A new year, still alive...
Hope you're all sitting down, because I actually did something sewing-related! I know! I could barely believe it too. The warm temps have encouraged me to pull out fabrics and patterns and debate sewing summer tops. Of course, I didn't go down without a fight. I dragged myself off to the nice cheaper outlets to get some instant satisfaction without scaring the wallet too much - and was promptly reminded why I sew my own tops! Since when does ' Now with better fit ' mean ' we added several inches to the center front seam so this top won't look good on anyone '?! Honestly, yes I'm a plus size in tops, but my shoulders are not as wide as a door frame! Sadly, even pricier stores are not immune from this strangely shaped 'model'. The only way I can think to make tops like these fit is to buy some little shoulder pads. Like these ones: Or perhaps these ones: A little skimming in the side seams and I could have a waist! ...