For my birthday yesterday, I made myself a cherry pie.
It was delicious with perhaps the best pie crust I have ever made. Credit goes to my How to Cook Everything book.
But the real “To Me; From Me” present was a shirt I made.
Details
Pattern = Simplicity 5756
Alterations = Lined the bodice and skirt portions of the shirt since the main fabric is see-through (and nobody needs to see what color brazier I’m wearing or how cute my tummy looks), drew up the elastic tighter than instructed to hide the bra straps and opted to tie the bow in the front
Fabric = unknown material; it was brought back from India by my best friend
Lining = satin fabric
Time frame = 1 long weekend
Thankfully, there is room for growth in this shirt. I think I’m going to need it.
The Life, Designs & Crafts of Marie Haigh 
Cute!! I really need to get back to learning to sew better!
Happy birthday – and nice pressies to yourself
Ooh, that pie looks tasty. And good job on the shirt. I can’t wait until I learn how to sew. :)
That pie looks good!!!
Happy Birthday Marie! Yummy pie and the top is adorable. You look great!
Happy Birthday, Marie! And that pie has set my mouth to watering, LOL.
Happy Birthday!! Did you put candles in the pie? It looks delicious!
You’re making me hungry for pie! The shirt is cute, you’re looking good, and happy birthday! :)
Happy birthday! I love your present to yourself! Looks fabulous.
Happy Birthday. The pie looks delish and the shirt is precious.
Your baby belly is too cute! Happy Birthday!
Looks yummy! Cute shirt.
Cute shirt and I love your little baby bump!
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday, wow I love cherry pie. And you look so cute in your top. That is a great pattern, and you did such a good job. Nice colors on you also.
Hope you are still feeling well.
Vicki
Heya :) You won the mac and cheese contest! Come by the blog!