Rockabilly Top Refashion

Modern Top with a Vintage Top

Posted by PinkWeeds

About

I purchased this top at the 99 cent sale at the Thrift Shop. It was cute but it had the flaw of constantly slipping down and revealing my bra. So I decided to remake it into a cute Pin Up top.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Sewing Machine
  • Straight Pins
  • Fabric Scissors
  • T Shirt

Steps (4 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Started off with a slightly blousy top with a twist in the front.

  2. 2

    I started by taking it in using the standard fitted t-shirt method.

    Then I picked out the stitches holding the twist in the front shut. This

  3. 3

    Using the scraps I cut off from the side, I sewed a couple of small straps to make a tie. I pinned and sewed one to the top center and one just below the bust.

  4. 4

    Gather and tie your straps creating a rouched effect and you are done!