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| Before: mock wrap top. |
It was back to the self-imposed ball and chain of the sewing
machine today. The borrowed green top for one dance in the show in a couple
weeks was test driven in class last Tuesday. The green over top and the rose
and gold vest below it both were both problematic and shifted when I moved, which is kind of a
big deal for a dance costume.
Friday, while on an errand, I passed Salvation Army Thrift Store.
I set a budget of $5 and entered. The clothing was browsed in a relaxed
manner with hopes for inspiration for a replacement green top and/or possibly something
to wear under it instead of the currently shifty vest.
On the blouse rack hung a perfectly colored dark green satiny mock wrap top. It miraculously fit. The tag read $3.99. Under budget, so even better. The top was bought.
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| After: wrap top. |
After 24 hours of mulling the alterations needed to
transform the mock wrap into an actual wrap top, I was ready to begin. The top was laundered and hung dry. Once dry, the side invisible-style zipper was removed and the side seams were opened up to release the pleated panels and the wrap ties.
It was quick work stitching the ties to the already pleated edges and then sewing
the side seams. And boom, it was done. Thank goodness for an easy win.
Costumes are nearly finally all set. Today, the coin bra
neck strap fasteners were done and the final adjustment of the hook closure on
the dark pink velvet fancy dance bra was made. It is now the home stretch. Dress rehearsal is
Tuesday.
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