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From plain vest top to nautical vest top!
I saw a nice top on the internet and decided to recreate one for myself.
This is my first how-to, I hope it makes sense!

Posted by HollyPolly from Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom • Published See HollyPolly's 32 projects »
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  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 1
    Step 1

    Get your top and fabric, my top was just a cheap Primark find and I cadged the fabric.

  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a piece of fabric (10" x 7" approx) and lay it across the top section of the vest.

  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 3
    Step 3

    Sew the fabric to the top, making sure it's even on either side of the stitches.

  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 4
    Step 4

    Pin the fabric to the top, tucking the frayed edge under, and sew using a neat backstitch. Repeat on the other side.

  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 5
    Step 5

    Pin and sew on a small square of fabric (1.5" x 1.5") to the middle of the bow, fold and sew as before.

  • How to make a bow top. Nautical Bow Vest - Step 6
    Step 6

    Taa Daa! All done :)

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♥luvbaby♥
♥luvbaby♥ · Boston, Massachusetts, US
this is awesome. and very easy i will so do this some time!!!
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