With a cherry on top

I feel like I should be working in a 50's diner and serving up ice cream sundaes with extra whipped cream when I wear this shirt (that's not very specific is it?)

 

I received this little delight in a parcel of fabulousness from Sister Sarah last week.

 

 

There was even a bonus necklace! The beads are actually much prettier than they look here.

 

But yeah, the shirt was way too big. 

 

  

 Quick interruption while my boyfriend comes round for a snuggle!

 

  

  

ANYWAY. Back to the shirt.

I took about 5 inches off the waist first. It has darts and it's stretchy, so it's really easy to take in. I also pulled the sleeves off at the side seams and narrowed both the sleeve and side seams.

 

I extended the darts up the back because it was still boofing out behind the underarms.

 

Then I took the trim off the sleeves, chopped the sleeves into a cap, and sewed the trim back on, gathering the lower edge of the sleeve into the trim.

  

  

So now I have this awesome retro shirt and I believe it NEEDS a red circle skirt to go with it. In wool, with a poodle applique, such as McCalls 6101:

Looks like I'll be needing some bobby socks too.

Who's happy?