Wednesday, May 12, 2010

32 Things: Double-V Tunic


32 Things
8 Items Completed
194 Days To Go

OK, so this isn't all that original since I made a dress just like this top a couple of weeks ago, but I am SO GLAD I made this top.  The silhouette is so flattering, and it totally allows me to pig out - double win!
All I did was make a shorter version of the dress and voila, great casual top!  And boy do I need some.  I have no fun, easy clothing... all I have is stuff for work.  Add to that my penchant for always (and I mean always) dripping food onto my shirts and I've got nothing easy and casual to wear.

I'm not complaining, mind you, but when I'm running to the store I just want to put someting on and go without looking like I'm going to work.  But I also don't want to look like a slob (yes, I am the lady that will not leave the house without at least some makeup).  Basically what I'm trying to say is that I'm not rockin' these, but I don't want to wear slacks to the store, either.
 
This top is great because it's all that AND it only took about 3/4 of a yard, so depending on the knit you use you could make this for just a couple of bucks!  Word!!

I love this fabric.  It was a whopping $2.98 a yard, so this top came in at just under $2.50 if you don't count the cost of thread & needles.  I wear it to death.  I must say that this dress pattern has gotten serious mileage, so please give it a whirl if you're looking for something easy and pretty.  Remember, I will shirrrrr for pizza, so ship me your stuff if your machine is a pain and won't gather with elastic thread like my Martha does.  Pepperoni, jalapenos, and mushrooms please. 

Round Table pizza preferred.

xoxoxoxoxoxo,
Posted by Regan Rothery
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3 comments:

  1. You've got to be kidding me. Pajamajeans? Never heard about those before. Oh my.

    I understand the need for lots of tops. I'm such a food spiller on my tops too. It's ridiculous. Especially since I love wearing all kinds of luxurious fabrics, that don't wash really well. My husband jokes sometimes that I should wear a bib when eating chocolate, because I don't spill during dinner, only while eating chocolate. Which wouldn't be such a problem if I didn't eat way too much chocolate all the time. :-)

    Anyway, just wanted to say I think your top is really cute!

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  2. Oh, I love that top! That is definitely something I'd wear!!!! :)

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  3. Thanks ice! Give it a shot -- it's something you can cut, sew, and wear in 2 hours.

    Karin, it's so nice to hear that I'm not the only one with eating problems! My stains are mostly from spaghetti sauce since I eat spaghetti at least once a week. I actually eat with my bib apron on when I'm at home, hahaha!

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