(Tutorial!) $2 "Ruffle Necklace" Waffle Shirt


Before:
I got these PJ's for my daughter at the Dollar Store of all places, with the intention of making them pretty, but when I got home I couldn't find a coordinating fabric that I liked, so I decided to just re-do the shirt!
So I cut a leg off...
Cut it into 5 strips, about 3/4" wide, and ruffled them on my machine...

Pinned them to the shirt where in a necklace pattern, with the excess all hanging off one end.


After I sewed them on, I wrapped the excess ruffles into a rose pattern and hand stitched it with two pearls in the center.


Then I stitched a bow on, made from some vintage ribbon I had on hand. I love the color!


Cutie Pie!!

If I hadn't been too lazy to go back down to the $ store, I would have bought another pair of pants, and ruffled the bum or something. My daughter really needs jammies! And I'd love to have some that didn't have a cartoon character on them.

P.S. Sorry about doing ruffles again! I can't help myself. The blog name should have warned you! :o)

Comments

  1. Kari SweetenOctober 16, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    That is soooooo cute!!

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  2. Jessica cobbOctober 16, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I hear you about the jammies without cartoon charectors, I can't seem to find them anywhere! I love love love this idea, I'm totally going to copy it!

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  3. NoriOctober 16, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Disney, I LOVE this!!!! It's so classy and your daughter looks so precious! I love the pictures too. I love how you used the extra length of ruffles to make a rose. :) Thanks for the tutorial.

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  4. Jess@craftiness is not optionalOctober 16, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    oh my gosh! adorable! my dollar store never has stuff like that. jealous!

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  5. TrudyOctober 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Don't apologize for doing ruffles again. You can never have too many ruffles. And this was so timely for me as I was needing to add ruffles to a shirt. I had just been thinking that five minutes before I read your post.

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  6. LindsOctober 16, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Okay...I'm coming out of the closet...umm, well... hmmm, let me start over...
    I WANT TO SEW BETTER! I'm one of those impatient kinds of people. I dont take the time to read piano notes because it doesn't make sence, so i play by ear...ish. And I dont understand sewing patterns, so I just 'wing' it...and well, there's always trial and error. And then there's you...Who has completely captured my fashion vintage love in all your ruffles! And I cant get enough and want to come over to your house for a WHOLE day so you can teach me!
    breathing...calming down. Dont worry, i wont show up at your door step. But maybe you could just make this shirt in my size. Thanks, that'd be great, i'll be waiting by my mailbox.
    :)

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  7. BJ_MamaOctober 17, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    AWESOME! I love the little bow, cute touch!

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  8. RosiesOctober 17, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    I LOVE IT!!! I am so doing that tomorrow!!

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  9. NatashaOctober 17, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Adorable!! I can't wait to try this for Samster.

    Did you have any problems with the waffle fabric stretching? I've had such a hard time sewing with it in the past...any tips?

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  10. AngelaOctober 17, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Whoa that rocks!! You are an excellent seamstress and photographer!!! Happy SITS saturday. I'm following :) http://thesuburbanjungle.blogspot.com

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  11. ~T~October 17, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    That is really cute. I'm usually not a fan of ruffles - but that's very sweet looking.
    Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
    www.tuesdaysattonyas.blogspot.com

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  12. JillOctober 17, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    ADORABLE!!!! and one can never have too many ruffles! :)
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  13. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Too cute!

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  14. michelle@somedaycraftsOctober 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Ridiculously cute! gorgeous! I want matching ones for my daughter and me:)!!!! I'm featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    so incredibly cute! x

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  16. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comOctober 17, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Those are so cute!! I'll def. post about this at Dollar Store Crafts! :)

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  17. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Hey Disney. I hear about you on Michelles Someday Crafts. I'll be following you from now on. What an adorable idea. I think I'm going to have to make my Granddaughter Ki'a a set. Now the trick is to find them at the dollar store.
    Have a Sweet Sunday...Tracy

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  18. AprilOctober 17, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I love this!!! Im gonna have to try it soon. You always make the cutest stuff. Your blog is one my favorites!

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  19. AnneOctober 18, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    This is simply divine!! The ruffles remind me of a multi-strand necklace.

    I postsed a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-ruffle-neck-waffle-shirt/2009/10/18/

    --Anne

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  20. NancyOctober 18, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    i love ruffles and ribbons...that's why i love your blog. keep on ruffling. this is great...i want to make one for myself. thanks for sharing.

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  21. Rachel@oneprettything.comOctober 18, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    This is so, so pretty Disney! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing your process, I'll be linking.

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  22. Tricia CassOctober 18, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    This project is genius and totally adorable!

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  23. AmigurumiGirlOctober 18, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    So creative! Way adorable. (^_^)

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  24. KellieOctober 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Great Job!! Love it! :)

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  25. LindaOctober 19, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    So fantastic! Inspired idea!

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  26. Becky DeVriesOctober 19, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Adorable. I am bookmarking right now, have a little girl that this would be perfect for. Just got the link from Craft Mag!!

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  27. JanaOctober 19, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Awesome! I hope my dollar store has some of those pj's!

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  28. valerieOctober 19, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    i linked to your tutorial

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  29. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I love your idea.
    Thanks and God bless!

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  30. AnnaOctober 19, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    So cute! I love your pictures, too. Your daughter looks so sweet! I can also identify with you comment at the top of your blog about the mashed potatoes. :)

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  31. ms.clarkOctober 19, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Wow. This is really gorgeous. I want to run out and make a couple for my daughters. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  32. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Adorable! It would be cute for teens/adults, as well. Thanks for posting!

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  33. MarisaOctober 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    So cute and inspiring! Found you through Craftzine.com. I'll be coming back again!

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  34. Laura BrayOctober 19, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    What I fantastic project. Keep those ruffles coming.

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  35. Hannah StevensonOctober 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    I think I just found my new favorite blog. This is so cute! I have three girls over here so KEEP THE RUFFLES COMING!!!

    Thanks again for sharing.

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  36. The Huffman'sOctober 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I love it!!!

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  37. Woobie is VeganOctober 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    this turned out beautiful!!

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  38. MuffinOctober 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    What a great idea. I may just have to try this one!

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  39. AshleeOctober 20, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Why are you so awesome???!!! I love this!

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  40. MaggieOctober 20, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Oh, this is just so stinkin' cute!! Love it and definitely will be making it for my little Penelope!

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  41. MollyOctober 21, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Hi there Disney! Just found your blog and I love it! This is the first post I saw, and I picked up two tops and a pair of pants at the dollar store just so I can make this! :)

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  42. JeanieOctober 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Your ideas are as adorable as your daughter. I went to 2 dollar stores today and couldn't find any of the tops or bottoms...I was so disappointed...I will keep looking. Thanks for sharing your cute ideas.

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  43. JulieOctober 24, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful, very clever idea.

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  44. JulieOctober 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Very clever idea, lovely finished piece and model.

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  45. LouiseOctober 29, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Oh, how adorable! She is so so cute. I might make a big version of this for me!

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  46. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    ADORABLE! I might use this idea to make my sis a top (we're almost 30, but she could totally pull off a shirt like this). :)

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  47. Adventures in DressmakingNovember 8, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Oh, that is so cute! What a stylish child. I did something simiar on my blog... http://adventuresindressmaking.blogspot.com/2009/11/jcrew-inspired-novelty-tee.html, check it out! I love the adorned tees we're seeing this season, and they are so quick and fun to make!

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  48. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    It is certainly interesting for me to read the blog. Thank author for it. I like such topics and everything that is connected to this matter. I definitely want to read more soon.

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  49. ShannonDecember 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Totally fabulous! Oh, and never apologize for ruffles!!

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    How easy is that? And how ridiculously great does it look? You´re incredible. Keep up the great work!

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  51. AmberMay 19, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I recently found your blog and have been loving it! Love this top, I will have to bookmark it for ideas for fall/winter. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your feature in the mag. Now that's something to be giddy about!

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  52. The Holtz'sOctober 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    So... all I have to say.. is I am SOOO EXCITED to have been refered to your blog by my sister-in-law!! I just adore all of your stuff! I have two little girls Ava and Lila and can't wait to try your to re-creat some of your stuff!

    Cant wait to read more of your posts!

    www.littlebabyava.blogspot.com
    www.ninnieandyaya.blogspot.com

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