RuLo Top and Tunic

I'm not always comfortable with wearing a crop top. My belly is a secret that I would like to keep to myself. When I was approached with the challenge of making a crop top, I wasn't thrilled, but I took it as an opportunity to shine.

I decided that the new George + Ginger RuLo Crop Top would be great with a pair of mid waist Chelsea Pants by Greenstyle Creations. The RuLo's full bell sleeves with ties really compliments the flair of the Chelsea pants. This ensemble is sheer perfection in my eyes.

Not only is the RuLo an awesome crop top, it can also be a regular length, tunic, dress and an over-sized dolman. These fabulous sleeves has the options to be a full bell, with or without ties, single, double, triple bell, or a basic sleeve. But wait there's more. There is even an option for shoulder ruffles.

The RuLo top can be made with a two-way stretch sweater knit. You will need about 2 + yards of fabric. I got my sweater knit from the clearance fabric section at Walmart. This sweater knit is very thin but it was easy to sew, and for the price, $1 a yard, it's a total win.

This RuLo is the tunic length version with 3 bell tier sleeves. I'm in love with the sleeves of this tunic. It takes a little extra fabric to make but it is so worth it. This is such a simple yet striking piece. I paired it with my awesome knee high boots and snake skin leggings, both from JCPenney's.

This fabric is from Girl Charlee. (referral link.) It is a 4 way stretch vertical zigzag hacci sweater knit. I have a secret, i cut the fabric opposite of the vertical stretch. I liked the fabric much better as a diagonal zigzag so I did a bad thing. It works and I couldn't pass on the price of this material.

This top is by far the most ME top that I've made in a while. If you've never tried George + Ginger patterns now is the time. This pattern comes together in no time and with good fabric bargain finds, you could be styling on the cheap!!

Keep Sewing!

SewKyrsto

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