Looking at the long range forecast, I noticed that someone had labeled the weather for a day not unlike today as "dreary." I'm thinking that's someone who lacks imagination...
Little rain drops are dangling from branches, the song birds were singing quite the song this morning. A flock of Kinglets came through earlier today, working their way through the bushes looking for a snack. Subtle, yes, but not dreary.
Today I was following a "what if..." I've had in mind for awhile...
What if I used some cabbage dyed raw silk for a tank top? Hard to see but it's a lovely soft blue. Doesn't smell like cabbage at all. What if I lined it with a plaid gauze ( I think it's a silk blend) that I salvaged from a skirt? Perfect! What if I made it reversible? Nope, has a stain. Okay, maybe some sunshine would be nice.
The details: The tank top is made by cutting two fronts and two backs. It's an old pattern that I have, any basic tank top pattern should work.
I sewed the two fronts together right side to right side, from one side up along the arm hole, across the top, and down the other side, leaving the bottom hem open. I then did the same with the back layer. I turned each piece so that the "right sides" were out. If you do this, be sure to use something like a chop stick to push any corner seams all the way out.
The plaid then became the wrong side and I sewed it together as normal. Shoulder seams together and then the sides. More details here and here for those that want to know more about the construction and see some pictures.
I don't consider myself an "expert" at making clothing, but I've been doing it for awhile and have figured out things that work for me. And really, that's what it is all about...