I thought I’d share a pic of a new drop sleeve top while I was packing for my trip yesterday. I haven’t clipped the threads yet, oops!
Pattern: Really old McCall’s 9134
Fabric: single knit jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics
Size: 12
I think I’m now addicted to knits. They’re so soft and comfy, they drape beautifully, and all you need is a simple pattern and a fabulous print to make a knockout garment.
This is the resolution of the Fandango Dress Disaster.
I was able to salvage the skirt and make a drop sleeve top. Pretty simple, only four seams to sew and just some edge finishing with my twin stretch needle. The fabric is from Gorgeous Fabrics (of course), and the pattern is an old McCalls pattern from 1984 that my mom had kicking around (it’s older than I am!).
This is not up to my usual photographing standards, so I apologize. It’s just that I had it on today and I remembered that I had yet to post it. I packed it for a trip I took this weekend and it came out of my suitcase looking perfect and was extremely comfy to drive in.
And yes, I’m 22 and I keep stuffed animals on my bed. Deal with it.
Pattern: McCall’s 5388
Fabric: polyester that I found in the clearance section of Joann’s for $2! This top cost $2!
I think I made it in two days. Easy to cut out since there aren’t many pieces, easy to put together. I had an issue with the shoulders, but that could have been my error. The one side was longer than the other! I probably should have made an 8 instead of a 10 since it’s *really* full. It’s just hard to tell in this photo since I have my hands on my hips, which gathers the fabric up.