I made this tutorial a while back for another blog and thought I'd share it on my platform. I don't know about you but sometimes I like to mix it up a little. I like it when you put something fancy with something casual. You know like sequins and converse or in this case a tuxedo shirt and jeans. I decided to update a regular button down shirt and create my take on a tuxedo shirt. Let's do this!
Materials:
- 2 yards of Fashion fabric for the tuxedo front panel & ruffles
- Coordinating thread
- Cardstock/craft paper for the pattern
Step 2: Cutting out the Panels. Place the pattern piece on
the fold and cut out two panels. Make sure you either add the seam allowance n
your pattern or when you cut the pattern. I added a ½ inch seam allowance when
I cut out my fabric. (Make sure you flip
your pattern over to the other side to cut out the second panel)
Step 3: Cutting out the ruffles. Cut out 6 strips (2” X 45”) from your fashion fabric for the ruffles.
Step 4: Sewing the tuxedo panels. With the right side together sew all the way around the panel leaving the neck open, so that you can turn the panel to the right side. You may need to clip your edges if rounded. Turn, fold in the open neck and press each panel.
Step 5: Top-stitching the panels. Add top-stitching all the way around the panel ¼” from the edge and press.
Step 6: Making the ruffles. I used a gathering foot to
make the ruffles for this project. You are going to add your gathering stitch
about ¼” from the long edge of you ruffle strips. If you do not have a
gathering foot you will apply your gathering stitches using your own method for
adding gathers.
*I used the raw edges in my project because I wanted a worn
casual fringe look to my tuxedo shirt. If you want clean edges you can hem your
ruffle pieces.
Step 7: Adding the ruffles to the panel. I started my first
row of ruffles ½ inch away for the edge. Pin the ruffle down the panel and
stitch to the panel, cutting off excess ruffle. I placed my second ruffle 1”
away from the first row and stitched and then I did the same for the final
ruffle. Repeat these steps for the second panel.
Step 8: Adding the completed ruffle panels to the shirt.
Just place the panels right beside the button plackets on the shirt, pin, stitch
and you are done!
Very nice. I just bookmarked this to save in my "Projects" file. Like I need more projects, but this one has potential!
ReplyDeleteTheresa in Tucson
Thanks Theresa, it's an easy way to make that "WOW" factor shirt. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteYou did a remarkable job. Great inspiration piece. I like learning from other sewists. Keep it coming.
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DeleteThis is so cool! Can't wait to share it with my step-kid, who has a growing interest in sewing. I love working with thrifted items and the kid is learning to see the potentials :) I followed the link from the Closet Core Maker Journal email - thank you for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteThanks and I hope it works out!!
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