Now a second time, my fabric is from Gorgeous Fabrics and Ann recommended this pattern (at least if I am remembering correctly.
![](http://www.hotpatternsstore.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/HP%201002%20Metropolitan%20Tie%20Me%20Down%20Tops%20large.jpg)
I didn't want to buy another pattern and thought my BWOF tie top would work. I added some width to the front shoulder area, to somewhat have the shirring effect.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWSxCf0uNgAn6IJEM2-von6lJ03yPisMUDH0uHyreUejXTVeRqjMagZtz7FCwaMxYx64UiZjsMVgRQNv1voBIBb7luWEV8H_od7P8OSGX7Dx2qTH6XpKnYqrnueS1B0f9kkYE/s320/new+tie+blouse.jpg)
I added elastic to the sleeves
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1vENmqBFpJ6rCr6WmU6RxTBoixUo4k7agYgpuYkeyeTKYHZlZa0laIAWGrB3dT-2MlfTkhyphenhyphenOqHl3xtFEvZCzY8zUHuMX4VOsS5Q1Xb9pMxpV4xQW84kjsOcs3aZ7d04iFHOB/s320/elastic+sleeve.jpg)
Here is the back, can you see the shirring in the middle of the back? I added 4 rows of elastic, 5" length on the fabric but used 3.5" of elastic.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VAcxU1Zagt_TSpHM80sXtp2r3ed0GewbdQaFplV5HN7UMyYnfOwWdIoBJPOtH4W9cKSXWvxVq2NgGIMjJ2oxREeXW7SGQp8YK5EyBic9CwwLpFfTruIwfu4tKreIdd5c8lLo/s320/back.jpg)
Close-up of shirring.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmCTgBXEaif0zBNRra-wwzEVHtrNC0OwNJyIf67BFi4avgPgz8B0SYifcPalrspb1glXpqQZ93uyJlmhx3mMp82uHgytu0Z1doMF6rTqs9-XPtZhPUzi4eJmoTPWX3suh07t3/s320/shirring.jpg)
I am pleased with my top and the shirring helps nip in the top at my back waist.
Good idea to use a pattern you already have. Looks as good as the HP!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. It's a completely different look in a print!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! I love the shirring on the back!
ReplyDeleteLove it Lori! (and the Onion Tunic too!)
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty top!
ReplyDeleteDonna W
Edmonton, Alberta