Where did this split shoulder trend come from? I’m not a fan. I think it’s tacky. But all I can think is, how cool would that look with a big pop of color instead of a hole?
So I got one. And then I filled it in with turquoise cotton. And I like it. It’s so easy. Here’s how:
Materials:
*shirt with split shoulder seam
*scrap of colored cotton
*thread to match the shirt
Start by cutting a strip of fabric 2″ wide by the length of your seam. Finish the edges of the strip.
Then, pin it to the inside of one side of the seam.
Sew it up, but stop sewing 1″ from each end.
Then pin to the other side of the seam and stitch it on.
On both ends, pleat the extra fabric where the seam meets and sew in place.
That’s it! Your seam is filled!
So, when all the split shoulder shirts and dresses make their way to the clearance section when cooler weather arrives (they will don’t worry), pick one up and fill it in!
shirt: c/o oasap
Pippa @ BeadsAndBarnacles
09/20 at 12:33 PMyes this is very cute.
Sometimes I like the split seams other times not.
The current trend that I cant stand is the high low hems, who wants to show off the lining of their dress! and it just confuses me.
Anastasia from Natbeesfashion
09/20 at 12:35 PMi think it is much better with a filling! lovely idea :)
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Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco Maison
09/20 at 12:40 PMI love it! It’s really cute like this!
Taylor Urban
09/20 at 1:35 PMCute! And I couldn’t tell your hair was darker or shorter until this post… Really cute :)
devon lynne
09/20 at 1:38 PMSuch a great idea! I noticed a lady at work wearing one the other day and thought it looked odd, and not in a cute way. I’ll definitely be looking for these on clearance now.
Mia Romaguera
09/20 at 1:47 PMCute idea!
you looks beautiful with dark hair & red lips!
Anna
09/20 at 2:25 PMcute! simple and perfect. :)
Julia
09/20 at 2:46 PMI love this idea! I hate those open shoulder seams, too, they’re not at all elegant. But this is cute and a little hat tip to colorblocking :)
Unknown
09/20 at 3:10 PMKate. This is GENIOUS. The split shoulder seam IS tacky (almost as tacky as the huge holes in the shoulders), but this is a super awesome way of salvaging those nightmares into something really cute!
Brittany
09/20 at 3:58 PMCute! I don’t always mind split-shoulders (although when they’re big, they’re awful, totally), but this is a great way to salvage the style!
dzels
09/20 at 4:31 PMgreat idea :)
dzels
09/20 at 4:32 PMgreat idea! :)
Sew Blessed Maw
09/20 at 6:43 PMI am not a fan of the split sleeves either.. But, I love this idea.Will definitely try it out.
Fancy That Notion
09/21 at 12:05 AMOh my goodness! This is so adorable! The split shoulders just seem sooo strange, but this is such a cute touch!:)
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jackie
09/21 at 1:33 AMI like this much better.
calinai
09/21 at 3:14 AMyour red lipstick is so perfect!
Kristie
09/21 at 3:40 AMThis is such a smart idea. I love it. I have wondered what people see in the split shoulders, but this is way better than plain split shoulder sleeve things. Thanks for sharing.
fromlondonwithlove2011
09/23 at 6:09 PMTHANKYOU.thankyou.thankyou.
The split shoulder really bugs me. I actually have the frame for it, but I just don’t get the appeal. I would MUCH rather add the peekaboo of color. Good job!