J. Crew Ribbon Neckline Refashion Tutorial
October 25, 2009 7:56 amJ. Crew- You’re killing me. I can’t keep up with all your fun shirts.
I fell in love with this shirt from J. Crew. I love the colors and I like the randomness of the layers.
So here’s my imitation tutorial. Grab a t shirt. I scored with some great T’s from Forever 21 for under $5.
I got this peachy pink fabric and cut a strip double the length of the neckline and about 2 inches wide.
Fray check the sides.
Beginning at the end of the collar make tucks and pin in place. We’re not going for an exact look here, so make it random.
Tuck in and out, around, up and down(however you want) around the entire colar, pinning in place as you go.
Here’s an up close of how mine looks.
Then you just need to stitch it in place. What I did is stitched it twice, one row about 1/4 of an inch from the ends, and the other row of stitches 1/4 of an inch from the other end.
An up close…
There’s ONE more thing I did that I didn’t photograph. It’s an optional step. It wasn’t looking quite right to me so I got another piece of the same fabric and I put it in the center for a double layer. I only did that piece about 1/2 an inch. I did the same random gathering, just with a small piece. It just made it look more complete.
Here’s my sister wearing it for me.
Isn’t it lovely?
Got more J. Crew inspirations coming this week!!!!
Tags: J. Crew, jersey, knit, shirt, top
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By Nori on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
I love this shirt and can't wait to see your upcoming posts!
Thanks for sharing!
By casserole on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
Very pretty!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-j-crew-inspired-ruffle-neck-tee/2009/10/25/
–Anne
By Always Inspire on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
fabulous!
By Amy on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
LOve it! will try it for sure!
By luke and pamela on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
love this! i am a beginning sewer, and i have tried to sort of applique things on clothes before and make a fray but the fray never looks right. is the fray thing you use made to MAKE a fray?!? i am hoping this is the case! thanks!
By The Hess Fam on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
Can I tell you that I tell everyone about your blog! I swear today at my church there was like 5 of us wearing our new ruffle shirts!! You need to get a button for your site so I can put it on mine!
By Andrea on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
By any chance will you be listing any of these in yoru etsy shop? If so, I'd be very interested in one!!!
By Anonymous on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
Can you do something else besides ruffles?
By Alexis on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
Andrea- I might be listing one. I'll let you know if I do. I always do specail orders, too.
The Hess Family- I am getting a button soon! I can't wait for my new site.
Luke and Pamela- No, the fray check seals the end so it won't fray.
Anonymous- They aren't ruffles. They're pleats. You should know by now that I love ruffles so if you don't like them, you're more than welcome to not look at my blog
By Lisa on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
I have a plain white long sleeve tee I was looking at this morning…wondering what you would do to enhance it.
Now I know!
By Jess on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
I'm just going to have to try this one…it is so cute! I'm enjoying your blog and all of your great ideas. Thanks for sharing them
By Simply Mel on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
You are one talented chic mama! Love it!
By Lisa Ensor on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply
Love it! You are amazing!!
By ecostitcher on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply
Gorgeous – the colours suit you really well. Want to have a go at this one.
By Lila Jo on Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
LOVE it yet again… just updated a toddler sweatshirt using your instructions! Thanks!
By Allison and Ben Brandt on Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
I made a shirt similar to this following this tutorial..thanks! I was wondering though if you had a problem with the fabric making the neckline gape a little when sitting down, it looks fine standing up..but its seems to have made the neckline heavy even though I used a super lightweight fabric for the accent..maybe I just need a stiffer shirt? Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks again, I love your blog!
By Debra on May 24, 2010 | Reply
This is such a cute touch! It really makes the shirt look special. Love it!
By Patricia on Jan 13, 2011 | Reply
If you don’t use a stretch fabric for the ruffle, will the neckline still be stretchy enough to go over my head?
By Jezabelrocks on Jan 17, 2011 | Reply
Love it! I am going to try it this afternoon. You’re right, the second layer finished it perfectly.
By qwerty on Jan 26, 2011 | Reply
Just found this site…I gotta say you’re so manually gifted it’s depressing lol (OK,some training probably had sth to do with it but still)