My Big Fat Greek Belly
I bought this Built By Wendy pattern on Etsy last month, and I've been looking forward to making the top (view C) for weeks. I finally found some time, and a few yards over super soft gray seersucker, and here is the result. Very easy pattern, fast and pretty and totally wearable. I simply love the top. My one complaint? It's too small! To use a quote from AbFab, "...it fitted, but it was filled to capacity." Definitely a little disappointing, because I measured and everything! Hmph. And I ain't even that big up top, so I can't imagine what the deal is. I feel bad for you bustier gals, 'cause this definitely wouldn't be the pattern for you. I am fairly confident I can make another one that will fit properly, and I have plenty of that same fabric left (found 5 yards at the thrift store for $2.) I really wanted to make the top to go specifically with this skirt:
You know, so I can pretend I'm Samuel Clemens, (and wear seersucker and white linens.) Or I could use one of these freshly thirfted fabric instead:
They are both super light-weight cotton, just perfect for garment making. What do you think? The lighter or the darker one? Or should I just crash-diet and try to fit in the first shirt I made? Ha..are you kidding? Diet? who could think about dieting when it is almost time for..........
GREEK FEST, BABY!!! WOO! It starts tomorrow, and I'm 'bout it. I swear, I gain 10 pounds during Greek Fest week every year, and I DON'T CARE. So worth it. I start getting giddy as soon as the sign goes up (yes, I took this picture out of sheer joy and anticipation while driving by.) I actually am Greek, too (in case you didn't know) so I really have to go. Sometimes twice. It's a moral imperative.





















































