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05-06-2010, 09:56 AM

Kara

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Haven't sewn a garment in a looooong time. And motherhood has taken it's toll on my wardrobe. Jeans & t-shirts being the uniform of choice.

I needed something that I could use to "dress-up" jeans or wear with pants when I go on a date with HandyMan (DH).

So I made this. Learned gathering and did some seam finishes and worked with bias tape that I made from the fabric so it matched perfectly, instead of "sorta".

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05-06-2010, 10:05 AM

erstan947

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very nice. Enjoy that "date".

05-06-2010, 10:12 AM

Marjpf

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Very cute! You did a great job.

05-06-2010, 10:17 AM

quiltluvr

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Very, very good sewing, so straight and even. Love the fabric, so light and airy.

05-06-2010, 10:26 AM

raptureready

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Looks fantastic to me.
But I've got to tell you. I didn't read all the way through your post, just glanced, saw that you made something and scrolled down to the pix so that I could hurry and see it. Being a person that never wears jeans, only dresses, I though, "WOW, that's one short dress. I hope she doesn't drop anything that she'll have to pick up." Then I went back and read the entire thing and realized it was a top. LOLLOLLOL

05-06-2010, 10:27 AM

sharon b

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Love your top ! Great job sewing.... Did you design it yourself or use a pattern ?

Hope you have a grand time on the date :wink:

05-06-2010, 10:28 AM

Grama Lehr

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Where did you find the pattern?? It sure looks comfy and cool!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

05-06-2010, 10:31 AM

clem55

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Now you are ready to go! Very cute top!Looks as if you did a good job sewing, now get busy and make more!!LOL

05-06-2010, 10:32 AM

Pam

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Very cute, well done. I like the soft colors. Make sure you wear pants, Raptureready will be watching, LOL.

05-06-2010, 10:52 AM

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Kara

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Here's the pattern link....

http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m538...ay&list=search

I did the ruffly version without the ruffles. Not a big fan of froo-froo and fluff...

And thanks to everyone for your comments :)