Skirt to Tank
By Mea
@AranciataRoss (322)
United States
January 29, 2017 5:13pm CST
I learned to sew a few years ago by making my quirky thrift store finds fit my body better. Eventually, I started making clothes by using patterns. That doesn't mean I no longer hit the thrift store; it's actually the opposite! I find great pleasure in going to the thrift store and allowing myself to focus even more on the unique fabrics and textures.
This tank was originally a skirt. It had a large hole burnt in it that was probably why it wasn't selling. I loved the fabric though. Floral but not too feminine. I wanted a top with some shaping and interest. Simplicity 1614 was perfect.with the front yoke and the back cut-out and center seam. I really like how it turned out and this is a pattern that I will definitely make again.
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
29 Jan 17
Thank you! I am still learning and this was one of my first projects.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Jan 17
How very clever. More people could do this and save money.
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
29 Jan 17
Saving money and having the pleasure of knowing that no one else has a garment just like it are what keep me going!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Love the top! I have to get my machines out and see which one is working. I have 4! Haven't used them since months before we moved. I think that a couple may need to be repaired.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@AranciataRoss I am not sure there is one around here. I have seen one in the next state over from us. The drive will be about 30 minutes and then the cost of the repair.
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Thank you! Oh my!! I just gave away a machine so I'm down to two sewing machines and one serger (which I have yet to use). Where do you take yours for repair? I haven't ever needed to but I have no idea where to look if I did because sewing machine repair shops aren't really a thing here.
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
10 Mar 17
@ElusiveButterfly hmmm. I should probably look it up just in case I ever need it.
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
29 Jan 17
Thank you! Some people meditate, some people run, I sew. I hope you do have the time to learn. I find it extremely relaxing- even when it's frustrating!
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@AranciataRoss (322)
• United States
30 Jan 17
Thank you for your compliment! I really loved the fabric but couldn't use it as a skirt.
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@shaggin (72148)
• United States
6 Mar 17
This is really nice you did an excellent job! I wish I was better at sewing. I think it's awesome that you took what I literally would have thrown away and made it into some cute and fashionable.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
Wow that is really cute. You did a great job. You are very talented.
