Embroidered Tara---Recycled

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I made the Tara top out of two old pillowcases that my mom had tossed into the rag bin. I was like, "Wait, I can use those!" I only had 1/2" elastic, instead of 1/4" so I couldn't fit it into the casing. So I put on my thinking cap and TADA! Contrasting bias tape! To balance out the black and add prettiness I embroidered the hem and the sleeves. I am in anticipation for warm weather so I can wear my cute summer top!

Materials

Two old pillowcases

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Burdastyle

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Polychromatin Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 2:05 PM
studying ...

This looks really nice! You did a great job :) I don't really like the "original" Tara top, but yours looks really cute :)
nikkiclare68 Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 2:12 PM
enjoying summer w/ my boys!!

Very cool! I love the stitching on the sleeves & hem. Nice job, again.
Antigone Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 2:41 PM

This is so pretty! You look great in it! I like the contrast of the bias tape, and the embroidery is adorable! And it's a pretty darn gorgeous recycling job! (I steal out of my mom's "get rid of" stash, too! tee-hee...... if she only knew!..........)
maya511 Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 5:13 PM

love it!!! i just downloaded the pattern...
wstnat Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 8:07 PM
rehearsing with two bands

that pink really suits your skin colour and it's such a pretty looking blouse on you too. it's very very cute.
fashion1 Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 11:37 PM
break up holidays / bad weather :(

beautiful! I love the pink - black color combination!
lauriana Ï Posted 9 April 2008 at 1:38 AM
way too busy for loads of sewing

Like Polychromatin, I never really liked the Tara pattern, but your version looks great and it suits you very well. Great job!
Susisonne Ï Posted 9 April 2008 at 1:46 AM

Your top looks beautiful! Suits you perfect.
sushi Ï Posted 9 April 2008 at 5:27 AM

:) another recycle :) really pretty! and it suits u perfect!!
l.x.andra Ï Posted 9 April 2008 at 8:27 AM

I like the creation! looks good on you, too!
flowerhead Ï Posted 10 April 2008 at 8:35 AM
wishing for a workbench

Great job! I really like the contrasting elastic casing, nice touch.
camilaustral Ï Posted 25 April 2008 at 9:51 PM

first of all, you are gorgeous and i love your hair, i want to cut it like you :P and the top fits you awesome-ly, now i really want to try this pattern, and yours look so much better than the one on the model ;), did you altered it?