Thank you all for your kind comments on my candy striped top yesterday, but you know I just wasn't happy with it, so today I got the scissors out and did a little remodelling.
As you can see below I cut away a lot of the armscye exposing more shoulder. I also took in approximately 2" from each side seam, and last but not least I removed approximate 2" off the bottom of the front pieces choosing to cut it with a curve rather than straight across. I took the curved front inspiration from Viv's lovely green fleece which I tried on and loved.
I am far happier with the new look, and don't feel so matronly (even if that is the case). I now have a top that I will happily wear.
Between all our activities this weekend I did manage to make a nice little top from one of the fabrics I purchased when I was with Viv last weekend.
I have been looking for some nice navy and white stripe jersey for quite some time, and found just the ticket when we were looking at all the lovely fabrics.
Yes I know I seem to be having a bit of nautical theme, perhaps it was inspiration from all the navy and white tops I saw ladies wearing yesterday, but there is something lovely about navy and white that I just love. Ideally I would like to make/buy some crop trousers to wear with this top and a nice pair to white canvas shoes.....note to self, add this to my to-do list.
I am afraid the camera didn't seem to like the stripes and have pushed all my pictures slightly out of focus, but you can still see the top enough (I think).
I used McCalls 6571, which is now a TNT and I just love this top. The whole thing was made on my serger/overlocker and took around 1.5 hours to make and highly recommend this pattern.
Last but not least, I did add a few additional pockets to my Brompton bike bag, one to hold a water bottle, and a double pocket to hold bits and bob, and my mobile phone. while I wanted a bag that I couldn't overload, the recent hot weather found me needing some water to drink but nowhere to store it in the bag - but I do now.
In two weeks time I have two job interviews. I wasn't actively looking for a new job, but was contacted by two separate recruitment consultants, and well lets just say that I am not terribly impressed with the changes our new CEO has made to company policy.
I am not as young as I used to be, and hope that they are not put off by my age (even though they don't know how old I am yet), but I figure I have nothing to lose by going along and just seeing what they say. The big bonus for both these companies they are exactly 1 mile from our London flat, they are actually next door to one an other, a funny coincidence, which would mean if I was offered either of the jobs, my journey to work would be approximately 10 minutes v 1.5 hours + on the train...........makes it quite tempting to move. Still I am getting beyond myself here, first I have to see if I can impress the interviewer, and this leads me to thinking about what I should wear.............Guess what I'll be doing next weekend.
I hope you have had a great weekend, and I'll catch you later................
As you can see below I cut away a lot of the armscye exposing more shoulder. I also took in approximately 2" from each side seam, and last but not least I removed approximate 2" off the bottom of the front pieces choosing to cut it with a curve rather than straight across. I took the curved front inspiration from Viv's lovely green fleece which I tried on and loved.
I am far happier with the new look, and don't feel so matronly (even if that is the case). I now have a top that I will happily wear.
I have been looking for some nice navy and white stripe jersey for quite some time, and found just the ticket when we were looking at all the lovely fabrics.
Yes I know I seem to be having a bit of nautical theme, perhaps it was inspiration from all the navy and white tops I saw ladies wearing yesterday, but there is something lovely about navy and white that I just love. Ideally I would like to make/buy some crop trousers to wear with this top and a nice pair to white canvas shoes.....note to self, add this to my to-do list.
I am afraid the camera didn't seem to like the stripes and have pushed all my pictures slightly out of focus, but you can still see the top enough (I think).
I used McCalls 6571, which is now a TNT and I just love this top. The whole thing was made on my serger/overlocker and took around 1.5 hours to make and highly recommend this pattern.
Last but not least, I did add a few additional pockets to my Brompton bike bag, one to hold a water bottle, and a double pocket to hold bits and bob, and my mobile phone. while I wanted a bag that I couldn't overload, the recent hot weather found me needing some water to drink but nowhere to store it in the bag - but I do now.
In two weeks time I have two job interviews. I wasn't actively looking for a new job, but was contacted by two separate recruitment consultants, and well lets just say that I am not terribly impressed with the changes our new CEO has made to company policy.
I am not as young as I used to be, and hope that they are not put off by my age (even though they don't know how old I am yet), but I figure I have nothing to lose by going along and just seeing what they say. The big bonus for both these companies they are exactly 1 mile from our London flat, they are actually next door to one an other, a funny coincidence, which would mean if I was offered either of the jobs, my journey to work would be approximately 10 minutes v 1.5 hours + on the train...........makes it quite tempting to move. Still I am getting beyond myself here, first I have to see if I can impress the interviewer, and this leads me to thinking about what I should wear.............Guess what I'll be doing next weekend.
I hope you have had a great weekend, and I'll catch you later................
I really like both tops - the redo on the blouse looks better. I also love navy and white stripes. I'm sure you'll find the perfect something for your interviews - best of luck.
ReplyDeleteI use that McCalls as my TNT, too! I think you can wear anything you like to interview, you are innately stylish and confident. Any company would be lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your interviews. Remember, they came looking for you so I think you are a bit ahead of any competition.
ReplyDeleteStripe lover that I am, I find your stripe top wonderful and it will be a workhorse in the closet for sure. The pink top looks cool and comfy for summer.
Good luck on your interviews! The blue stripe top is really a classic look, I love it! And I still like the pink stripe. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your stripy top with the white trousers - very stylish! Good luck with the job interviews. I think most of us love our jobs, we just don't like the company we work for.....
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the very best of luck with your job interviews :)
ReplyDeleteAhoy there, shipmate! Splendid job with the navy and white stripe - perfect. What about that glorious green jacket and coordinating charmeuse print blouse? Lovely outfit, made by you and takes away any sewing pressure.
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