Scrolling through Pinterest (like most crafty people do), I come across this shirt:
“This is adorable!” I thought. “What can I use to make this top?”
Lilah by Sansahash came just at the right moment. I’m going to walk you through how I was able to make this shirt!
I made this using the knit version of the pattern. I’m sure a woven can be made as well, but I’ll save that for another time.
I printed out the front and back bodice pieces, blended my sizes according to the directions and traced them onto plain paper. I then traced a slight A-line down from the underarm seams to create my top. I used the appropriate skirt length for the height that I’m using, added that to the fold line, and then made a slight curved line to match the A-line that was drawn earlier (see images below).
Sew according to the original directions and add then add your decorative stretch trim to the bottom hem. To make sure your bodice lining doesn’t move, stitch in the ditch to keep it from shifting.
To create the bow, I used some interfacing to help stabilize it so the bow wouldn’t droop. My bow rectangle measured at 7″ x 5.5″ (same with interfacing). Iron-on the interfacing and fold right sides together on the long side. Sew together (keep a little open so you can unfold). Add trim all around the new finished rectangle. To make the center for the bow I cut a 3″ x 3″ piece and folded into the center then folded again in half and sew closed.
To make the ribbon on the bow, I cut 2 15″x 3.5″ pieces (also with 1 interfacing), sewed right sides together (left enough room to turn), and finished with my trim. To put everything together, scrunch up your first rectangle, put your long ribbon behind it, then hand sew the “knot” piece to close it all shut. Tada! Finished bow.
To complete the shirt I just found the center of the racer back and hand sewed the bow onto the back to create this wonderful new top. Happy sewing!!
Love it 😍
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