Last year, I scored a beautiful ikat scarf at the thrift store for $1. I knew I wanted to mix it with denim, but it took me FOREVER to find the PERFECT distressed shade of blue to match the scarf. I did a little happy dance when I found the denim skirt for just a few bucks. The bias flair of the skirt inspired me to refashion it into a boho chic swing top.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to upcycle the scarf into a shoulder yoke and attach the skirt as the bodice of the swing tank top. This easy sewing project only took me 2 hours to make.
Here’s a quick overview of the swing tank top refashion:
Step 1: Cut out shoulder yoke
Step 2: Cut out skirt for the bodice
Step 3: Attach skirt to the shoulder yoke
Step 4: Trim armhole and sides of tank
Step 5: Sew shoulders and sides
Step 6: Finish the neckline and armholes
Step 1: Cut out shoulder yoke
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That's beautiful! I have over 100 scarves and probably 60+ skirts I have thrifted to upcycle.
I am going to try to copy your design and I wonder if you can answer a question.
I'm 5'11" with what is usually referred to as an "hourglass" figure (not bragging; you have no idea how hard it is to find ready to wear in my size!)
Anyway, I have broad shoulders and my bra size is 44DD, but, my waist measurement is 32. The biggest problem with this is anything that fits my shoulders and bust disguises my waistline and makes me look like a linebacker! The fixes for this usually involve princess seams, darts etc. Bias styles like your design are usually flattering, as well.
Now for the question - how do you think this design would work on a body- style like mine?
Thanks,
April
So cute! Wonderfully done!