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$ $ $ $ $
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Time
20 mins

Follow these steps.
Styling Tips:
1. This muted top will look great with brightly colored skinny jeans or a shot of color in your accessories styling.
2. Metallic jewelry will set off the entire design.

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather Materials and plug in your iron.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut four strips of glitter ric-rac, according to your tank size.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 3
    Step 3

    To determine size, lay strips out diagonally on the tank from intersecting point near right-side hem, to the opposite side seam (as shown).

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 4
    Step 4

    Position strips on shirt, beginning at intersecting point (as seen in photo), creating a sunburst motif.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 5
    Step 5

    Clip edges of ric-rac to accommodate the tank edges.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 6
    Step 6

    Once you're happy with your layout, place printer paper over ric-rac and iron down pieces one at a time (30-35 seconds), repeating process to ensure hold.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 7
    Step 7

    Let cool completely...

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 8
    Step 8

    Position rose applique at center of ric-rac intersection.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 9
    Step 9

    Carefully attach applique into position with hot glue gun.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 10
    Step 10

    Tip: Place something inside of the shirt from the bottom to prevent glue leakage, if the fabric is thin.

  • How to embellish a ribbon top. Opal Embellishment Ric Rac Tank - Step 11
    Step 11

    Let cool completely... and try it on!

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