My Big Fat Greek Belly
I bought this Built By Wendy pattern on Etsy last month, and I've been looking forward to making the top (view C) for weeks. I finally found some time, and a few yards over super soft gray seersucker, and here is the result. Very easy pattern, fast and pretty and totally wearable. I simply love the top. My one complaint? It's too small! To use a quote from AbFab, "...it fitted, but it was filled to capacity." Definitely a little disappointing, because I measured and everything! Hmph. And I ain't even that big up top, so I can't imagine what the deal is. I feel bad for you bustier gals, 'cause this definitely wouldn't be the pattern for you. I am fairly confident I can make another one that will fit properly, and I have plenty of that same fabric left (found 5 yards at the thrift store for $2.) I really wanted to make the top to go specifically with this skirt:
You know, so I can pretend I'm Samuel Clemens, (and wear seersucker and white linens.) Or I could use one of these freshly thirfted fabric instead:
They are both super light-weight cotton, just perfect for garment making. What do you think? The lighter or the darker one? Or should I just crash-diet and try to fit in the first shirt I made? Ha..are you kidding? Diet? who could think about dieting when it is almost time for..........
GREEK FEST, BABY!!! WOO! It starts tomorrow, and I'm 'bout it. I swear, I gain 10 pounds during Greek Fest week every year, and I DON'T CARE. So worth it. I start getting giddy as soon as the sign goes up (yes, I took this picture out of sheer joy and anticipation while driving by.) I actually am Greek, too (in case you didn't know) so I really have to go. Sometimes twice. It's a moral imperative.
Hey, I say go with the lighter colored plaid...and maybe Built by Wendy was really that tiny little Wendy from Peter Pan...not part of the real world! :)
Cheryl
Posted by: Periwinkle Vintage | May 14, 2008 at 11:57 PM
I say eat til you can eat no more. Greek food rocks. Anything with layers of butter and phylo...they make veggies appetizing...love me some spinach pie. :) I wish they had a Greek festival here.
Posted by: Wanda | May 15, 2008 at 06:47 AM
I think there is a universal complaint that built by wendy does not fit anyone. I swear I keep seeing the tiniest women complaining about a poor fit from those patterns.
Posted by: Sarah | May 15, 2008 at 08:49 AM
the shirt is very cute. i like the lighter plaid. oh, and we have a greek festival in october and i love it!
Posted by: amy | May 15, 2008 at 09:31 AM
the shirt came out super cute...doesn't it suck when the garment doesn't fit...after all that work?
i think i like the lighter one too...although i do like the darker one too.
eat...eat...eat...and eat some more for me. i'm a lactard so i wish i could partake...so you have my blessings to gain even more extra poundage...your eating for me too! heck that's a legitimate excuss...i'm trying it all out to report back!
Posted by: kiandra | May 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I love that shirt! I would go ahead and make it in every fabric option - it looks so perfect for summer.
Posted by: Alli | May 16, 2008 at 01:10 PM
hey! Next year add the Lebanese Food Festival, out near Innsbruck/Short Pump area of Richmond. We think it is EVEN better than the Greek Festival. It is mid-May. As for good Richmond restaurants, have you tried CousCous? on Franklin near VCU/Monroe Campus. I like the pink skirt you bleached, it looks like a delicate hankerchief! (I spelled that wrong?) A good cookbook to try is APPLES FOR JAM, the photography is sensational.
Holly
Posted by: Holly in Virginia, USA | June 04, 2008 at 10:50 AM
This Greek gal in Savannah just found one more reason to like you. Opa!
Posted by: liz demos | June 05, 2008 at 08:27 PM