Pattern: modified Grainline Scout Tee
Fabric: 2 yds gauze
Cost: $10
Last week was my birthday! (26!) To celebrate, of course, I had to make myself a new top.
I bought this gauze on a whim, and I love how flowy and ethereal it looks. It's really easy to wear, and supremely comfortable. The only thing that got me in trouble was when I dipped the end in BBQ sauce at my party.
To make the ruffle, I cut off the Scout Tee pattern at the waist and added a gathered rectangle that was as wide as I could cut it. Sew, hem, try not to stretch the crinkly fabric out too much, and done in a few hours. The garment is sewn with french seams throughout, my absolute favorite way to finish a woven top.
For the Fourth of July weekend, we headed down to my childhood home in Santa Cruz, drank margaritas, entered the annual sand castle contest and, of course, posed for blog pictures in the garden.
Here's hoping this next year brings as much joy as the last one!
Happy birthday! This is a lovely birthday top, and I hope the BBQ sauce comes out with no issues!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! Makes me want to try this pattern! Happy Birthday to you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Meg! Love your top - the fabric is beautiful and suits the ruffle you added perfectly :)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday! i've thought of doing the very same thing to the scout tee, love how yours came out!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I really like the flounce on the Scout and such perfect fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top. I love how flirty it is.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday!
Gorgeous! I love floaty gauze. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeletesuper cute and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top (peplum!), beautiful photos (especially the one sitting in the garden!), and beautiful MEG! Happy HAPPY Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Meg! You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Meg! This looks like the perfect summer tee.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely scout variation! Happy Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteLovely top. Happy birthday!
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