I stopped into the local op shop on the way back from dropping off Ellie at daycare this morning. They were having a sale – three summer tops for $5. Not sure if that influenced my decision to purchase these tops or not. I think it probably did.
I nearly didn’t get this first one because it’s kind of a trendy style that’s in every single women’s clothing store. (This one is from Target.) But the dressiness, comfort (there’s a bit of stretch to it) and the colour drew me in and I could try to style it in a unique way.
When I touched the pink one I thought it was silk. Checked the tag and it’s polyester, but I bought it anyway to wear to bed because it’s cute and lush-feeling and oversized. Slowly getting over my aversion to pink. (This makes 2 pink wearables in my closet now!)
I got this green one with the intention of removing the shoulder pads and changing the buttons (not a fan of gold buttons on anything).
And that’s what I did:
It’s hugely oversized, due to the pleats at the shoulders (on both front and back). I’m a bit iffy about it as is, so I might resize it. What do you think?
But I adore the vintage buttons I used – had them for ages, they’re from the Camberwell market.
I’ve just found your blog and have enjoyed your posts. I love the tutorial on making a t-shirt based on an existing one. Being a beginner sewer, I’ll have a stab at that one soon enough!
Thanks for stopping by, Sonia, I’m really glad you like it.
If you give the tutorial a go, just let me know if anything’s not clear. It’s my first one!
Your new blog looks great! Nice scores too. I was wondering; the buttons on your banner – did you buy those on etsy? I think I may have possibly sold them to you about 2-3 years ago. That would be so trippy if so!!
Thank you!
And no, I didn’t buy them on Etsy. But yes, that would be weird!
Okay, not to be a total weirdo about this but check out this post of mine from two years ago:
http://whiletangerinedreams.typepad.com/whiletangerinedreams/2008/01/do-you-know-the.html
For some reason on my computer the pictures aren’t loading up. But if you click on the middle image (buttons5) you can see the bottom row of buttons is the exact same as your banner! There was even a comment about passing them on continent to continent (I’m in Canada btw)!
Maybe the green top would look cute with a belt to cinch in the waist? Dunno – but worth a try.
I’ll try it, thanks!
hi there – i just wanted to say i love your heidi and seek blog and i love this blog as well! you’re a wonderful writer and i wish you all the best. cheers!
What a lovely comment, thanks so much!