Monday, May 7, 2012

Knock Off Monday-Bow shirts.

I love me a cute shirt w/ a bow in the front.
Anthropology $128

H&M (no longer available)
This project didn't start off as a knock-off.  I started by making veiw B of Simplicity 1915.  It looked cute in the picture, but in real life it looked like a clown shirt and that's just not what I was going for.
Line Drawing
In the words of Tim Gunn, I decided to "make it work".  There are no step-by-step pics, because I was making it up as I was going along. 
I pulled out my seam ripper and tore off the clown ruffle.  Then I split the shirt about 3 inches down the front center and finished the edges.  Then I attached a grey gross-grain ribbon to each side.  I then gathered the sleeves and attached a cuff.


TADAA!


I love white and navy together.  (It's not as shiny in real life).

She's now ready for a weekend in the Hamptons-or 8th grade.


To see where I link up or to add your party, please click here.
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11 comments:

  1. Pam @Threading My WayMay 7, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Great save, Tara! The sleeves especially, look so much better...

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  2. ElisabethAndréeMay 8, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Really looking good, love the result of your work. You did "make it work"!

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  3. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowMay 8, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I love it much better with the bow in it - I like the contrast of the two colors! Way to go!

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  4. ShilohMay 8, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I love the crispness of the bow on the blue.:)

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  5. SarahMay 8, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    This looks great, I love the color! Good work. I would love for you to share this at my link party-
    http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/05/share-it-link-party-10.html

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  6. EtcetorizeMay 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Tim Gunn would be proud. You're right, the clown look is just not 'in' right now. Looks great on you! If you're looking for another place to share your sewing creations, check out the party over at Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/05/make-it-great-monday.html). Would love to see you there~

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  7. AbbyMay 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Very lovely. I do like the sleeves, such a nice job

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  8. Kara @ Mine for the MakingMay 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    CUTE CUTE Ca-UTE!

    Thanks for linking up to DIY Diva Thursdays fashion party this week!

    Kara
    www.mineforthemaking.com

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  9. JenilynMay 10, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Great save! Love the bow! I would love for you to link this up to "I Made This" at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-made-this-4.html

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  10. EtcetorizeMay 13, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I like your top so much that I'm featuring it at tonight's Make it Great party! I hope you'll stop by to grab a featured button and link up again. Have a great week~ (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/05/make-it-great-monday_13.html)

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  11. UnknownJune 19, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Looking gorgeous!i want to wear this kind of dress in the party.nice job!http://www.gotapparel.com/

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