Adding a little fringe to my wardrobe was a lot easier than I thought.
I’ve been seeing it everywhere. The fringe. After seeing lovely projects by Kingdom of Style and Style Bubble’s fringe tights, I was incredibly inspired. After my… ‘ooh, you should do this, and you should do that’ with fringe I thought I might give it a go myself. To tell the truth, I’m not well versed in home economics. I don’t have a sewing machine and all my crochet projects end up looking like amoebas. However, I was pleasantly surprised how adding a little fringe to my wardrobe was a lot easier than anticipated.
Step 1: The Materials
I don’t have a sewing machine. Heck, I didn’t even have a needle and thread. I did have a rather mom-ish black tank picked up from the 1EUR bin at the flea market.
1. 1 Meter (Yard) of Chainette Fringe
2. Thread
3. Sewing Needle (And some pins… I didn’t have them, but so I just used the other needles in the pack)
4. A garment for embellishing
Step 2: The First Row
Here I just cut the fringe to line half the collar of the tank. I then pinned the fringe. Using the backstitch technique, I sewed the fringe along the collar, making sure to reinforce both the begining and the end with an extra stitch.
Step 3: The Second Row
The first row is a lot easier because I used the collar as a guide. Where I placed the second row was a bit trickier. I used the measurement of about two fingers width distance, and pinned the second row. For the second row, I was a bit more careful about pinning, and watching where I was going.
The Finished Fringe
You can add as many rows as you like, but I decided with this particular tank, to stop at three. Now I have a fringy tank that’s both stylish and subtle.
Now, that this all took less than an hour, I’m just thinking of what else I can add fringes too….
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Jesus, that is perfection. I really like how restrained the fringe is. I’m going to the fabric store right now
I’ve been going crazy with fringe too, just bought a whole load at the fabric store and am going to get started today. Your top looks so great, maybe it will kick me off the computer and get started!
Looks fantastic, your DIY job has inspired me to de-lurk. Tempted to try it myself – I’m a non-sewer too but looks like I could manage this.
You are my hero…I have been thinking about how i can add fringe to some handbags. This might be the answer.
Nice job Jeannine! You are looking lovely. We miss you here!
angel! oh dear, i don’t know, it’s not as good as your diy projects, but you are my inspiration! i do miss you too!
punky~ you know you are going to post those bags when you attach the fringe
kate~ i think with your skills, this will be super easy
angie~ i need to get off the computer too… analog stuff is fun!
heather~ good luck!!
I love how that looks. Great DIY work! Plus I love the outfit
i love it – will you be wearing that to paris (hint, hint)?:-)
love this!
Imagine what you could have done if you owned a sewing machine! And how fast such a pattern would be completed…
Still great job for a manual sewing project!
So cute! I have so many DIY in the que… have to add this to the list!
That looks great! I also like how you paired it with a braided belt.
Love the results!
Hello, I think your blog is wonderful!
Anyway, I love love how this project turned out. So lovely! This definitely has prompted me to try it out myself. Thanks.
Wow, not to sound cliche but you really do make that look easier than I thought. I’ll have to try it.
i told you on facebook already but let me tell you again: you look ADORABLE!!
I enjoyed—>> (And some pins… I didn’t have them, but so I just used the other needles in the pack) … ^_^
dude, it is WAY easier than expected, mostly because of the top bit that holds the fringe together, it’s easy to follow a line. and if you mess up (which i do a lot) it’s not blaringly obvious.
sewing machine… i picked one up today, it just needs a small repair.
noel, welcome! hope you stop by soon!
bobble! i heart you!
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Gorgeous! I love decorating plain tees and tanks!
Now do one for me!
for you my lady… anything!
Thank you so much for this! I am going to try this! xx
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oh god, please sell these in your etsy shop!!
That’s so exciting that you got a sewing machine, you’re gonna have soooo much fun!
So I did eventually get off the computer, and I did do my own fringe project, yay! I made some necklaces and I’m going to post them tomorrow, so thanks for the kick in the butt!
This look amazing, you’ve made it look very easy. I’ve been inspired to go try some fringing myself!
Absolutely stunning….!
LOVE! That is adorable, and I’m putting it at the top of my Sewing Projects That I’m Dying to Do But May Never Actually Have Time For List.
Fabulous work – I need to find some time…
I did one like this a while ago, with fringe trim from a vintage scarf (the rest of the scarf was poly, so I promise it was fine), and a tank from H&M that had a low back. I will take photos and post on my blog…
Nice….always good to see it being done by hand. But i still prefer a machine to do the work for me. Lol…
Hey just wanted to let you know I linked to your site! This post is really great!
Here it is
http://culturistas.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekly-linkage.html
I just love the trim you’ve got around the neck. they must be quite expensive to get that much. You should try sewing them flat on industrial sewing machines. Else my years of experience tell that its best by hand. might take time but perfect stitches in the end
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I love the top and the skirt! Where did you get the fabric for the skirt? I’m pretty much obsessed with that print now; it’s so cute!
That’s a really sweet design Jennine! And thanks for the backstitch tutorial, checked that out and it gave me some nice ideas.
Sarah.
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