Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I’m sharing an extra little Rectangle Top hack! You can completely transform this top with just four simple ties.
Here are all the details on how I made it:
1️⃣ I used a double gauze for this one (remnant fabric from my bedding project), and I think a more flowy fabric would work beautifully because it will drop from the shoulder nicely.
2️⃣ I based this top on View A. But if you prefer a deeper, more open neckline, feel free to use View B as your base! To give it a lighter, breezier summer look, I narrowed the bodice width by 10 cm (4“) and gave the hemline a fun, asymmetrical cut.
3️⃣ Instead of sewing the side seams, I attached ties to both the front and back panels, just below the bust line. I also did a little testing with different openings for the ties to pass through! On one side, I made a buttonhole about 5 cm (2”) below the tie, and on the other side, I added a small loop about 12 cm (5”) below the tie. Honestly, I love how both experiments turned out, so you can choose whichever style you like best! (Though I think a 12 cm (5”) gap is a bit too wide—an 8 cm (3”) gap would be just perfect!)
4️⃣ Since this was a test piece, I made my ties about 60 cm (24”) long. The front ties are perfect, but I think the back ties would look much prettier if they were a lot longer—maybe around 90 cm (35”) so you have plenty of room to wrap and tie them beautifully!
5️⃣ By the time you see this post, I’ll likely be away on vacation, traveling Eastern Canada and making beautiful memories with my parents-in-law! Because of this, the full YouTube video will be ready around late July. Thank you so much for your patience! ❤️
6️⃣ I paired mine with my white cotton Ele Skirt, and it feels like the most elegant summer outfit!
I’m sharing an extra little Rectangle Top hack! You can completely transform this top with just four simple ties.
Here are all the details on how I made it:
1️⃣ I used a double gauze for this one (remnant fabric from my bedding project), and I think a more flowy fabric would work beautifully because it will drop from the shoulder nicely.
2️⃣ I based this top on View A. But if you prefer a deeper, more open neckline, feel free to use View B as your base! To give it a lighter, breezier summer look, I narrowed the bodice width by 10 cm (4“) and gave the hemline a fun, asymmetrical cut.
3️⃣ Instead of sewing the side seams, I attached ties to both the front and back panels, just below the bust line. I also did a little testing with different openings for the ties to pass through! On one side, I made a buttonhole about 5 cm (2”) below the tie, and on the other side, I added a small loop about 12 cm (5”) below the tie. Honestly, I love how both experiments turned out, so you can choose whichever style you like best! (Though I think a 12 cm (5”) gap is a bit too wide—an 8 cm (3”) gap would be just perfect!)
4️⃣ Since this was a test piece, I made my ties about 60 cm (24”) long. The front ties are perfect, but I think the back ties would look much prettier if they were a lot longer—maybe around 90 cm (35”) so you have plenty of room to wrap and tie them beautifully!
5️⃣ By the time you see this post, I’ll likely be away on vacation, traveling Eastern Canada and making beautiful memories with my parents-in-law! Because of this, the full YouTube video will be ready around late July. Thank you so much for your patience! ❤️
6️⃣ I paired mine with my white cotton Ele Skirt, and it feels like the most elegant summer outfit!
