I had grand plans for Erin’s kitty-themed sewing challenge… but in the end, I kept it easy with some leopard print!
This was supposed to be a cute mini-dress with a band at the bottom (a la Lola) but first it came out too long and then it became too short! That’s what I get for freehand altering a pattern as I go. That’s ok though – the extra length and hem band got repurposed into a big cowl. The cowl is basically an octagon, folded in half to be a trapezoid… and attached to a Plantain tee. It’s vaguely inspired by this Anthro top I pinned last year. The fabric is a strange-but-nice rayon knit from Fabricland… it’s like a cross between a double knit and a pique, somehow? It’s the same line of fabric as I used to make this top last year.
When I think about cats, I think about lounging, so I made some purple leggings to wear with the top around the house. For wearing outside the house though, it definitely calls for pants!
Now enough about that: CATS!
My cats don’t like to be in the same room, so I had to take pics twice… both with equally terrible indoor light and blurriness! But cats, so…cats. 
Cats staring.
Cats leaping.
Cats hating being held.
Cats.
Thanks for hosting the theme and inspiring us all, Erin!
Crafting A Rainbow 
Cats! 😀 Love the top and your kitties are so adorable! ❤
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I’ve seen this top up close and it is really fantastic. The colour scheme works so well for you and the fabric is quite luxe and spongy.
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You are just over there having all kinds of fun! I like it as a top because you can still wear it with a long skirt or even capris with boots.
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Such cute kitties. For some reason, I didn’t think to take pictures with my cat for my cat lady top.
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That top is such a win!!!! It’s perfect! And I always admire your bravery when it comes to altering patterns. I need to learn your ways 🙂
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Great top – love the colour. And gorgeous cats.
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This is so cute and it looks so cozy! I love the cowl neck too!
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Meow! Love the big cowl!
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That’s a lot of cat action! This looks so cute on you!
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Oooo I love the colors of that fabric! Super cute, and I love the kitty pics. It took like seven years before my two boys could be in the same room together bahaha! But now they’re all good. …they were late bloomers I guess.
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