Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My version

Excuses, excuses. It's been weeks--maybe a month--since I finished this shirt. But there never seems to be a time when I'm wearing it and someone's around to take my photo. So you get the strange mirror shot. :) Here's the story behind this top. I went shopping at Anthropologie in January. A long time ago. I love looking through that store but rarely can buy because it's so $$$. I found a pencil skirt that I LOVED. Pricetag $150. Too much for me. Especially for a skirt.  A few days later I walk into Joanne's and find this fabric--it's identical to the Anthro skirt. No joke. I bought 2 yards for around $12 and it sat in the closet for a while. I sewed the pencil skirt and it turned out alright. Then had enough left over fabric to quickly sew up this top, using a great pattern that I've used before. Sadly, it's been so long that the original skirt from Anthro is no longer on their website. But really, it is identical! Those people make a killing. And I've still got $138 in my pocket, a new skirt and a new top! And no, I will not wear them together!!

21 comments:

Sarah Hull said...

jill, you rock! I think you ought to wear them together, just for fun!
I LOVE that you still have $138 in your pocket! Fantastic!

Mrs. M said...

Love it! Great fabric.
Don't ya just love Anthro?! Oh...sigh...thankfully there's not one near me and the prices keep me at bay.
Thanks for the inspiration!

April Perry said...

Jill!!! It's so great to get to connect with you again. Thanks for visiting The Power of Moms. I'm so glad you left a comment so I could find you. I'm going to bookmark your blog for inspiration. Do you know it's my secret dream to be able to sew from a pattern someday? You're so talented, and your girls are darling. I'm glad you're back in California. I love it here, too. My husband misses snow, but he likes having a happy wife. Take care!

Rachel Bowden said...

That shirt does look like anthropology. Good job I love it!

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