More Re-styling: Just Enough Information Top

As I blogged before now is the time for all things RE: re-pairs, re-styling, re-thinking.

One of my previous garments that just didn't feel right was this Too Much Information Tunic.

 Originally a dress from January 2011 Burda Magazine, it was just not really suitable to wear anywhere out in the area I live in. Don't get me wrong, this is just a matter of acceptable style - the dress has a definite clubbing feel to it, something I do very rarely these days))) so I decided to crop it to a tunic length as you might remember.

Although I loved this picture, in reality the tunic wasn't very wearable due to the huge opening at the back. I thought about a few option- like waring it over a string top, or adding ties to keep it closed, but all of them didn't really work on this particular design. So I had to RE-visit it one more time, and I am very pleased with the result now:

To start with I cropped it yet again to the hip length and I cropped the sleeves as well.

I added crossed string detail and a row of buttons to keep the gap closed at the back. I will still need to wear an open back bra with this top, but it is so much more practical, yet pretty still, don't you think?

I used one of decorative stitches on my sewing machine for the hems- I find it looks and works better on knits than a double needle ( which always comes out looking too tight and unprofessional)- this gives the finish much cleaner look. And I top stitched the neckline to keep the welts in place. I also took a chance to parade one of my latest acquisitions- an A-wear skirt, I think it is so cute and goes perfectly with this Just Enough Information Top )))