Monday, May 24, 2010

Tank Top Re-do

We have this great store in Phoenix called Last Chance that's FULL of great bargains. Awhile ago they were selling tank tops for $1 each... so I bought 10! The problem is that I didn't try them on, and when I got them home I realized that they were all really low-cut.

This post is the first in (hopefully) a series of tank top re-dos. I used pre-made ruffle trim that I bought at SAS fabric for 30 cents per yard. I think it's pretty cute :).

This photo shows what the tank top looks like...

... but this shot is cuter :)

And here's the back:
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42 comments:

  1. ElliMay 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Super adorable! And that second picture IS cute. Look forward to seeing what you do with the others, just wishing I had your creative eye.

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  2. ShelleyMay 24, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Super cute!!!

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  3. sharonMay 24, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    so cute!

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  4. Mary CaroleMay 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    OOOOOoooooh...I love that! Very creative way to fix an "over exposure" problem! Can't wait to see the other tank top re-dos.

    ~ MC

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  5. The Porter FamilyMay 24, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    What a great idea!!!! Looks really good ;)

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  6. MoonofsilverMay 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Wow =) I'm going to try this, also, if you don't mind! Its super cute and adorable. You are so crafty =)

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  7. Tracey JacobsenMay 24, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Clever JJ... clever. (and you are so cute) :)

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  8. DesireeMay 24, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    How awesome and cute are you!

    BTW, excited to see you at AMPFEST in October! :)

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  9. Judy KellnerMay 24, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    What a beauty!

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  10. SophieJPMay 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    I'm going to copy you! Such a great idea!

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  11. NepperessMay 24, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Um, seriously adorable! Love it.

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  12. UnknownMay 24, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    SUCH A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. B.D.BroncoMay 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    okay first -you would think you bought a one of a kind shirt already made that way

    second, gold star for pursuing modesty and doing it in such a cute way :)

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  14. The Bentley'sMay 24, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    What a great idea! I have run into the same problem before, and I never even thought to do this! You are awesome JJ!!

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  15. loveneverfailsyouMay 24, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    woah! that looks awesome! :) good job!

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  16. UnknownMay 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    what a great idea! and a creative solution to an all-too-common problem...

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  17. ElizabethMay 24, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    whoa- super creative. i'm still practicing my sewing skills but if i can ever get the hang of it hopefully i can be as creative one day :) luvs yas :)

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  18. .jimaie.marie.May 24, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Aaa, that's so smart! It look adorable too! Love this.

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  19. Opie DawnMay 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    So cute! What a great idea!

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  20. Creative MamaMay 24, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    I should add... that in all your craftiness... your EARRINGS are also made by your hands!!! or mine... shoot... I can't remember now... looks lovely friend...

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  21. MandyMay 24, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    I love it! You are so creative, JJ, and give me so many ideas!

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  22. Laura {{* *}}May 25, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    This could really start something!
    A ruffle effect
    on the tank top fashion
    across the world!

    Beautiful!
    {{* *}}

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  23. lisaMay 25, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    you are kidding me?! i usually layer my tanks when one of them is too revealing, but what you did is soooo creative and adorable! i am definitely going to do this with a few of mine. thanks for such a brilliant idea. you are so crazy cute!

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  24. Margaret SpearsMay 25, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Love this!!!!!!! What a great idea!

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  25. Sleepless StitchMay 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    So cute!! Can't wait to see the rest! And your hair is super cute too! Great shots.

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  26. penandviewMay 25, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    You rock the re-do Jennifer! Love it. :)

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  27. Molly W.May 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    you are so clever!! super cute!

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  28. MacMay 26, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Brilliancy!!! Love it!

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  29. FeleciaMay 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    very creative and cute!

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  30. JuliePJune 2, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    You are so talented! I would love to hang out and do stuff like this tank top and that pillow...so adorable! :)

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  31. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    how cute and creative. i would never have thought to add ruffles to my tanks.. this certainly would fix the bareness of them. thanks

    sandi

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  32. Amber PaulsenJune 11, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Love it! Thanks so much for this post. God made you beautiful and He blessed you with a lot of creativity. ;)

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  33. suzannah | the smitten wordJune 22, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    i clicked here b/c a post said camp, which is what our family is up to also. the wild and wonderful whirlwind:)

    adorable tanks!

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  34. Melissa Marie HeadJune 23, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Ooooh I love it! I live in tank tops in the summer so this is a very fun way to update them.

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  35. kristenJuly 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    That's so pretty! It look like a modern take on Edwardian style! I'm always trying to find modest clothes, and this is a great solution.

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  36. RockyJuly 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    great idea :]

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  37. familygreggJuly 4, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Love love love love love! We bought at least ten...and we've been playing w/t's also...

    http://familygregg.blogspot.com/2010/05/re-constructed-tees.html

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  38. J.BlackJuly 4, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    what a cute idea!! Looks great!

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  39. Amy DaytonJuly 4, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    I love what you did with the tank top! Modest and very feminine... and doesn't look like it's "homemade". It looks great. I'm always having to find ways to alter a neckline. I definitely like this!

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  40. Amy SmithJuly 10, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    I love this! And your Africa pillow too!

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  41. SarahApril 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    What a great idea! Super cute!
    -Sarah from Create Studio
    www.createstudio.blogspot.com

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  42. LostSockArtTeacherJune 27, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    You "think" it is cute... I KNOW IT IS CUTE! I want to make one. What a good idea for lower cut tanks. You are too neat=o.

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