I know! I know! You’ve heard me say it before. But this shirt REALLY needed a ruffle! It was such a sad little shirt!
It did have some fun eyelet detail, but other than that… Snoozarama!
Let’s give it some new life with ruffles using the fabric from the sleeves!!!
This next step is on one long side and both short sides of the ruffle piece.
  
Hey, at least I didn’t “put a bird on it”! 🙂
Have a beautiful Saturday!
Beth
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I love it! And thanks so much for your detailed tutorials & close up photos – I am a visual & hands on learner so your tutorial are just what I need!
Tutorials, I mean 🙂
Thank you, Joyce! I’m also very visual as you probably already knew… I’m so glad the tutorials are helpful to you! I sure enjoy making them!
Happy sewing!
Beth
Love this! I’m doing one today! Thank you for the inspiration and instructions!
I’m so glad this will be helpful. Good luck with your ruffles!!!
Beth
So cute. Put a bird on it? Did I miss something?
It’s a reference to an episode of Portlandia. It’s become a phrase that means a design trend that has reached it’s peak and become over saturated. I hope ruffles never get there.
Lol!
If you haven’t watched Portlandia, I highly recommend it. Funny stuff! Of course, maybe more so to us Oregonians. 🙂
I’ll check it out. Thanks, Beth!
Let me know what you think.
You and ruffles 🙂 This was a great shirt though, especially after!!!
I know, it’s bordering on ridiculous. But I just can’t help it!!! 🙂
Love ruffles and you look great in them Beth!!
Thanks, Mari! And to think it all started with the gray ruffle shirt you let me borrow last year.
Miss you!
Beth
Perfect look for this material. Very tailored but feminine.
Thank you, Cyndi!
Eyelet and ruffles…….come on……it’s style perfection……..seriously!
Paula
fashion stylist
🙂
That turned out really nice!
Thank you so much!
So very cool! I love that turquoise sweater too – did ya remake that?? Happy Easter!
Thanks, Kelli. The turquoise sweater came from TJ Max a long time ago. I’m participating in the Dress for Change Week next week. We’re supposed to wear the same black dress (I opted for a black skirt) all week and accessorize differently each day. For everyone that signed up to participate, Sheyanne is making a dress to send to an African girl so she can attend school. It’s a great cause but it’s supposed to be a warm week so I’m trying to find springy things to wear with the black. Thought this sweater might do the trick. Happy Easter to you, too!
Beth
Yes, it’s a great cause and I love those two colors together!!
Beautiful refashion! – Happy Easter 🙂
Thank you, Sarah! Hope you had a beautiful Easter as well.
Beth
Another winner! The blouse looks so nice for spring and summer. I’m glad someone else asked about the bird reference – I didn’t know either 🙂
Thank you for the tutorial on French seams. It clears up some confusion I was having when I tried to follow written directions elsewhere. Very helpful!
Thank you, Jo! I’m so glad the tutorial was helpful to you. French seams are a such nice way to finish something. I actually would like to do it more often.
Happy Sewing!
Beth
Beautiful. Reminds me of my ‘Adam and the Ants’ days. But far more classy. 🙂
Thanks! I just can’t seem to get enough ruffles and flounces these days.
Wow… that looks really great and “professional”. I like how you used French seam and sewed the ruffle on right sides together, then pressed and sewed it down again. It looks great, and I’m sure to use those tips next time I’m ruffling something up!
Thanks, Amy. Every refashion is like an adventure to me. Not ever really sure how it’s going to turn out, but forging ahead anyway.
Happy Ruffling! 🙂
Beth
Lovely refashion, as ALWAYS! quite pretty and looks great on you. Thanks for the detailed pics also!!!
Thank you, Marina!
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So cute! How did you finish the sleeves? I think I missed that part. Love the sweater.
Thanks, Pam. I just cut the sleeve close to the topstitching so I wouldn’t have to put a hem in it. You could put one in if you’d like though. Let me know if you try this. I’d love to see your finished shirt.
Beth
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Since I started following your blogs, I’m really amazed how you do things. Will try some of your tips after my crocheting projects…
Thank you!
Hi Beth. Another beautiful transformation! I’m refashioning a pretty ugly boxy men’s white button-down shirt into a maternity/nursing top with the ruffle detail. How wide did you cut your strips on this one? Looks like about maybe 3 inches on each side? Thanks!
Thank you, Julie,
Yes the ruffle was three inches. Good luck on your shirt, I’d love to see a picture!
Beth
The “Ruffle Police” are after me. Everything I touch needs a ruffle. Love your tutorial. Thank you soooooooo much. Easy to follow and understand! Thank you!!
It’s good to know I’m not the only offender!!!!
Happy Ruffling!!!
Beth
No you’re not. Although its a “recent” fascination. The craft room aka sewing machine room was just renamed by my boyfriend as “Ruffle County.” I’m taking things apart that I’ve had for a few years and redoing them. I’d attach a pic of a tank top hat I added a ruffle to today but that isn’t an option. 😦 Started the long sleeve shirt mod using sleeves as ruffles. Didn’t like the overall look of my result of putting it together. Took ruffle off and changed it to a different type. Put it on and it’s cute! This weekend I’ll finish the other side and add it to my work attire. I need a “ruffles anonymous.” Lol…
Look for me at the RA meetings. 🙂 If you’d like, you can send pictures to bhunting@eoni.com. I’d love to see what you’ve been creating!!
I love this, it looks so classy and feminine… you’ve inspired me! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank YOU for your nice comment, Jen!
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L O V E ruffles. great idea. Thank you!!
Thank you!
U rock. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing.
Awwwwwwww…thanks, Harley! Happy New Year!
Hi Beth, I found you just at end 2015 and asked for your book for Christmas. This weekend is my first off since January and I can’t wait to make a ruffled shirt like this tomorrow. I already cut apart a pullover sweater I made/didn’t like and gave it an off-center cardigan opening based on your can-do encouragement – love it now! Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas and projects! Sue in Minnesota
How nice to open up my computer this morning and see your nice comment, Sue! It made me smile to know that you’re trying out some refashioning and to know you’re from Minnesota is just icing on the cake. Have a wonderful day and please let me know if you have any questions. 🙂