Angel: Ruffles...

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

I think adding ruffles to anything makes it better...especially on clothing.

A few months ago, I got a few tank tops on clearance for $1.00 at Walmart. I got quite a few in different colors. I knew they had potential.

This is what I have done to the first one

I added ruffles to the bottom of it.

I cut my fabric into strips...

The width was 7 inches.

Then I put a 1/2 inch hem on the bottom & sides of each one, so the fabric doesn't fray when we wash it.

Then I started at the bottom of the tank top & worked my way up.

I left 4 inches between each ruffle. I put on a total of 4.

My daughter was so excited with how it turned out!

It was a little low in the front so she layered it with another tank top underneath.

Then I took an old black long sleeve shirt that I had & cut it to make a jacket!

No sewing involved...it's knit so it doesn't fray when you cut it!

I'll show you how we did it on the next post, but I think it completed the whole outfit!

A close up of the ruffles...

The back...

Put it with some leggings & you have a new "ruffle" shirt for a total of $6.00!

Which makes for a happy girl

And

A happy bank account!

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Angel