Anthropologizing LOFT

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

I'm pretty sure the entire female population went crazy
when Anthropologie introduced the Volante shirt (myself included).
I mean, who wouldn't swoon over something so chic and feminine, huh?
Bows on the shoulder? Eeepp!
That'll make any girl feel fierce.
I'd already decided to purchase the Volante, when I found this
light-weight sweater I'd bought on clearance from the LOFT
perishing in the darkness of my sweater bin under the bed
As you know if you follow this blog at all,
I sorta have this personality flaw that causes me
to look at clothing in the store and think,
Well, shoot...I can pull that off!
Armed with a bit of know-how and half a yard of gray lining
I came up with a pretty close version of the Volante. Yay!!!


I chose these sizes for no good reason...it was pretty much all guess-work
(but I did write them down, so I could share them with you).
If I did this again, I'd use these same sizes.

Do this gently.
You don't want to accidentally punch a hole through your stitching.
At this point, you'll also want to press the pieces.



I used my machine to sew these down right across the gathering stitches.

Cue: WILD APPLAUSE FOR YOURSELF! 


Awesome, no?
I'm gonna wear it and wear it and wear it and...and...and...
G'night, darlings.
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31 comments:

  1. SherryMay 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    WOW! Awesome! You do such great work.... I love this! Thanks for sharing. I am not sure I am ready to tackle something like this but I like living vicariously through your talent.... hahahaha. Cheers!

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  2. PeggyMay 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    you.never.cease.to.amaze.me.

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  3. DebbieMay 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love your version! You look so cute! :-)

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  4. Alicia MarieMay 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Love this. I LOVE LOVE the subtle stripe in the sweater. The Volante was actually one of my only full price Anthro purchases for my bday. Your looks fantastic.

    Too bad I am scared of sewing...I would totally try another color!

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  5. JewishGirlBlogMay 3, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Gawd, you are so impressive, Kristina!

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  6. SandrineMay 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow, I am impressed with the result! You look fabulous! I wish I was patient enough to sew...

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  7. vintageglam1234May 3, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Awesome yes! You are so clever. This is a brilliant way of jazzing up an old tee.

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  8. ElaineMay 3, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Totally awesome!! I love it!!

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  9. CorinnaMay 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Awesome in many ways!!

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    You rock! You are so very, very talented!

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  11. Another Day Another OutfitMay 3, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    So cute! You did a great job, I love it!

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  12. HirokoMay 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wow! Another great tutorial! Thank you, Kristina!
    I am going to try and let you know how it goes.

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  13. Molly at AnthromollogiesMay 3, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love your version so much more than the real Volante. You're brilliant!

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  14. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Wow. How do you "see" these things? I'm in awe of your talent. You have definitely been blessed. Enjoy your sweater!!

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  15. JenniMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    WOw, that is seriously amazing girlie! I LOVE the bow on the subtle striped shirt. WAY cuter than the ANthro piece I think! =)

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  16. Modest Fashion SenseMay 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Wonderful!! I can't wait to try this out!! :D Thanks for sharing

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  17. Kristina ClemensMay 4, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Hey ladies! Thanks, thanks, thanks! Now go try it yourselves! =)

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  18. Lisa - respect the shoesMay 4, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    This is fantastic - you are so talented. Now if Anthro would take a cue from you and come out with a striped volante!

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  19. RachelMay 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    You are a genius!!! A knock off of this anthropologie top was my next project and I was wondering about the bow. Thank you for this tutorial.

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  20. Katrina (Betty Ray)May 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Awesome. It looks even better than the Anthro version cuz I love your Loft sweater so much more. Looks great with your denim trousers too. Beautiful!

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  21. ChristyMay 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Wow. Awesome and awesome.

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  22. LeahMay 4, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Love this, Kristina!! This restructured shirt is ADORABLE.

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  23. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you so much for posting this! I am in the process of making my own as well and was wanting some good directions! Can't wait to try this now!

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  24. PattiMay 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    So lovely! I have to admit this top didn't do anything for me in person, but maybe it was because it was a wrinkly mess? Anyhow, your version is finally making me love it!

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  25. dajana, all kinds of lovelyMay 6, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Love this! Talented & a sweetie-pie. :)

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  26. Runner LeanaMay 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow, that looks fantastic!! Thanks for the tutorial. I missed out on the Volante, but maybe now I don't have to!

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  27. LoriMay 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    This looks amazing Kristina!

    Lorispeak

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  28. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}May 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    This is a great refashion!!! I love the bow - just darling!
    Thanks for linking this up - I'm sharing this on my FB page!

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  29. henning loveSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    i wish you could make me a top exactly like this one!! it is lovely and totally something i would love to wear

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  30. AnonymousDecember 31, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    thank you for sharing this beautiful top and how to make it. I am definately going to make one for myself (slightly larger than yours though)!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    I would do this down the back as well, so cut twice as much.

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