Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Simplicity Pattern 2854



I posted the details of this project here at Mothers of Invention, but I'm posting the final picture here because I want to keep track of all the projects I finish for the year. Never mind the white line running down the buttons. It's just chalk, I need to wash it. I added some really cute flower buttons. You should be able to check them out if you click on the picture. You can see how it's pulling a bit across my upper chest. That's because my shoulders are too big for a size 10. But luckily, I can just unbutton the top two buttons and wear a tank top underneath. The last thing I did was sew the bottom hem. This was when I realized that even though the color of the thread looked like a perfect match, I should have chosen something darker. The thread is quite visible on the outside. This is a great lesson to learn, I'm glad I made the mistake early on.

Overall, I'm really happy with this top. I can't wait to see how it looks when I'm a normal size. Although, I'm really surprised it fits me so well 23 weeks pregnant. And I don't look very pregnant at all in this picture, but I think it's the angle and the dark blue color, because I'm growing out of a lot of my maternity pants, so I must be big.

Caleb and I are actually going to Gap Maternity today to find me some new jeans. I feel bad about spending ever more money on maternity clothes, but now is really not the time for me to look and feel frumpy. I gotta look good, so I can be happy :)

2 comments:

Joanna said...

Oh my gosh, Marie! It looks great! I'm so proud of you! Are you happy with the length of the sleeves?

Kainoa said...

You look beautiful in your new blouse! I love the design and the color, plus you look so happy! I admire you sewing clothes, I am not to that point yet, I wish I was so I could make things to wear. I think you did an excellent job!