...make a short-sleeved Tova top.
Huh?
So, yes, one moody day I meant to make Kristina's version of a sleeved Wiksten tank, and I grabbed the pattern for the Tova top and cut away. After taking a week-long break and acknowledging that I did not have the fabric supply to make a brand new top, I made a Tova top. BUT, I made it short-sleeved.
I chopped the sleeve to about 3 inches below the armhole decrease (is that what you call it in sewing?) and hemmed it to the same dimensions as the shirt hem.
Funny story.
So, as if cutting the wrong pattern wasn't enough, I managed to cut the back piece about FIVE INCHES shorter than the front, due to a fold in the pattern that I didn't pay enough attention to. Ugh again. Like the hack job I am, I just sewed a panel on the bottom back, see?
It's there, but the fabric is busy enough that I don't think it's too noticeable.
And another thing. We went to Philly yesterday (loved) and look what I found:
And all the fabric stores are closed on Sunday. Smunch Luck.
It looks great Lauren, I'm glad you were able to save it! I think I'll need a short-sleeved Tova for summer as well...
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right, the fabric is so busy that the added part isn't noticable at all. I had to look at the picture extra hard to figure out where it was!
Thanks - you inspired me! As always I can't wait to see yours if you make one.
Deleteha. your not missing much. I'm from the area too, and my trip to fabric row was less than thrilling... not like new york, that's for sure. or the internet for that matter.
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny - thanks for the tip. I haven't found fabric in Baltimore yet - I've never fabric shopped in New York, I think I would go into overload. I have to do it one day.
DeleteThe top looks great shortsleeved and I can't imagine anyone would notice the pieced on piece. It's hard to find when you're looking for it! Bummer about the fabric shops, that is exactly what would happen to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You know, I probably wouldn't even care if you could see it anyways, but nice to know I might have pulled it off.
DeleteThis looks really lovely. I'm envious of your talent.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's so nice! Thank you so much.
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