Front view 1, awkward pose.
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Side view 1, possibly bad ass pose.
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Blouse: Sencha, handmade fail
Pants: jeans, hand me down from my mom
Shoes: thrifted
When I’m too lazy to set my hair the night before, I default to some kind of classic look.
I’m on the verge of retiring this Sencha, and now I know why.
I made this a year or so ago out of polyester charmeuse. I was still new to sewing then and didn’t realize that quality fabrics were not polyester. Today it’s 80 degrees and very humid outside, and the material was not helping.
As for modifications, I cut the neckline a lot lower and made covered buttons. I finished the sides with French seams and learned how to work with a very slippery fabric. I also raised the darts by a good inch or so.
This version also needs about four inches added to the length. To remedy this I put a black chiffon top underneath it so I wouldn’t be tugging at it all day long.
I wore this to work today and I was mostly fine, until I had a meeting with our other devs and I was really self-conscious. It also rides up a lot because it’s so short.
Verdict: Definite Sencha fail. Definite charity donation.
Oh, Janice! Surely there will be some way to save the top of the gift, perhaps leaving the waist area more comfortable, I think the hem down and not be short, try, please! That fabric is beautiful!
It may not be the most comfortable, but it looks beautiful! And I like your new photo spot!
Thanks Miss Crayola! Too late it’s already off to the donation pile…
I don’t know Rosy, I’ve thought about it and haven’t figured out how.
I love your styling! Maybe you’ll be able to take this style and put together another outfit someday with a shirt that’s more comfortable.
Thanks Ginger! I do find myself wearing things just because I made them sometimes, which isn’t good.