Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Fifteen Minute Toddler Tank


This is my new favorite thing to do: embellish a little toddler Target tank top with a neck ruffle.

1. Get a strip of fabric about two inches wide, give or take, and twice the length from shoulder to shoulder of the tank top. It doesn't even have to be cut on the bias. Just a strip cut straight across the fabric works. (This looks just fine not going all the way around the back, I promise. I didn't continue the ruffle around because I knew my daughter's hair would probably hit right at the top of the ruffle).

2. Anyway, sew a basting stitch from one end of the fabric strip to the other, then pull your thread to gather the strip (or use your preferred method of gathering).

3. Pin one end of your gathered strip to one shoulder, and continue pinning along the neckline until you reach the other shoulder, adjusting the gathers as you go.

4. Then sew along the ribbed neckline. Et, voila! Seriously, this took 15 minutes only because I was watching the Tori & Dean marathon in the background. Let me know if you have any questions.


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25 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    did you finish the edges? if so how?
    really cute!!!

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  2. UnknownMay 27, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Love this! I am a new follower of your blog. If you get a chance, come over and register for my SewMamaSew blog giveaway!

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  3. AlisonMay 27, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    adorable! Oh, how I need a sewing machine!!!

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  4. AshleeMay 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks everybody! Michelle -- I didn't finish the edges. I just let them fray a little in the wash. You do have to trim some loose threads after washing, but that's it.

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  5. AnneMay 27, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    I've been wanting to learn how! thanks!

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  6. ChrissyMay 28, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    What an easy way to cheer up a plain tank! I've posted a link to this at One Crafty Place. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. VeronicaMay 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I love it! So cute!!!

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  8. danaMay 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Very fun idea. thanks for sharing!

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  9. nap time journalMay 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    This is so cute!

    As for driving the 2 year old to the beach...can I come with and I'll drive!!! haha

    Have a gret day!

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  10. nap time journalMay 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I ment GREAT day :)

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  11. kristena marieMay 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Very cute!!! :)

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  12. AnneMay 28, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Great idea!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing blog:
    http://www.onecraftyplace.com/2009/05/28/how-to-make-a-ruffled-tank/
    --Anne

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  13. amybluestarMay 29, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    So cute! Congratulations - I saw you on Craft Gossip with this project!

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  14. Rachel@oneprettything.comMay 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I love this! I am so doing this to one of mine! I'll be linking.

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  15. JulesMay 29, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    crazy cute. love, love, love it. have a stack of the tanks ready for some cuteness.
    thanks!

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  16. Embellished BayouMay 30, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    Too cute! I am going to make one to coordinate with the ruffle-butt onesie from Crap I've Made here:
    http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/2009/05/ruffle-butt.html

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  17. Made In The SouthMay 31, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Hi..found you on Susie Harris Blog"Bienvenue". I love your little tanks, so cute. Will be back to visit.

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  18. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    very cute.
    i set a link to your posting.
    i hope you'll agree.

    thanks, doro.

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  19. KristyJune 1, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Hey there Ashlee,

    This is Kristy from Hernanamer. You've won that Lush scrap pack you were lusting after! Congratulations! Shoot me an email with your mailing address and I'll be sending the fabric love your way via US postal service. Thank you for entering my giveaway! I'd love to see what you make. You have a lovely blog, by the way, I'll be keeping up with you =)

    Congrats, again!
    Kristy

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  20. The Beauty BargainistaJune 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Your project was also featured on The Bargainista Today!! :)

    http://cheapfashionblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/ruffles-ruffles-everywhere.html

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  21. Embellished BayouJune 2, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks again for posting this! Here's the one I made:
    http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2009/06/two-too-cute-sewing-creations.html

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  22. B.janeJune 5, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Yum! Love this! I too run a crafty little blog over at bjanebrewing.blogspot.com

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  23. bekiJune 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    This is so cute! Gathered ruffles are my new favorite thing to embellish with.

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  24. Embellished BayouJune 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Girl, I am STILL havin' so much fun making these! Wait until you see the two I made today...so cute! I'll do a blog post soon. Thanks again so much for this idea/tutorial!

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  25. Amberlina and MonkiesMarch 19, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Will it fray every time you wash it? Do you just cut the fabric with scissors? Thanks!

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