Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Playing Darts


I tried another alteration experiment today. I found this sequin-shoulder tee shirt on the clearance rack at Ann Taylor Factory Store, but the smallest size they had was SP. While I liked the style, I ran into the all too familiar problem of a super low scoop neckline. As I looked in the mirror, I pinched it in two places behind my neck, which brought up the front, and wished it were so. Then it dawned on me: I could just add a few little darts and make my wish come true.

Here is the finished product. How did I do?


And from the front...


A "Festive Black" ensemble - super easy.


Yay for Christmas decorations!


Shirt: Ann Taylor Factory Store (altered)
Skirt: Express

6 comments:

  1. How did you know darts in the back would raise the front??? Brilliant.

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  2. What a smart way to alter a shirt - wish I was that skilled in sewing!

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  3. Thanks for the sweet compliments, but really, it is so easy. Just two little seams where I have the pins. I guess the idea just came from my constant pinching of back collars in the dressing room.

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  4. Wow! Great idea! Do the pleats move fabric in any weird places?

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  5. Alterations Needed,

    Not really. I didn't even cut anything off. The extra fabric just folded under. If the fabric was heavier, I might have had more trouble hiding it and avoiding lumpiness, but for a thin material, this worked quite well, and only took about 10 minutes.

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  6. Such a great idea - cute holiday outfit!!!

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