I've been dreaming of loose, easy crop tops in every incarnation. Tissue thin tanks and chunky cotton knits, paired with high-waisted pants and cutoffs. But, of course, rather than find these things in stores and thrift shops, my plan is to make them.
That's the problem with getting your feet wet in a few crafty disciplines, isn't it? I'm forever seeing items and thinking, "I could make that", even though I never have enough time and my project list is ever growing. Seriously, the things that actually make it into production are just the tip of the iceberg, and even those get dusty from neglect in my project pile. I just have too many ideas and only one pair of hands, you know?
Anyway, this is something I'm actually going to do, because I have to. It's just too damn easy (famous last words?). That is, sew up a few shirts, made from the lightweight thrifted cottons that have just been begging to be made into soft summer staples. The sweater I've been imagining will take a little longer, least of all because it'll be knit, but because I haven't been able to find a pattern I like, so I plan to design the damn thing too. Oh, my poor project list, how bloated you grow.
Of course, I'll document the proceedings for you, so you too can make some sweet summer shirts.
A few ideas that have been floating around my
Pinterest boards.
If you're looking for a cute option of your own and aren't insane enough to take on designing on a whim, check my sources—most are shoppable, and some, like the Leah Goren kitty tank and yarnovermovement's Welland sweater, are handmade by some smart, admirable crafters. I may have to cave and get something from them myself (sorry budget!).
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