Sunday, September 30, 2012

Two Inches Too Short





This is one of my all time favorite blouses.  I sewed it from scratch last year  It fits really well in all dimensions except for one. It  needs to be 2 inches longer. 

Project
Ways  to add to the length with a simple, attractive detail at the hem.











Inspriration
While searching for possibilities I noted Zappos is offering this simple white cotton blouse by Kate Spade.
                       





  
Solution   
 A  2 inch self ruffle, gathered at a 1.25 to 1 ratio.

4 comments:

Pam @Threading My Way said...

Clever... it doesn't look like an add on.

concretenprimroses said...

Excellent. Better than before even.
Kathy

Sandy said...

Very good. The scale is just right for length without shreeking RUFFLE.
I might rescue some of mine that way.
Sandy in the UK

Refashion said...

The ruffle is a great idea for adding length.

Debbie EOD