White Strapless Top

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  Step 1

  Here you can see the original long sleeve. Be sure that the shirt fits you well - it should be TIGHTER (but not too tight) otherwise it won't stay up once you refashion it.

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  Step 2

  The first thing you will want to do is turn the shirt inside out. Once you have done this you will need to turn the sleeves back right side out. This is so you can close the sleeve seam.

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  Step 3

  Here you can see that I sewed along the sleeve openings. After I sewed it the first time, I realized my line wasn't straight when it came to the whole shirt so I had to resew it. So don't follow the armhole exactly- there will be a bit in the armpit that needs to be trimmed out so the seam is straight.

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  Step 4

  Now chop off the collar/shoulder area. It can be straight or dip a little in the middle.

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  Step 5

  Turn the shirt right side out. Fold over the raw edge at the top opening and sew down. Be sure that you use a ZigZag stitch if you don't have a twin needle function on your machine. If you don't your seams will rip out (break) when the fabric stretches.
  Now it's time for the folding! The next three pictures will show you how to do this. Basically you bring the sleeves across the shirt diagonally, twist, bring back to the side the sleeve is on and pin down.

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  Step 6

  When you pin the sleeves there may be some excess fabric. Simply trim this off.

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  Step 7

  You will need to open up the seams in the sides of the shirt now.

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  Step 8

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  Step 9

  Only open the seam in the area of the side where the sleeve is going to be sewn. Tuck the sleeve end inside and turn the shirt inside out.

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  Step 10

  As I said, you may need to trim off the ends as this would make a very uncomfortable shirt!
  Once it is all trimmed and sewn down - turn it right side out again.
  TADA!

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  Step 11

  A beautiful summer top!!

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  Step 12

  I hope you all have fun making this shirt, show me your results!
  Ciao!

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bOinG-BoInG!!! 27th August 2010

really nice. I like the belt

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Lydia H. · 20 projects 17th May 2010

Thanks for the link Jolanda! I am going to have to check that site out for sure!

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Jolanda · Nederland, Colorado, US · 54 projects 16th May 2010

really nice! I love how you put the outfit together!

for people how like to see a movie about it, I saw this project on this site:
http://www.giannyl.com/winters-turtleneck-to-springs-tube-top/

there are much more simple ideas on it! I will look at you other projects lydia! x

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Annica R. · Columbia, South Carolina, US 15th May 2010

Adorable! I can't wait to try this!

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