Sunday, September 12, 2010

Tiered ruffled tank top make-over

I love tiered tops! They are so ruffly and feminine.

I decided I wanted to make one for myself. And after looking through a bunch of different varieties (long layers, short layers, different fabrics, etc.) I decided I'd follow the guidelines from a lovely tiered tank tutorial (say that 5 times fast) from Tea Rose Home (she is amazing - I love her design).

This is how my tiered tank top refashion started....I bought 2 of the same clearance tank tops at Old Navy. I loved the color and lightweight jersey material.

I trimmed the top collar and shoulders off of the one I was keeping, and cut up the other one into a bunch of 1" strips...then I ruffled like crazy.


And in the end, this is what I came up with:




It took quite a while to cut, ruffle, pin and sew each layer, but I love how it turned out!

I love wearing it underneath a white sweater or jean jacket



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10 comments:

  1. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Woah that's really cool! I like how many layers you did.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    super cute

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  3. MindyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Very cute! Would love that with a new brown jacket I have! ;-)

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  4. ChristineJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Oh I love this, you did a great job!! I wish it was for sale:)
    Because I do not sew...this well.
    Christine
    greatoakcircle.com

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  5. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    So cute! Love the color too-i'm a pinkohaulic. :)
    www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com

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  6. Inspired by youJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Absolutely love it! It must have required a lot of patience.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    So cute! love it under the jacket

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  8. g.suzieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Very very cute. . .you made it sound easy, but
    for those of us who are a little 'sewing challenged' I'm not sure.
    Love the color and it looks great layered!

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  9. lvroftiquesJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love it! Something about all those ruffles...it's like the crystals on a chandelier for me...irresistable. Vanna

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  10. CrystalJuly 7, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    so much work and SOOOOOO adorable!!! I love this!!

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