Since its still winter and I'm still cold, I made two more wintery tops. When I saw the tester call for the Greenstyle Bianca, I was a bit undecided since it was called a cropped top. I'm too old and chubby for crop tops. But it had a funnel neck - which I love for winter and there was a high hip version in addition to the shorter cropped version. I sent Sharon Aguilar a message to ask her how long the top was on her. She's an admin for Greenstyle and pretests everything. She's just a smidge taller than me, so I knew I could get an idea of length from seeing it on her. I loved the length on her and threw caution to the wind and signed up.
This turquoise french terry was something I picked up in the Dallas fabric district years ago. I love this shade of green and I probably bought 8 yards. I have several items made with this french terry - including a pair of Brassie Joggers. I used it for my fit test and figured if it was a complete disaster, I could make another one with the same fabric, but my fit test version was perfect!
I had not worn these Greenstyle Tempo Tights since probably September or October. They are too big for me! I have lost weight since I have been working at home and walking almost daily, but I hadn't noticed much change in my body until I put on these Tempos. I didn't know if I should cry for joy or sadness. This is my favorite pair and I made my fit version of the Bianca and my Final Bianca thinking they would look great with these Tempos. If you were to zoom in, you would see that there were loose wrinkles all along the back of my legs and at my crotch. The print helps to hide them. The print is called Stormy Streaks from Zenith & Quasar and I have made a few things with it - including the Greeenstyle Midway Bomber.
But this top is perfect to wear with my leggings as it warms up a bit more. I'm a wuss and don't like walking when the temps are below 50. Thankfully, where I live that is not too frequent.
I made the high hip with a regular band (there is an option for a narrower band with a drawstring) and love that when I wear my high rise tights, I am fully covered even when I raise my arms!
I have been saving this fabric for something special for a long time now. It is heavy athletic brushed poly from Zenith & Quasar fabric. I knew whatever I made had to be something casual that I wouldn't ever accidentally wear to work. There are topless mermaids on it and well, that might get me into trouble at work.
I loved the nautical theme and that it had jellyfish and octopus - two creatures of the sea that I adore. I have a capsule wardrobe that I use for my cruises and thought this print would fit right in. Hopefully one day I'll be able to hop on a ship and go somewhere.
This Bianca is definitely going to get a lot of wear as we go into March. It starts to warm up in March, but can still be a bit chilly at times. The heavy ABP, is not as warm and thick as a french terry so I will be able to wear it for more of the year.
Now to decide if I make new tights or take these apart and make them smaller. I think I'll wait a few weeks to decide. I'm still enjoying wearing my joggers.
The Bianca Pullover is on sale through February 14th!
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