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Ottobre Design: 03-2006 (Free Tank top) - Type:Toddlers    printable version
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Reviewed by:Deepika
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Posted on:3/8/13 5:37 PM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
  • Tip: Narrow binding on necklines and armholes for knits
  • Tip: Pattern Drafting - Create a Flounce
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    Pattern Description: I've already written a full review of this wonderful free tank top pattern. After making two of these already, I decided I am still not done. So I made it into a peplum top. I am going peplum crazy these days

    This is how I did it.

    I measured where her natural waist lies. ( I asked her to bend sideways and she obliged me! ) Using that as my guide, I chopped off 3.5 inches from the top. Then I slashed that piece from the bottom to almost but not through. Then I taped one side and spread the pattern out as evenly as I could. It's almost a quarter circle. Remember this is on the fold so when you cut it out, it will half circle.

    Here's a photo which explains this better. Also look at my tip above on how to add a flounce. Peplum is basically a big flounce.

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    I then added seam allowances to all the pieces and sewed it in this order.

    1. Sewed one shoulder.
    2. bind the neck
    3. Sew the other shoulder.
    4. Bind the armholes.
    5. Attach the flounce to front and back.
    6. Sew the side seam.
    7. To finish the peplum, I sewed this cute elastic. It gives it some weight too!

    I also added this label in the back

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    Rhonda in Montreal said...
    Pigtails, pigtails, rah rah ree ;D
    3/8/13 6:50 PM
    Rhoda K said...
    She's such a cutie! Cute outfit, too.
    3/8/13 8:15 PM
    Dee2 said...
    So clever to add the peplum--it is adorable! Is a dress not far behind?
    3/8/13 9:48 PM
    PattyGee said...
    The peplum is an adorable addition to the tank! What a cutie! The label PERFECT!
    3/9/13 0:10 AM
    Levone said...
    Love this! She is adorable, lol.
    3/9/13 1:17 AM
    Jstarr4250 said...
    Absolutely adorable. Now I really AM the last one to have a peplum in her wardrobe! Love your label.
    3/9/13 6:59 AM
    donna mel said...
    For the love of Pete! How cute is this girl?! Oh, and love the top.
    3/9/13 8:06 AM
    KensingtonCrab said...
    Oh the energy level and pigtails get me every time! How adorable! Love the striped fabric and added peplum! Your little fashionista looks happy with her new top!
    3/9/13 8:33 AM
    Judy Wentz said...
    So cute! You are on a roll!!!
    3/9/13 8:36 AM
    SewRaeMe said...
    Love this pattern, it looks like somebody loves clothes!
    3/9/13 9:23 AM
    puddypaws said...
    Mommys twin.
    3/9/13 12:17 PM
    1SewSweet said...
    OMG how cute is this!!! A little peplum top for a shining star! Just adorable!
    3/9/13 2:13 PM
    Cici Cotton said...
    How cute! What a great peplum. She is a great little model.
    3/9/13 2:39 PM
    Brine said...
    Cute peplum top and daughter!
    3/9/13 3:03 PM
    Terri A said...
    Adorable!
    4/2/13 8:35 AM
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