SSS '11 round up

Tuesday, 9/6,  wore the newest top I made myself.  I have still not written the review for it, but I used Butterick 5355.  I love this top but I am going to have to make a different belt for it.  The chiffon just does not stay tightly tied very well.

Wednesday, 9/7,  wore another top that I had never photographed.  This was made using my TNT pattern Simplicity 2603.  This pattern is a quick and easy basic.  It works great under any jacket or cardigan.

  Thursday, 9/8, I wore one of my most favorite tops.  I used Simplicity 3690 in the same white cotton burnout as the top I wore last Saturday.  I even have 1.5 yards of this fabric still in my stash but I figured two tops in it in my current wardrobe is plenty.  If you have not tried this pattern yet I highly recommend it.  It is very unique and not like much of the RTW I have ever seen in my area.

 Friday, 9/9, I wore my favorite garment I have made this year but you wouldn't know it by that expression I am sporting! Eeps, I look pissed!  Anyways, the jacket is Simplicity 2223.  I have an obsession for military inspired garments with tabs and when I first saw this pattern I knew that I had to make it.












  Saturday, 9/10,  I wore a red top I made using McCall's 5436.  I made this just over 4 years ago.  Up close it is looking a little rough as it use to have a silver paisley design on it that has since faded.  Yesterday was a very laid back day so I figured I could get by with it. 

 Sunday, 9/11,  today I wore a black sheer top that is very similar in design to the one I wore yesterday but it is a different pattern.  I originally made this to wear for portraits that were taken of my husband and I for our church directory 3 years ago.  I have only worn it a couple of times since since I am not a big fan of the rolled hem I did on it.  The neckline just looks sloppy to me.











This is only the second week of SSS '11 and I have realized that I really only make myself tops.  I do have skirts and dresses, but they are not all to casual.  In fact all of the skirts I have made are business attire or dressy.  I do not make myself pants other than for pajamas and I don't know why not.  I know my style is pretty much jeans and a cute top, but really?  This needs to change!!!  I always admire stylish women who wear skirts and dresses regularly and not just for their jobs. I want to be one of those women.  I am going to have to reevaluate my FESA '11 plan because I know that I do not have a single skirt or dress in it.