Sunday, September 9, 2012

A Basic Tank to Fashionable Halter!

Front of the tank AFTER!
As a teacher, I must constantly be aware of potential fashion slip ups, or "don'ts."  One is always bending, twisting, getting up and down etc. You must always be aware that you don't give someone an accidental peek (God forbid).  Thus, my extensive collection of camisoles and tanks to wear under certain tops.  A perfect defense against such disasters.

The basic T "before"
Due to a recent thrift makeover I experienced the need for a halter tank.  Without any disposable income at this time, I went shopping in my closet for something to refashion.  I found a basic tank top that would do the trick.  I am also in possession of a rich collection of lace pieces and appliques
from my sewing exploits in the 80's and 90's.

Clip the straps in the back




cross over the straps


Appliques pinned and ready to sew


Done!  The fashionable After

I added one to the front as well!

I added  an applique to the front.  That way, if leave a button or two open it will be a pretty feature so it won't be just a basic tank.   It will also lend it self to be worn as is at home.

Well... I have a weeks worth of lessons to plan.  Gotta go!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

That 70's Skirt!

Ok!  I may regret posting this as I am in no way a model,  but this skirt was so cute.  I thought for a second about turning it into a pencil skirt but with the chevron pattern it only accentuated my hips :(

As is,  I look like an episode of "That 70's Show" but I love it!  In case you are thinking this skirt looks familiar, it is the one I found in the thrift store on my last post. The top is one from a long time ago with a Swiss dot pattern.

Today one of my students actually wrote, "I like Mrs. Peterson because she is fancy."  It brought such a smile to my face.  We were writing statement sentences.  At least  I am making a fashion "statement" with my third graders.  LOL!

I am currently on the lookout for a fashionable T-shirt in one of the colors of the chevron stripes.

Later...Mary