Sweatshirt Recreated

After making the two new Bellevue Shirts, I had a great idea to fix a too short shirt.

It all started with this fabulous knit fabric from Indiesew, which is a great two-sided knit.  Right when I ordered it I knew it was going to be a sweatshirt, using my favorite pattern, Women's Raglan from Pattern for Pirates.

This was a great plan but I decided to take off some length in the bodice and I took off too much, even with the bottom band.  I was so sad, I really loved the unique fabric. 

Enter the shirt tail hem from the Bellevue shirt, I found a way to fix this shirt.  The bottom is a rayon knit, which is the same as the v inset at the neckline.

I have noticed this type of look and thought the faux button band would look great at the front shirt tail hem.  To achieve this look, I moved the front pattern away from the fold 1".  This allowed for the faux  band, just folding it over and pressing.  I added three buttons and done - a faux button band.

Yes, you are seeing the fabric pattern not even across the front.  I took the bottom band off twice - once to shorten the top and then again to add the shirt tail hem.  There are just somethings you cannot fix!  

Thrilled is how I feel for saving this great fabric and I am so pleased with the look of this top.

 More often, I need to think outside the box and think of ways to recreate a garment.

What about you, have you had any garments you have had to re-create?