Okay guys I am desperate for a makeover!
Let me give you an update. I am 61 yrs old. More gray hair than not. Three years ago I was a size 12-14. Regretfully I am have to go to a size 16.
One problem is my hips and buttocks fit fine in a size 14 jean but my thighs and knees will not. urrgghh! If I get a 16 they gap big time at my waist especially in the back of the waistband.
Not sure how to handle this problem. I am sure I am not the only one with this problem.
One solution is to loose some weight but in the mean time I can't go out in my drawers.
I Went online looking for ready made tops/tunics
and found some really cute ones.
I only purchased one from Kohls.
sale $21.99
There are other color options.
There are other color options.
I also found some cute patterns to make me some tops.
So here is what I came up with. Let me know what you think.
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| Butterick misses B5646 Isn't this one cute it would cover my big buttock. . |
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| Sweeet !!!! View D |
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| I like all of the views on this pattern. |
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| Again I like all of the views on this pattern. |
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| View E I guess you see a pattern in the patterns I choose. |
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| I like view C on this one. Maybe A with 3/4 sleeve length. |
I have not bought any of the patterns yet. Give me your opinion on 2 or three of these you think I should choose.
Or if you have something else in mind I
would love your suggestions.
XOXOX
Patricia aka Mamaw
I can relate! I have a bad case of what they used to call "middle-aged spread."
ReplyDeleteLove all your pattern choices. My top 3 would be
Butterick B5646
New Look 6871
McCalls M6467
Happy Easter!
Oh, you know how to pick up some cute patterns! And just in time for summer!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorites are the bottom left on McCalls Misses' M6467, the 2 that you liked :) I also really like the pintucks on Simplicity 3786 with the half-collar. And I totally agree about New Look 6895's view D, cute! And all the views on the Butterick pattern are awesome, that one is a little different than the reast of them in a good way!
You might have noticed that I like ruffles. ;)
Well whatever you sew, I know it will tons of fun to sew and to wear!
Faye
What a great selection! You make me want to start sewing again. I haven't in a long while. I'm a new follower. Hope you get to join a weekend hop I host. Starts every Thursday: Getting To Know You. Take care. :D
ReplyDelete~Sherlinda
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