It started with this dress. It was a cute dress, and I really like it, but its shoulders just didn't fit my shoulders right and it bugged me, making wearing it an unpleasant experience!
Have you ever had a piece of clothing that just bugged you when you wore it?
So, I cut it off and made a skirt out of it!
The remaining top part, I took apart and added to my 'fabric pantry!'
And voila ... I added a t-shirt blouse and turned it into a summer outfit. This morning, I wore the skirt and t-shirt down, without the embellishment, with a denim jacket and short boots. It made a cute outfit that worked well for the morning cooler temperatures ... I'm filing this under transitioning our wardrobes from one season to the next!
Update: a reader asked about what I used to hold the edge of the t-shirt up with, here's a closeup picture. It's a 'charm' pin that I got at a craft store quite some time ago.
I've had little time for sewing this week, but I did manage to sneak in this small repurposing project!
Don't throw it away, give it away or make a rag out of it until you try to repurpose it into something more useful!
That's it for this post, what are you stitching up and or creating?
I love it! I have a few dresses I'm planning on making into tunics. I love the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, thank you! Dresses into tunics is a good idea too! If we just stop and think, we can come up with a way to get further life out of our clothing ... most of the time!!
DeleteThat turned out so cute! Thanks for sharing! Very encouraging and now you have me thinking! :-)
ReplyDeleteA Woman that Fears the Lord, I am enjoying looking at what I have with what I can do with it in mind!
DeleteLove your sewing blog! Hope you post again soon.
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Donna
Donna, thank you! I hope to be able to get more sewing in too!
DeleteI'm curious, how did you gather your t-shirt at the side? It looks like you used a pin.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, good eye! I used a 'charm' pin that I got at a craft store quite some time ago. I'll add a closeup picture to the post so you can see what I'm talking about.
DeleteReally neat idea! Thank you for the close up. By the way I have followed your Working Pantry site for years and love it! Have a great week. Kathy
DeleteKathy, thank you for being a follower!
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