happen to love it and that's all that matters. :)
Each of my ruffles has 2 strips of fabric, roughly 2.5" and 1.75" in width. Adjust them accordingly to the size you need. You'll need the length to be almost double your finished size.
Place the strips on top of each other and sew a basting stitch down the middle. Make sure you don't backstitch at the beginning or end!!
Pull the strings to make the ruffle.
Pin ruffles to shirt and stitch down the middle, securing at the beginning and end.
* I made the ruffle in the middle slightly wider than the two on the ends!
P.S. I got the tee on clearance at NY&Co. for $5, and I think the fabric cost me a whopping $0.75!!
So clever and super cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat ruffles!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Wear it often! Came over from Just soemthing I whipped up
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful project! I hope you'll link up this coming Saturday for our very first Saturday Spotlight Linky party!
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Very cute! What a fun refashion :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is WAY cute. I never thought of using plaid flannel. I would totally wear that. I have a blue/black plaid shirt that I could totally do this with. If I do I will totally link back to you.
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah, came from girl creative. Love it.
I am linked up over there too.
Would love a blog stop by sometime.
Larissa
Just Another Day in Paradise
Very cute... it looks easy enough that I might give it a try. I am not a super big sewing person; but this really looks cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the two black and white materials together! Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the plaid! great instructions also.
ReplyDeleteWear your ruffles proudly!!!
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
I think the ruffles are adorable. I'd wear them any ding dang day.
ReplyDeleteI love this...I could make some for my daughter as well! I made my way here from Tatertot and Jello, and I just became a follower! Thank you for sharing, great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The plaid really makes the ruffles. Thanks for sharing! Stop by sometime and link up to my Thursday party Make It Wear It especially for all things made to be worn!
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