Crazy Patch T-Top

Isn't it fun to take something ordinary and make it extraordinary? Well, that is just what you can do with a plain white t-top! This pattern is so versatile because you can use any color combination, any kind of fabric, and all sorts of embellishments to make your t-top uniquely yours.

Step 1 Getting Started

For this "shabby chic" look (which would be perfect for mom, too!), I chose fabrics and embellishments that were subtle shades of rose, sage, ivory, and gold. And, of course, one of my fabrics had great big roses on a soft pink wallpaper stripe. I included some polka dots, a sage green calico with tiny rosebuds, an old-fashioned small floral stripe, and a rosey-peach colored paisley with green accents.

So, let's get started! You will need a t-top of your choice and size, lots of scraps of several fabrics, and lots of snippets of ribbons, lace, and rick-rack. You will also need a selection of beads or beaded ribbon, buttons or charms, and lots of thread for the applique.

LIST OF SUPPLIES
1 T-Top (short or long sleeve, or tank top)
5 or 6 different coordinating fabrics, 1/4 yd. each
Coordinating ribbons, lace, rick-rack, beads, buttons, charms, etc.
Matching or coordinating threads for applique

Comments

[goatgirly]

very cute but, I don't know any little kids to make it for. darn.

[T3h_Muffinator]

Awwww, your intro picture is so cute! I actually really like the finished product... and I'm not a fashion kind of guy....

[rockyt]

very adorable, in a punky brewster sort of way.