As I mentioned yesterday, I tore in with the seam ripper before I got a picture, so this is kind of reconstructed. In a sloppy and unprofessional way. As is the story of my life these days.
The ruffle that we thought was so cute on the bottom REALLY accentuates your butt. It's CUTE, but not for this shirt. We wondered how to get in and out of it. The lacing up the front wasn't very productive. And if we took the ruffle off, the collar just didn't work, color-wise.
So it sat for months, years, however long it was! I kept it in my minds eye and thought about it. So when I finally had a chance to sew, I couldn't decide on a pattern and this cropped up in my mind. AHA! I'll start small! I pulled out the seam ripper and this is what I've ended up with so far.
Oh and I DID find how you get in and out of it without messing with the lacings. The silly thing had a zipper under one arm... I'm going to remove it and sew the seam up.
I still have to restitch the hem and neckline. Then I think I'll put the laces back in but not criss cross them. Maybe just weave them through on each side and let them dangle at the bottom. Make it a kind of shrug-like jacket.
Meri hasn't even tried this on yet! Before OR after! Well, if it doesn't fit her, maybe I'll keep it!!
Got another project to work on as soon as I'm done with this. A friend of Maddy's wants me to hem a pair of jeans. I get to try out a technique that I've only admired from afar thus far!
Wish me luck!
3 comments:
You are going to give the Refashionista a run for her money.
I wish I had talent like you. I can't even grow weeds. You can sew and grow puppies.
Have fun with the hemming. I can see how that ruffle would be butt enhancing..
Wishing you the best of luck!
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