Here's another fun twist on a basic tank -- add ruffles!
GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Thanks everybody for entering! Our winner is Sharon, who said, "Ruffles. I would add sequins also for some bling!" Can't argue with that one, Sharon! We'll be in touch via email soon.
This is really easy to do. All you need is a tank top, some knit fabric in a matching color, and (if you are feeling fancy!) some sparkly beads or crystals.
Step 1: cut the knit fabric into strips 5/8" wide. For this design, you'll need five strips: one that's 4 1/2" long, two 7" long, and two 9 1/2" long.
Then, use your sewing machine to run long basting stitches down the middle of each strip. Gently pull up on one of the threads to gather each strip, until each strip is half its original length.
Pin the shortest strip onto the tank, right down the center. You can use a ruler to keep from pinning the tank to itself :)
Sew the ruffle down, right on top of the basting stitches. Trim off any extra threads.
Keep gathering, pinning, and sewing strips, working out from the middle. The two mid-length strips should go on either side of the center ruffle, and the two longest ones should go on the outside.
When you're done with the strips, you could also sew on a few beads or crystals for a little extra sparkle.
Then, go have fun styling your new tank into your doll's wardrobe!
Giveaway closed -- thanks to everybody who entered!
Have fun with this tutorial!
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
101 Comments
Gathers if your in more of a hurry to get the project done and they can be so feminine. Pleats
if you have a bit more time and maybe a bit more patients if you want them to turn out perfect.
both can be beautiful. Love all your patterns, ThankYou
Like the look of pleats better, but gathers are so much easier.
I prefer pleats – they stay better and can give definition to an article. They are harder to do, but will stay without a fuss.Gathers are sometimes had to get evenly spaced. When sewing, gathers can get tucked-up and sewn in the seam. Pleats for me!!!!!!
I love ruffles as they are softer
I love gathers because they’re so pretty and simple to do.