I don't know why it took me so long to make a top to match this skirt, but now I have two, I can actually wear the skirt, and I won't feel guilty anymore for not returning and not wearing it.
This tee is just the plain ol' Ottobre gathered neckline tee. But since I really don't like "plain," I had to liven it up a little bit. I used some transfers I bought from ShopOnion when I bought a pattern. (Unfortunately, Maria is sold out of this particular design now or I'd buy more.)
I know some of you (Hi Sondra!) didn't think the lavender fabric matched the skirt, but it really does. It just doesn't photograph that way. This photo is pretty close, though. Some of the petals in the skirt are the same lavender color as the tee fabric.
So, the only thing left to do about this skirt is to make a pattern from it since that's why I originally bought it. But I'm not going to hurry on that project since I'm ready to wear it instead of looking at it. In fact, I'm going to wear it out tonight for a casual dinner with some friends. It will be the first skirt I wear in a long time that I didn't make myself. (But I could've. LOL!)
I also made the half slip I mentioned last post. From tracing the one pattern piece to finished took less than an hour. Lingerie is definitely one thing that actually saves money when you sew it yourself, and now my undies won't show through the skirt tonight. ;-)
The main objective for this slip was to be quick about it, so I did the whole thing on my sewing machine and serger because I didn't want to stop and rethread my coverstitch machine for elastic and the hem. I used plush picot lingerie elastic for the waist, narrow zigzagged it on and then turned and triple-zigzagged from the front.
Then I used a blindhem stitch to create picot edge hem, and called it done.
Stash to the rescue again!
That's a really nice outfit! I love the embroidery and the bit of gathering at the neckline of the top. Very nice for Spring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely outift. It will be perfect for dinner!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty spring outfit. I didn't think that fabric matched the skirt either, but it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabric did you use for the slip?
The transfer really lifts the tee. Yay for stash when it gives you two great combinations!
ReplyDeleteIt is a really nice hang out with friends outfit and I like the special touches! However, what fabric did you use to make the slip? I have plenty of lingerie elastic and would like to make a simple straight skirt too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what some sewing skill can do to make a Walmart skirt into a great outfit. You really pulled it together well. mssewcrazy
ReplyDeleteI love this slip. The shell stitch finish is really nice.
ReplyDeleteThe transfer makes it something special. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI want to know what the slip fabric is too. I so agree that making your own undergarments can save lots of $$$$ and it takes so little of your time. Even better if the fabric is stashed.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice tee. Enjoy your dinner.
ReplyDeleteYay, two new outfits for the price of, oh yeah, none. That's my kind of price range.
ReplyDeleteBoth tops are perfect for the skirt!
ReplyDeleteSo which top did you wear to dinner? and how long did it take you to decide? *G*
ReplyDeleteCount me as one that's curious as to what the slip fabric is, especially since we both live in very warm (heck, it's HOT here most of the time!)areas. It's a dry heat here, but I still can't stand wearing tricot.
ReplyDeleteLove that Tee. The decals on the shoulder really make it unique. You are so creative!!
ReplyDeleteDonna W
Edmonton, Alberta
Another beautiful outfit! Love the tops, they come from the same pattern but truly look different. Which pattern did you use for the skirt? --Katharine (back) in Brussels
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that's a transfer! It looks awesome! I love how it ties in the coral-y shades of the skirt too.
ReplyDeleteThe transfer really adds something to this top! I'm glad you decided to do both - they're very pretty.
ReplyDeletePretty and simple. Perfect for summer in Florida. Me too, what did you use for a slip that I assume won't stick to you?
ReplyDeleteThe transfer is great.
If you ever need something to post about, maybe you can talk about that transfer. I never would have thought of that, and I consider myself pretty savvy in the embellishment area.
ReplyDeleteVery nice outfit. I love the colours and the tranfer really looks great :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed with that slip waist finish- so perfect and RTW looking! Just stopping in to thank you for answering me over on PR. Your blog looks perfect in every way. Think mine looks cramped because of the white background. I'm a little afraid to try the changes you showed me since I'm totally green in this area. But I'll keep your instructions close by if I ever muster up the guts :-) Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI really love the little gathered detail on that top. It adds just enough pizzaz.
ReplyDeleteThe slip is brilliant. I've made one once but looks like I need some of that soft elastic before I try again.
Another beautiful top! Those transfers are so cool! I love how those flowers on your shoulder go with the flowers on your skirt.
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