I could do with a simple cardi, not necessarily fancy, and din't have any suitable fabric, expect some ponte I was saving for leggings.
I was going therough my wardrobe and came across a bought tunic and skirt that has sagged rather over the years. I cut straioghty up the middle of the tunic, and smoothed out the neckline. I couldn't make a band work, so I cut a facing from the skirt.
As it is just supposed to be pulled on casually, I decided not to complicare with buttonholes.
Now I have a decent cardi (much better than the photo!) and some velvet type velour for another project.