Flower Power

It's hard to tell from the photo but this is a total 80's shirt - huge underarms, tight waist with darts all over the bottom. I loved the colors, the skirt it came with was WAY too small so I donated it! But I am keeping this beauty.

Had to take it in quite a bit, especially in the arms.

Now I cut the excess material...In fact, I cut too much. I didn't get a photo of the disaster-to-be but I ended up having to re-sew a piece of the part I cut out because the top part of the blouse was too snug!

Lesson for the day: first pin, then sew then try on! DO NOT cut excess until you are sure it fits!

Here is the finished product, sleeves trimmer, a few bottom darts released and ready for some jeans or a slim skirt.