Don't think I haven't been sewing though, because there was a slew of ill-fitting Archers, Scouts, and skirts; bad fabric choices; a copy of Fit for Real People; the realization that I've been wearing the wrong bra size my entire life; and, finally, a reconciliation of what it is I think I want to sew (floral silk everything!) versus what I actually do want to sew (more solids and cottons, thanks).
For example:
The top is Simplicity 1690 and, as presented on the envelope, probably looks best tucked into something high(er)-waisted. It's so easy to sew I almost feel guilty about it, but I tried to compensate with the fabric. I made mine in a apple print that is probably more appropriate for your 5-year old daughter than an adult woman, but I think the shades of navy, orange, and white keep is sophisticated. I purchased it from The Fabric Store (say this in your best Toy Story Aliens voice!!), and it features an interesting weave that almost makes it look like a knit and gives it a spongy texture.
Because this top is really good at making you look like an inverted triangle, I extended the shoulder seams an additional inch and simply trued up the sleeve hems. Also made a small swayback adjustment. I've paired it here with another Burda 7069 skirt, this time in a super soft Marc Jacobs navy twill. It has a brushed, flannel-like hand and it goes with everything. I love it to death. It doesn't have any lyrcra which means that after sitting in it for an hour it looks like I hail from Wrinkletown, USA, but I don't care.
Up next: a couple of Burda frankentops. See ya kids later!
