I have been doing a little bit of refashioning lately...
Sadly not much in the way of before and after shots - I always chop into things and then go 'oh I should have taken a pic of that,... oh well!'
This is a terry cloth - top, I think.
I picked it up at the thrift store for $1 and thought I could wear it as a skirt...
Well, I could have worn it as it was, but I felt it was a little unflattering, so I cut off the shirred top, shaped the main section to taper in at the waist and then re-sewed the shirred top back on as the waistband.
It worked out quite well and I have worn it out and about.
Here is the finished version - I'm afraid you can not really tell much difference!
The next one is one of my favoured re-makes
Skirt - Dress
I picked up this nice black skirt at the Salvo's in a size too large for me
It has some nice gathered/pleating detail at the top and
I like the zig zag stiching that secures it.
Although the skirt was too big at the waist, the waist did fit nicely around my bust.
I removed the zip added a couple of straps and a little bit of strappy detail at the side and on the back...et voila!
It is difficult to see - sorry about that.
I like it and although it could look a weenie bit maternity, it has been long enough ( since actual maternity days) that I won't be totally mortified if any body asks " when are you due?"!
This one was a bit too easy...
I picked up this tiny little stick insect top and liked the lace neck detail.
So...
I cut it off and made me a necklace.
The following pics are of a vintage beach style house coat that I found.
I started out thinking it wouldn't need any altering and then I did quite a bit...
Basically I added all the black, buttons, bias binding and the lace detail on the pockets.
I am liking a bit of green lately.
