UPDATE! This project was picked to be in the top  60 of Made by Rae’s Top Week 2010!

So I finally finished the project that I’ve been picking up and putting down for soooo long.  And I love love love it!

I told you how Jaron had given me a few shirts to add to the craft collection.  Well, this one I decided to put aside and make something for myself.

I’ve finally grown out of my hatred for plaid since my grade school days (took me long enough) and I just L-O-V-E this tank from Anthropologie, so I decided to tear this baby apart and go for the gold!

This is what I came up with!

My sister Aubrey was nice enough to shoot some pics for me.  She hates this next pic, but I think it is so me, haha.

I couldn’t be more happy with the way it turned out!

It fits so perfectly, and I can’t wait for the weather to be warm again so I can wear it out!

When redoing this shirt, I literally ripped the entire thing apart, cut to size and sewed back together.   It probably took me about 4 hours from start to finish – but it was definitely worth it!

And my favorite part is the pleated ruffles.

I can’t wait to bust out more patterns this month and make some clothes!  I think a tunic will be next.

Next time I’ll show you the other BIG project that I’ve been working on.  SO excited to share with you!