What's next? Frankenpatterning

I don't know about you, but I love Anthropologie. Sigh...if only I could afford to shop there. Since that isn't the case, I browse and drool over their website. One particular top caught my eye, and I have had it in the back of my mind for quite awhile. The hold up has been locating fabric. I found something that I intend to settle for, and today will begin the frankenpatterning. Let the good times begin!
I am still knitting, but am not inspired. I tried to work on Remember, but it just left me bored. I dug out an oldie-Must Have Cardigan-but those sleeves are killing me. For now, I will plug along, albeit slowly, and focus my attention on my new sewing project.

Chambrayish tunic

I got a pattern at the thrift store quite awhile ago for $.22. I held onto to it waiting for the urge to make it. I was gifted this cotton blend fabric from a friend of mine who moved, and I felt it would suit this pattern well. The pattern is McCall's 5942. After searching the web, I found that only one other person has made this. The only problem I had was in the assembly with that stupid back yoke. I hate to admit this, but I ended up having to gather the yoke piece in order to sew on the neck band. Also, anyone who knows me, knows I hate to hand sew, and there's a lot of that on this one. You'll notice the neckband looks pretty sloppy-twisted. I hate that, but it was the best I could do. I had to do that part TWICE BY HAND. The horrors! Anyway, I will still wear it, but where oh where is the cooler weather?r?

Bathrobe To Blouse

Catchy title, huh? This last month I have really, really been into sewing. I am inspired by all the fantastic refashionists, and an idea was born. What if I took a thrift store cast off, namely a Victoria's Secret bathrobe, and made a blouse using a commercial pattern? Well, I did it with barely enough fabric, and I think the result is great. For those who need to know, I used Simplicity 2601, view B. Now, if only I could get the flounce bit to lay back...