DIY: Cute Shirred Blouse

 
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In this tutorial I take you through the steps of how I transformed a hand-me-down tablecloth into a beautiful and dainty blouse. It features an optional shirred finish and high neck with tie detail. Such a cute go-to for any wardrobe and ideal for any level of sewing skills!

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Essentials:

  • Material

  • Matching thread & bobbin

  • Shirring thread & bobbin

  • Reference shirt

  • Fabric chalk

  • Fabric Scissors

  • General pins & safety pin

  • Measuring tape

  • Small paint brush (or something long and thin)

  • Sewing Machine

Suggested Fabric Amount Required:
Size Extra Small = 0.5m (off the roll)
Size Small = 0.75m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 1m (off the roll)
Size Large = 1.25m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 1.5m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.25 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)

 
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Watch Full Tutorial Below

 
 
 

The top of my frolicking dreams come to life!

 
 
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Hope this was helpful! As always, let me know if you give this tutorial a go and how it turns out. Hashtag the outcome #essentialsclub or tag me @theessentialsclub

Don’t forget that sewing is meant to be fun. Enjoy the creative process and don’t put so much pressure on yourself that it becomes unenjoyable.

It’s one of those things that the more you do it, the more you’ll improve over time!

 
DIY, Style, topMadeline RawlingsComment