unexpected pleated top DIY

this DIY project came very unexpectedly and you'll see why!
i bought this skirt in XL from GAP for $10.  i bought it in XL since that was the only size left

and because i can't say no to pleats since that's my obsession right now.

so i bought it in hopes of altering it. 

to alter, i put it on, pinched one side and roughly measured with my eyes

 how many inches i needed to take off.

and now i got a skirt that fits me perfectly!

then i starred at the extra fabric i cut off the skirt

and thought i didn't want this precious pleated fabric to go to waste!

so i just starred at it for a few minutes thinking what i could do with it.

then i rummaged through my closet looking for a black top and found this

a black top from h&m i got 6+ yrs. ago.

i don't think i've ever wore it because the neckline reminds me of a pilgrim or something.

but i love the button detail in the back.

so i cut off the neck part and folded it several times and sewed it.

the after:

more modern looking right?

then i sewed the pleated fabric in the front along the neckline.

the before/after:

wear it plain or with a tie.

and my favorite:

wear it with my black pleated skirt!

i don't know about you but doesn't it look like a dress instead of a top/skirt combo?

oh yes.  that's my husband making trouble as always.

don't know why i look so awkward but i was happy with the unexpected result. yay!