My title has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas... just saying. When I typed Two Peasant Tops, that's what followed in my head. I know, I know, I've got problems.
But that's not why you're here... is it? Hopefully you're here to see what I've been sewing! I got a chance today during little girl's long afternoon nap to snap some photos of some finished projects (five to be exact, look for the rest coming soon) and I'm excited to post them for you!
A couple of weeks ago, while binge watching Miss Fisher on Netflix, I whipped up two peasant tops.
I used #Simplicity8741 and slightly modified the lengths due to being just a bit short on fabric. Oops.
I made a black one, and a white one. Nothing fancy at all. Just a couple more basic separates to add to my closet.
Enough of my rambling, on to the good stuff!
I've been quiet for the past couple of weeks because I've been moving into my NEW sewing room! YES!! A room just for me. With a door. That I can use to lock small children out!! This is the best thing ever. Trust me!
Just a really simple bright white cotton peasant top. I'm wearing it here with my Unique Vintage Catch of The Day bottoms, a great pair of high-waist sailor style shorts. Perfect for summer, and totally worth the $15!
This top is slightly different than the white one, it has elastic along the bottom. I had to cut this length much shorter on this one, as I was really short on fabric. So this one is more of a crop top, but I have worn it tucked in to a circle skirt, with a belt, so it's pretty versatile.
I'm still trying to get comfortable wearing it as a crop top, but with the high-waist shorts it's really quite flattering even with my mommy tummy. These high-waist shorts hide so much!
Well there you have it! These were pretty quick to put together, I sewed them both in one evening, about 3 hours start to finish. They are made of simple quilting cotton, probably broadcloth, I bought on sale. The pattern is one I've had for some time, graded up only slightly because I prefer a more snug fit than peasant tops usually run.
If you're looking for an easy project to finish quickly, these are definitely the way to go!
I'm still on the fence about whether or not I should put these on my #vintagepledge list. They are not specifically vintage but they are vintage inspired and that is how I will wear them. The jury is still out on that part. What do you think? Should they qualify?
Until next time!
Yay for your own sewing room!!! Its nice to have that just for yourself and just shut the door and go! Nothing screams vintage and summer like a peasant blouse...and you have some lovely additions to mix and match.
ReplyDeleteThank you, you don't realize how important simple separates are until you don't have any! Yes having my own sewing room is wonderful. It helps to keep little hands off of things they shouldn't have. I have a 1960 Singer Auto-Reel, that I got at a yard sale for $10 that was working until my son got his hands on it. Now it's skipping stitches and everything else, so I've got to work on it. At least it's isn't my main machine. :)
DeleteI don't know if they would qualify but they are brilliant. I am not a fan of crop tops normally but your one is lovely and really stylish. Congratulations on the new sewing room. I wish that I could have one in the house. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much love! I'll be posting pictures of the new room once I get it all put together. <3
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