ruffle smock top
On its own, over a swimsuit, layered as a vest - this simple self-drafted top is going to be your go-to whenever the sun is out :)
measurements
This is a self-drafted pattern: measure your chest circumference and desired length of the top (note that facing and ties are the same for every size).
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Cut two rectangles for the TOP BODICE pieces:
+ Width = half of your chest circumference
+ Length = length from the top of your shoulder to your ribcage (just below your bust)
Cut two rectangles for the RUFFLED BOTTOM of the bodice:
+ Width = half of your chest circumference multiplied by 1.25
+ Length = Total desired length of the top minus the length of the top bodice rectangles
Cut 8 pieces of fabric for the ties:
+ Each piece should measure 20 inches/50 cm by 3 inches/7.5 cm
Cut two neckline facing pieces (download the pattern piece HERE)
video tutorial
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instructions
1. Attach top bodice pieces at each shoulder
2. Attach facing to finish off the neckline:
+ Place facing on neckline (good sides together) and sew it down
+ Cut a diagonal line into each corner
+ Flip facing behind the neckline and sew in place
3. Gather the top of each ruffled bottom piece:
+ Sew a line across the top, but don’t backstitch at the end.
+ Grab the loose threads at the end and pull the fabric along them to gather until the top of the bottom ruffles matches the width of the top bodice.
+ Pin the top bodice & ruffled bottom pieces together (good sides together) and sew down
4. Hem the bottom edges of each ruffled bottom piece
5. Attach the ties:
+ Fold each tie piece in half (good sides together, long edges touching) and sew down
+ Use a safety pin to pull each tie right side out
+ Tuck each short edge into the tube and sew down
Try your top on to determine tie placement. Pin ties to each side of the bodice at these points.
6. Hem the two sides of the bodice, attaching the ties as you sew down.
This pattern was originally published in the Q2 2024 issue of Material Grrrlz
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