Well, we have the home to ourselves now, and might I add, that it is a mess.
Still, I've given myself some time off to regain my sanity with some normalcy. This includes updating this website. However, I'm still too fuzzy-brained to create a whole tutorial. Hence, here is a cheat sheet for creating a wonderful summer top:
You've got to excuse the sleepy and bloated face. One week of visitors, means one week of over-indulgences. Not exactly healthy-eating, know what I mean?Here's that cheat sheet. You'll have to click on it for a bigger and clearer scan.

This easy top is especially flattering if you are smaller in the bust area. Normally, I find that regular shirred tops tends to bind the chest area.
Thank you to Suzanne of Suzville for the shirred dress that helped inspire this top.
Also, thank you to Julie, who asked me how I made the top. This cheat sheet is for you.









4 comments:
Really cute! I'll have to try this some time!
ps. I added you to my blog roll:)
What a pretty top! And perfect for the hot summer weather. I posted a link to your cheat sheet on Craft Gossip Sewing: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-shirred-summer-top/2009/07/07/
--Anne
I love this top! My sister and sister-in-law would love it too, might have to get to work on these! Thanks!
so cute! and I like the inspirational dress too! it's just like an Old Navy dress I have and LOVE. I'm trying to work up the guts to try shirring...
i'm gonna link to your post on my blog
burkeshires.blogspot.com
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