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Add a Flounce to a Top
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I will show you how to add a pre-made flounce to a top. I'm using a pre-made flounce which makes this project easier to do.
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Adding a Flounce to a Top that's too Short
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This top is shorter than I like to wear, so I'm going to make it longer by adding a flounce to it.
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A Pre-made Flounce
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Here is a top with a flounce attached. This top does not fit me so I will use this flounce on my other top that does fit.
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Remove Flounce From Top
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Carefully remove flounce from top with a seam ripper.
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Flounce with Reinforced Edge
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So this pre-made flounce comes with the added benefit of still having this reinforced center edge. I was able to save this edge and attach it to the bottom of my top. If your flounce is not reinforced here you might want to do a simple basting stitch so your material will not stretch too much when you pin it to your top. This pre-made flounce also comes with a hem already in place.
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Top and Flounce
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Full Flounce
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Here is the full circular flounce opened up. As you can see there is more than you need here. Decide which section of the flounce will work best for your top. I measured how much I needed at the bottom of my top and cut away the edges that were too narrow or too wide.
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Flounce Cut to Size
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Here is the flounce cut to the correct size for adding to the bottom of your top. I have left some additional material on the edge that is still open to allow for a seam. Now turn your top and flounce inside out.
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Pinning Flounce to Bottom of Top
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Top and flounce are turned inside out. The flounce is attached to the bottom of the top. Match side seams of flounce to side seams of top. If you do not have 2 side seams then this is not necessary. You will most likely have one side seam when you bring the flounce edges together. Place flounce edge approximately 1 inch above the hem line of the top. This measurement may vary depending on your top hem line and desired length.
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Matching Side Seams
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Make sure to match up side seams of both the top and the flounce.
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Bringing Together Edges of Flounce
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To finish the side seam that is still open, bring edges of flounce together at the top's side seam.
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Pin at Side Seam
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Pin the top edge of the flounce to the red top's side seam. Now bring the other edge of the flounce to match the same side seam and with right sides of the flounce facing each other pin the flounce together.
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Pinning the Flounce Edges Together
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Pin the flounce edges together making sure that you have the right sides facing each other. Pin from top of flounce down to the hem seam. Flare out the pins to create the seam line to keep the flounce shape consistent.
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Sew Seam
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Sew seam, removing pins before you sew the area.
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Completed Seam
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Flounce is Pinned and Ready to Sew
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Now all the little details are done and you are ready to sew your flounce onto your top. Turn your top right side out.
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Adjusting the Length
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Note: My pre-made flounce varied a little from the inner edge of the flounce to the hem of the flounce. After pinning the flounce to the top I used a ruler to see where the length varied and then adjusted the flounce by raising or lowering it at the sewing line.
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Sew
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Here is the top and flounce turned right side out. I am sewing on top of the bottom hem seam line of the top. Sew all around the circumference of the top.
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Attached Flounce
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Here is the attached sewn flounce viewed from the inside of the garment.
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Finished Flounce!
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Completed Top with Flounce
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Now my top is not too short anymore and not only has added length, but also added creativity and style with a soft flow to it.
Enjoy,
🌹Linda
