Ever since I have discovered godets (or side wedges, as I like to call them) as a way to make tight tops into swing tops, I’m in love with the technique. It’s just the thing for those of us who no longer have flat tummies. I found this knit long sleeved top at the thrift store awhile back, but it was too tight across my middle. I took another knit top, cut some side wedges, went to my serger, and in no time I made it wearable.

The first top already has the side seams ripped out. I used a seam ripper and picked out a bit of the hem on either side of the seams, as well as the side seam up to the underarm. The second top is the one I cut the wedges from. I measured the side opening, and it was 14 inches. I forgot to take a photo, but I measured from the underarm to the hem on the second shirt on the diagonal, 14 inches. Then I sewed the wedges into the side seams using my serger, from the hem up to the underarm on all four seams.

I love how the shirt has different graphics on the back and the front, and the sleeves are made from each of the knit fabrics. Adding the wedges just added to the eclectic design.

The completed reconstruction. Now it’s a swingy top that won’t cling to my middle. I can’t wait to wear it!