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Monday, April 12, 2010
Bow Tank Top - Gymboree Inspired
A couple of years ago I bought this adorable tank top for Isabella at Gymboree. Now that she has outgrown it I decided to borrow this idea to make a plain tank top a little more girly.
To get started you'll need:
Do it yourself Day at http://asoftplace.net/
My Version with a Hot Pink Bow
Pink and Gray
Gymboree Version
To get started you'll need:
1 - Tank Top
1 1/2" Ribbon, 3 pieces - 6", 12", 16"
Hot Glue Gun
Sewing Macine
Pins
Sewing Macine
Pins
Step 1: Cut a 12" piece of ribbon and glue the ends to form a ring. Don't forget to treat the ends so they will not fray.
Step 2: Pin the center of the ribbon to form creases and sew down the center to hold the creases.
Or sew a basting stitch and gather.
Step 4: Cut a 6" piece of ribbon and press the edges down.
Step 4: Cut a 6" piece of ribbon and press the edges down.
Step 5: Wrap the 6" piece of ribbon around the bow and glue the ends.
Step 6: Cut a 16" piece of ribbon and fold in half. Pin the top to form creases. Sew across the top to hold creases. This will be the "tail" of the bow.
Step 7: Pin the "tail" to the tank top and sew to top.
Step 8: Sew the remain ends of the "tail" to the top.
Step 9: Sew the middle and the ends of the bow to the top.
Don't forget to stitch down the ends of the bow.
That's it! Let me know your thoughts :)
This post was linked to: Do it yourself Day at http://asoftplace.net/
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- Hello, I’m Rachel. I started sewing 9 months ago and fell in love with putting together unique clothes for my children to wear. Although I’ve focused mainly on clothes I’m trying to branch out into other crafts. This blog gives a peek into my current projects. Please feel to leave comments or email me questions or ideas at rachel@sewambitious.com. Thanks for visiting!
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15 comments:
Nice and simple!
Yours is much cuter then the original! How does the ribbon handle the wash? I cant wait to vamp up my girls tanks and tees!
Hi there. I've been washing and drying it without any problems. Thanks for the sweet comment :)
Gymboree is my favorite!! I love your version!! So cute and easy! I will have to make one for my two girlies!! :)
Adorable! Great job!
Very cute! Who doesn't love bows!?! : )
Super cute! Nice idea to stitch the ends down a little to keep them in place - and out of little mouths probably ;)
too cute!!
Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' It! Have a GREAT weekend!
I like your version WAY more! Heck, I would even wear that! Thanks so much for linking to Favorite Things Friday!
Cute, cute, cute!!
So easy! Nice thinking!
I was wondering about washing it too, but it sounds like it does fine. I'm excited to make this...i love it!
Sooo Great!! The pink and grey is to die for. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Would it be bad to make one of those for myself?? That's super cute!
nice post. thanks.