Thrift Flip GANNI Tie Front Top | Sewing Tutorial

[@ShellyDoss-xm1wx]

I made this top over the weekend from a Thrifted men’s shirt from Goodwill. It turned out so good. With my leftover scraps, I made a matching scrunchie.

[@MaddieLynn]

That is awesome!

[@Orpilorp]

I make blouses from thrifted men's shirts or my sons' shirts because the fabric is really good quality. I am fond of cotton fabrics. The little ties are so cute. Very nicely done!

[@MaddieLynn]

You are so right about the quality of mens shirts!!

[@Maliniebean]

I decided this would be my first sewing project and although it’s not perfect im in love and will be wearing it all summer!! Thank you so much for this video and my new found obsession!!1

[@MaddieLynn]

Ahhh!! This is amazing👏🏻 love when I hear of sewists tackling their first projects💕

[@PetalandPosy]

LOVE the tip about the ties! I actually bought a pattern to make a Ganni dupe and one thing that kept holding me back was that in all the dupes I've seen the ties create a big gap down the front, which is great when you arent super chesty like I am. For me it would border on indecent LOL

[@MaddieLynn]

YES! I agree, that’s why I love sewing the ties like this because it basically overlaps and is a game changer👏🏻

[@connie6690]

Can't wait to try this. It's a good style for my figure and a great way to upcycle my husband's shirts that are worn out at the collar but otherwise in good condition.

[@MaddieLynn]

So glad you enjoyed The video and are going to create your own💕

[@jacquelinea8224]

So so cute. I saw a lightening fast tutorial of this thrift flip on Instagram and have been wanting to try it since. Having this step by step is super helpful. Thanks!

[@MaddieLynn]

Yay! Glad it was what you were looking for💕 have fun sewing

[@taylahkruisdyk3918]

this is the first video i've seen where i have actually understood the 'stitch in the ditch' concept! thank you!

[@MaddieLynn]

Oh yay!! I’m so glad it clicked for you💕

[@caitlinmason1850]

I started learning to sew in June 2024 and used one of my boyfriend’s old work shirts and it came out so well! I’m so proud. I did get a little heavy handed when removing the pocket so I have two small holes 🤦🏻‍♀️ but I loved this tutorial ❤ was so easy to follow.

[@MaddieLynn]

This is amazing! Welcome to the wonderful work of sewing and DIY💕

[@bethupton385]

I have just finished my blouse it turned out lovely , thank you for an easy to follow tutorial

[@MaddieLynn]

Ahhh…this makes me so happy!!

[@pamhartsell7354]

Love the concept. This is something I will try!!

[@MaddieLynn]

So glad you like it, have fun with it!

[@sophieperez4364]

I've made 2 tops now from following along with this video! ❤ You explain everything so clearly THANKYOU! :)

[@MaddieLynn]

Ahhh! No way!! That makes me so happy💕 Glad I could be part of your sewing process!

[@franug]

Thanks!! I just went through my husband's closet and he has several shirts he has never wore, one of those is going to transform into this😁

[@MaddieLynn]

That is awesome! Happy sewing💕

[@angelicaarado464]

Thank you for this tutorial 🥰 I made mine yesterday while watching your video, I handsewn everything and it turned out really cute 💜

[@MaddieLynn]

You’re welcome 😊 Wow, I’m so impressed you hand sewed everything, amazing job!

[@natty3696]

this is really helpful how you show how you make your patterns!

[@MaddieLynn]

Tracing your clothes is one of the easiest ways to make your own patterns💕

[@alicej2033]

So cute! I made a blouse from a curtain my friend was throwing away! LOL

[@MaddieLynn]

Curtains are some of my favorite up-cycled fabrics 👏🏻

[@junehurt2469]

This came out so cute. Well done.

[@MaddieLynn]

Thank you! And thanks for watching💕

[@muiawat]

Literally was looking for this yesterday! You are on it !!

[@MaddieLynn]

Ahhh…yay!! Happy sewing💕

[@totallytaylored]

SO CUTE! I cannot wait to try this!

[@MaddieLynn]

You should! Happy sewing💕

[@anettblum9016]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!! Perfect tutorial!

[@MaddieLynn]

Glad it helped! Happy sewing

[@josefinestorkova3180]

You are so neat!! I really want to try this, looks so good and I have a bunch of oversized shirts I rarely wear.

[@MaddieLynn]

It’s such a fun project!

[@milcameralisroblessanchez6622]

Solo he be visto una parte de este video y ya quiero suscribirme❤. Tu energía es muy linda.❤

[@christink.5264]

This is so cute! Thanks for the turtorial

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks for watching! Happy sewing

[@ZsuzsiM]

Such an amazing project! I will try to make this for our next holiday ❤

[@MaddieLynn]

Please do!

[@hazelhardy3941]

What a great idea. I love the result.

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Bfb038]

Tysm for this tutorial, it’s so helpful! I have a beautiful blouse now that has cost me nothing😊

[@MaddieLynn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lucyhuppert6694]

RUNNING to make this!

[@MaddieLynn]

Yay!! Have fun

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

This is so beautiful!

[@imenell8363]

So cute i love it. I will definitely try this and make you an update about it 🥰❤

[@MaddieLynn]

Yay! Thank you!

[@imenell8363]

@@MaddieLynn update : Everything was perfect until the ruffle part ! I didn't had enough fabric so i didn't do this part :( . But it still pretty like this ! I love the result

[@aleksandrafesenko8093]

Спасибо за мастер класс! Блузка получилась замечательная!

[@perenissa]

love it! will def try it out on my boring shirt

[@MaddieLynn]

Have fun!

[@ligiization]

Looks absolutely lovely, i think i’ll try it too

[@MaddieLynn]

You should!!

[@bea6987]

This turned out so good! I just finished making a top like this a couple days a go and I wish I had sewn on the ties the way you did to eliminate any gaping 😆

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks for watching! Sewing the ties this way was such a game changer when I was making it the first time!

[@bea6987]

@@MaddieLynn I just cut out my pieces for the second version of the top, gonna try your method this time 😆

[@MaddieLynn]

@@bea6987 YAY!!

[@AngelicaCorpuz-m7g]

so pretty! i'll try to make one :)

[@MaddieLynn]

Happy sewing💕

[@izzy13belle]

Great tutorial, will definitely have to try!

[@MaddieLynn]

Yay!! Hope you have fun sewing it

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

So cute!

[@MaddieLynn]

💕💕

[@angiewarren6045]

So cute!

[@MaddieLynn]

Isn’t it though!! Thanks for watching 💕

[@delaneygibson]

What are the settings for the basting stitch? Looks awesome!

[@MaddieLynn]

A basting stitch is always your longest stitch length without backstitching! I have a video on my channel on my classroom series playlist called how to gather that shows you everything you need to know

[@jamieomahen2656]

Excellent video!

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@angelabessant4532]

Stunning xxxx

[@MaddieLynn]

Thank you! 😊

[@emilymatla3605]

Hi! Did you just cut off the collar or did you unpick the seam? :)

[@MaddieLynn]

I cut it off right under the collar band

[@emilymatla3605]

@@MaddieLynn Great! Thank you!

[@Jasminefll]

Excited to make this! Is there anything you need aside from sewing machine and thread and scissors, I.e. elastic for the gathering?

[@MaddieLynn]

Yes! Skinny elastic for the sleeves is the only other thing /:)

[@MsSavvy9]

This is so so cute! I have a 40" underbust and a 49" full bust. I feel like it would be too boxy if I divide the full bust in half splitting between front and back. 🤔 wouldn't the back be baggy and the front be... smooshed?

[@MaddieLynn]

Because this shirt is already a boxy fit there is a bit of ease already built into the overall fit...you could add a bit extra to the sides of the front though and that might give the front more ease?!

[@Gonewilding]

AMAZING :D

[@PaulaMorella]

Hi Madison! Thank you for a great video

[@MaddieLynn]

Hi!! It might be that my hook doesn’t have a latch (mine broke off)? So if yours has a latch make sure the bottom jaw is out of the way so the hook can get the fabric…also I just hooked straight through the fabric so that might be the other thing for you to try:) Hope that helped

[@megangower4669]

Hi there Madison, quick question.. I'm making the top (yay!) and wondering how you finished off the bias binding at the ends of the neckline? There's excess in one shot and then it's neatly sewed in in the next shot. Help! Lol :)

[@MaddieLynn]

Great question!! I sewed the bias binding around the neck before I folded the center front edged in and stitched them down so when I folded those center edged in the ends of the bias bound neckline got folded in and stitched down…does that answer your question? Also so excited your making the shirt💕

[@megangower4669]

Oh thank you!! Yup yup perfect sense ☺️ Really looking forward to the finished result, it's been so fun to work out and follow along with you 🥰

[@ptoste1]

Love the shirt, really amazing. I’m going to give it a try, for sure. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@emm6724]

@@MaddieLynnthank you! I’m at that same part haha

[@janetpargas]

About how long would you say it took to make it? It’s so cute!

[@MaddieLynn]

I made it in a day…hour wise might depend on your level but probably 5 hours max (probably less)

[@KarlaRodriguez-vy1rv]

Can you show how to gather? What a fun project

[@MaddieLynn]

If you go to my channel and go to the playlist "Classroom Series" I have a video showing you how to gather :) I also put the link for the gathering video in the description of this tutorial

[@_SheenaBell]

Super helpful video. I am slightly confused by the measurements for shoulders and bust. My shoulder measurements are 8.25 and bust 8.75. Does that mean my arm whole won’t have as pronounced of a curve as yours?

[@MaddieLynn]

You can honestly draw the arm curve however curved you want! My curve was based on the tshirt I traced but typically I eyeball the arm curve to what looks good. If I were you, I would probably just round up your just measurement to 9.5 or 10 just for ease and to create a curve :) hope that helps

[@_SheenaBell]

@@MaddieLynn thanks so much for getting back so soon. I appreciate you. Very helpful indeed. Can’t wait to finish. 💖

[@masuahkokro8957]

Beautiful

[@MaddieLynn]

💕💕

[@katka101]

I'm a beginner sewist and will try this! How much longer the the ruffle pieces need to be compared to the bottom of the bodice?

[@MaddieLynn]

Have fun sewing! It kind of depends how much fabric you have left from the shirt but my bodice was about 16" long and my ruffles were about 6.5" long

[@gloriaguzman729]

Amazing change!!!

[@MaddieLynn]

👏🏻💕

[@AlmeGonzalez]

Hi! I have a bigger chest, would you recommend to measure my chest circumference separately and not dividing it in two as you explain? Because my chest will be bigger than my back

[@MaddieLynn]

Yes, that would be a good personal adaptation for this and you’ll want to make sure you try the button up on and make sure it’s a good oversized fit for you before cutting

[@MaddieLynn]

Because the bust measurement and back measurement are directly connected in how I made my top, i think if you still did it the way i showed you would be fine because the back would have ease and it would all be based on your measurements

[@ВикторияПегушина-у5ц]

OMG this is fk adorable!!!

[@MaddieLynn]

Thank you!!

[@irenemiller-lubin727]

Instead of using an oversized shirt, can I use the measurements on a tracing paper and create a pattern?

[@MaddieLynn]

You totally can! You’ll just have to do more tweaks when shaping the pieces…especially the sleeves

[@northernmaine2020]

Can you see inside the gaps between each loops?

[@MaddieLynn]

Between the bows? If that’s what you mean no…but only because I sewed the ties about 1/2” away from the edge so that when I tie them they overlap and don’t leave gaps

[@gulcenaz401]

Çok beğendim ❤🎉

[@bethupton385]

Super cute thank you

[@MaddieLynn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@azizabousseta4424]

Is it beginner friendly?? (I've never sew in my life)

[@MaddieLynn]

Yes it is! A number of people who have made it were beginners. I also have individual videos about hemming and gathering on my channel that can help make this tutorial even more easy to follow💕

[@acciokyuhyun]

how do i keep the sleeves long?

[@MaddieLynn]

You can cut the sleeve cuff off right above the button placket to make them a bit longer, but that might affect how much fabric you have left to make the ties

[@karenhilton4684]

Can you turn the music down? It's difficult to hear you.

[@yenyen-x1k]

Can I handsew this?

[@MaddieLynn]

Someone recently commented that they sewed it by hand so you definitely can

[@margaretmold63]

Wish the music wasn't playing, difficult to hear 😢

[@sayontanidas1909]

turn the captions on

[@MissMaria0509]

I dont get how you measure or do the sleeves

[@MaddieLynn]

What part is confusing to you?

[@MissMaria0509]

How do you measure them so they fit the pattern? ❤️

[@MaddieLynn]

@@MissMaria0509 You really don’t alter the sleeves because you are using the old sleeve from the button up shirt, you just shorten them to your elbow and then put an elastic channel in the end💕

[@MN-om5di]

Very nice❤

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks 🤗

[@kath_168]

❤

[@SaraKhan-tt6yr]

❤

[@MaddieLynn]

Thanks for watching💕

[@dwaindean1730]

Promo SM ☝️

[@desi7789]

You're speaking too much 😅 keep it quick