I got the instructions for this top from one of my favorite blogs, The Sorry Girls. They do a ton of awesome DIY posts. I made two changes to their instructions: the length (20" instead of 18" for the torso) and the fabric. In their version, they suggested using an old button down blouse or some flowy fabric. As I was attempting to clean out my apartment, I came across one of my old dorm sheets (thanks Target) and decided to use that instead. 1) it's ~*eco-friendly*~ 2) it's softer than a lot of the fabrics you find at craft stores, and 3) it's fo' free! Bottom line, I think I spent $5 on embroidery thread and $2 on the elastic, which makes it perfect for my technically-not-in-college-anymore budget.
I was shocked by how little time it actually took me turn this from 4 rectangles into a something wearable. All in all I think I spent about 2 hours sewing this. The longest part was probably ironing the hem. Shout out to my roommate, Paulina for letting me borrow her straightener because I don't own an iron. I would recommend doing a rolled hem for the bottom so your top doesn't fray after you wear/wash it.
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