During a recent day trip to Cedar Rapids (more about that later) -- I found some wonderful tops ($2 at an estate sale). I loved the graphics of this one...although, it was a size XL -- not quite big enough for me.
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| You can see the sleeve is too tight for my way-too-fat-upper-arm...and when I tried it on, it was a very snug fit. |
Of course -- that NEVER BOTHERS ME. With a little Frankensewing, I'll just open up both sides and add a panel of some matching OR contrasting fabric. Humm...I'm guessing 4" on each side oughta do it...
The hardest thing is getting both sides the same. You know how I hate MATCHING things...
Because I suck at that -- I've learned to do ONE side at a time.
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| And I quite liked this bold black and white stripe (cut from a size small Talbots tunic that cost 44 cents at the Goodwill)... |
The thing is -- this striped fabric was very stretchy...and after doing just THE ONE SIDE -- I tried the top on again -- and it seemed to fit FINE.
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| So I stopped. I decided to call it GOOD ENOUGH...and I love my new top!! |
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