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Monday, August 16, 2010
Refashion Tutorial: Make a Tunic Blouse From a Small Round Table Cloth
You will need a small round table cloth. The one used to make this blouse was 46" (117cm) across.
Fold the table cloth in half. Match any repeating patterns, embroidery or decorative motifs.
Fold again so that the table cloth is now folded into quarters.
Cut a slit through all four layers as shown: 9" (23cm) down from the top and 12" (31cm) over. This will give a good fit for those wearing small to medium sizes. Large and X-large sizes will need to adjust the measurements. Instead of 9" down, try 10-12" down and instead of 12" over, try 14-16" over. This will give you more room in the bodice and less "wing" on the sleeve.
Cut a slit at the top for the boat neck. Measure over 6" (15cm) over from the center as shown in the drawing. This should give you a slit 12" (30cm) long through the center of the circle.
At this point, you may unfold your circle. It should look something like this. Zig-zag all raw edges.
Right sides together, sew up the seams of the bodice and the sleeves. When you get to the underarm area make sure to make seams transition at sharp right angles. If you try to curve the seam, you will have bunching under the arms. Press open seams.
Turn right side out. Turn the neckline opening under and roll the edge (or use a seam binding/hem tape) and hem to form a self-facing.
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Fabulous!
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how easy...and looks great! love love love the wing sleeves!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous creation!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, you are amazing!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Great re-fashion!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the nice comments! It's very comfortable, too. I wore it most of yesterday. I do have to admit, it's not too practical for messy activities (like cooking or painting or anything where the sleeves can drag in anything).
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cute. I would never imagine it was a tablecloth.
ReplyDeletePerfect for picnics in the park though!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bromiliad. I was hoping that it's humble origins weren't too obvious.
ReplyDeleteYes, Melissa. It makes me feel like a modernized version of those Victorian ladies who wore all white and picniced with those big umbrellas.
This is a beautiful top! I just love white embroidered linen... and this is so floaty and romantic, perfect for a summer party! Nice job :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carolyn!
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that is awesome!! I am going to to this this weekend. I have a few round tablecloths.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this!! It looks so lovely! I hope to try this one day...thank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lin
Really stunning and perfectly made ! I must only find a table cloth now :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sharing.
wow, I'm going to try this with one of mine this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, you are very inspiring! Love this pattern! Will be looking for the perfect tablecloth at garage sales etc. this weekend to make one asap. Very pretty. As a 'maker' myself, (both new and repurposed jewelry and mixed media), your blog is a joy and inspiration. Thank you for being so giving and.sharing!
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