I often need some coverage over my tee so I don't feel too casual or too exposed. I've been eyeing bolero tops for a while, but I can't justify $25-40 for one!
Here is my take on it:
Fold your fabric rectangle like this: fold lengthwise, then widthwise. Mine is roughly 22x15 inches (I think I would like it a bit bigger, so go for 30x18 inches folded if you feel the same.)See how we have a double fold now? I put the clothespin in the corner for reference.
Now cut this "U" type shape-I just eyeballed it. Seriously, it's not science.
Mine is roughly 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide.
Pin all layers together.
Sew up both sides where I show.
This is how it looks after sewing the sides.
To put it on- there is no top or bottom, just pick one.
Arms through the arm holes,
and there you go girl!
SWEET
Now I'm off to make some other colors! yeeee
And here is my new jersey scarf .
I saw this idea here & it stuck in my head. Just today I finally got around to making it. So easy & fresh. LOVE.
So do you just figure all of this out on your own with no pattern?!? I love it and think you need to put all of your ideas into a book!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! im telling im dripping with envy...you are soo creative! and very stylish!
ReplyDeleteseriously??? How do your wheels just keep going!??
ReplyDeleteand I do LOVe it. !!!!
ReplyDeleteYou girls are so sweet! I lay in bed at night with my brain going and going and ....going. I try to visualize this stuff, and mostly it doesn't work out. BUT I got lucky lately, so there you go! hahahaha I love your comments, they brighten my day!
ReplyDeletelove it love it looooove it! Time to dive into to my fabric abyss aka my closet to see if I have any knits. So wantin to try this today. :) Thanks so much for your awesomeness. lol Oh..and the color of that scarf...so right on. Makes me smile. :) << see? lol (sorry too much coffee)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I'm going to have to make one of these. I love your pin cushion too.
ReplyDeleteWAY CUTE TOP. lOVE IT, AND THE COLOR! and HELLO~ STRIKE A POSE! HA! jen
ReplyDeleteI need to make one of those beleros! So smart and cute and easy! Your scarf turned out adorable, the color is perfect! I'd love it if you added pics to the Sew Much Ado Flickr pool, here's the link if you'd like:
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Hi I love it!! But i am wondering how I can fit it to my size? Which is the way to take measurements for it?
ReplyDeleteWas looking for this... found it today and did an adult version and a mini me one (6/8T). Thank you, will post a link to my blog when a post about it would be made :)
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