Ruffles w/ McCalls & Simplicity Patterns

I have to admit, I have been completely inspired this summer to sew sew sew.  In addition to my 3ft tall bundle of inspiration I am completely inspired by everything Rag & Bone.  As I’m browsing moodfabrics.com and adding fabric to my wish list, it occurs to me my list is filled with a ton of their fabric.  Everything Rag & Bone I have ordered has been amazing and so on trend this season.

This light/med blue Rag & Bone was no different.  It’s a cotton shirting fabric that reminds me of a slightly thicker chambray with zero stretch.  It has a slight sheen, which makes it look more luxe and irons and sews well.  FYI, the fabric is lighter and much nicer than it appears on moodfabrics.com.  Check out all the Rag & Bone goodies here!

This skirt was made using  McCalls M6024 dress pattern with the following alterations:

-Used the skirt only pattern pieces

-Removed 4″ from the length

-Added a 1″ waistband

-Added two wrap ties to the skirt waist band

-Added 1″ to the width of the ruffles

FYI don’t adjust the length of the ruffles due to shortening the skirt, keeping the length gives you a more exaggerated ruffle.

-Attach the ruffle by pleating it to the skirt

The top was made using vintage McCalls 9458 view C with the following alterations:

-Removed 4″ from the length

-Removed 2″ from the length of the sleeves

-Added a 28″x6″ pleated bottom sleeve

-Added a 1″ band to the bottom of the sleeves

Chandler’s top was made using vintage Simplicity 9562 dress pattern with the following alterations:

-Removed 9 1/2″ from the length of the skirt

-Removed 2″ from the length of the bodice

-Removed 1″ off the length of the sleeves

-Added a 26″x3″ ruffle band

Top-DIY Skirt-DIY- Heels- Dolce & Gabanna- Shades- Karen Walker