Bell Sleeves Crop Top

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Cost: $ $ $ $ $

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Time: 1h30

Because I can!
Um...I bought a $2 curtain panel from the thrift store...kind of a mix between terry cloth and gauze. I melted.

Wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. SO I laid it out on the carpet, folded it in half, stared for a while.

And came up with this glorious creation :D Dancing it is in amazing! Flowing fabric drapes off of your fingertips!!

I really wish I had taken photos during the process...

It's one continous piece of fabric. The only seams are the underside of the arms, the sides of the torso, and the hems. I literally cut the shape out of the curtain while it lay folded on my floor...

Lots of breaks, trying it on, making adjustments, etc...I've GOT to learn how to make a pattern based on measurements rather than rely on the "try it on" method :D

I hope you enjoy.

Posted by Lisa D. from San Diego, California, United States • Published 22nd December 2010 • See Lisa D.'s 29 projects »

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Jakob H. 26th March 2018

It looks gorgeous !!

MistyBarron · 1 project 8th June 2015

Great job! But draping is so much fun and it worked well for you!

Pinky T. · Spring Hill, Florida, US · 7 projects 16th June 2012

an easy way to make patterns is to use newspaper...and take measurements with a measuring tape.

Danniee M. · 2 projects 14th February 2012

nice abs o-o

Chuckee · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 15 projects 3rd March 2011

AWESOME!
I need one.
Except, I'd probably get frustrated with the sleeves... I'm always getting into dirt...

SparrowFae · Carthage, Missouri, US · 41 projects 13th January 2011

<3 <3 <3
I have GOT to get out that damn sewing machine I inherited from my great grandmother. I WORSHIP your creativity, you are amazing. Do you have a blog? You should, if not.