I bought this fabric for 50¢ in a local op shop with the intention of turning it into underwear, but when I pulled it out of the roll I found that it’s a bit on the bumpy side so it wasn’t really suitable.
I had the fabric in my bag when I went to my patternmaking class and so Sarah and I folded the fabric into four, laid a simple kimono sleeved pattern onto it, cut off the merest wisp of fabric on the neckline and side seams, then I sewed it up and had a new top.
It took about 20 minutes and cost 50 cents. Can’t say fairer than that!
I was able to use the selvedge edge around the bottom of the top, which meant no hemming. All I had to do was to make sure that the patterns aligned at the side seams and turn the neck and sleeve hems under, and I was good to go.
The skirt is Vogue 1247 made yonks ago.
How very thrifty of you Sue! This top has turned out very pretty. I love the way you have used the selvedge for the hem.
Thrifty is my middle name Jean (well sometimes!).
I want to attend this class! Transportation might be a problem though… What a smart creative work! This Sarah is certainly a gem.
She totally is. Teleporting could be an option…!
Gorgeous top…It would be v chic with jeans also…Lovely!
I agree, Rachel, I am looking forward to wearing it with jeans.
Humph! 20 minutes, 50 cents – doesn’t look like it at all! Very nice!
Thanks Linda 🙂
Priceless. It looks great. Lucky that it’s top now and no underwear.
I agree Sonja, I think it makes a much better top.
It looks lovely, and would have made beautiful undies as well, I’m sure. Just can’t pass up a lovely lace, no matter what the price! 🙂
I’m a bit the same, Carolyn!
Just shows, with the right fabric, simpler is better, and cheaper! What a lovely lightweight summer.
Thanks Trish, can’t get much cheaper than this one!
Top! I meant. Where did that go? 🙂
Brilliant. Forget what it cost and enjoy the value you will get from this garment. This is why we sew.