Is anyone else in love with the new Cyntha Rowley patterns for Simplicity? I bought a couple last week during JoAnn's $1 sale. I had an urge to make something yesterday but only had a bit of time so I did the simplest version of the tank top (2593).
I used fabric from a pillowcase I bought at a thrift shop for 49 cents:
Total cost: $1.49.
Next time I make it I'll modify it a bit because I learned that my bust is not nearly as wide as a pillowcase and my hips are a bit wider than one. Story of my life. In fact, I think I'll save the groovy pillowcases for the kids and use something more flowy for myself.
Amy Karol (Angry Chicken) followed the same pattern recently, too, and I love her version.
Next up:
I've decided I'm going to start waking up at 3 a.m. so I have more time to sew. I haven't implemented this yet, but it's my plan.
great shirt. i love the $1 sales at joann's. some times they are written on my family calander.
Posted by: suna | May 29, 2009 at 07:01 PM
I've been wanting to wake up at 5am for some 'me time' but I just can't drag myself out of bed...
Your top is cute, but the way!
Posted by: susannah | May 29, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I have always been insanely jealous of people that can sew. My friend Bethany says, "It's easy!" but I don't believe her. Such a cute shirt, and I am beyond impressed that you made it WITHOUT getting up at 3 am.
Posted by: The Leftoverist | May 30, 2009 at 10:31 PM
I am really digging the dress pattern...one of these days...
Posted by: emily | May 31, 2009 at 09:04 PM