Charity shops are hit and miss affairs. For me, finding something desirable in the exact size is a rare event. I have often thought I should increase the odds by expanding my search into larger sizes with a view to altering them. So last week my rummaging unearthed a navy lace T.shirt, an attractive item but size 22, swamping my size 10-12 figure. It was time to put my revamping aspirations into practice.
For my first attempt I decided not to be too ambitious by keeping the same shape and simply cutting it down to size. But this wasn’t quite as easy as it looked as I had to reset the sleeves. It took a couple of attempts before I was happy with the result but I’m delighted with the finished top. It’s a versatile piece I can dress down with jeans or style up for smarter occasions. I am now encouraged to undertake more charity shop downsizing. Hopefully the previous owners will never recognise their donations.
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