Frankendress

Three garments that I couldn't wear became one that would:  That's a burgundy skirt for the main section (I knew it was too small when I thrifted it, but I loved the color, the beads and embroidery and fringe at the hem); part of a sheer sleeveless blouse for the yoke (I liked that for a while after I found it at a flea market, but one of the pockets got torn); soft printed cotton inserts below the armhole (can't see those too well here, but they're pink and floral).  Plus crocheted sleeves using whatever cotton was handy. 

A little embroidery….

can transform a boring skirt into something a bit special.

Take one 70’s stretchy skirt…

…add an old embroidery transfer…

…and play around with stitches you got from an old embroidery book.

It looks better on me than on the mannequin, but I never take photos of me if I can possibly help it! The stretchy synthetic fabric was the devil to embroider neatly and I should have used some stabilizing fabric to stop it puckering, but overall I think it’s pretty cute.

Beccy @ wipster 

Thrifty man’s shirt refashion with a mini tutorial

I made this cute shirt-for-that-meeting-with-HR-I-have-next-week…

…from this big old man’s shirt.

If you’d like to see how I did it pop by my blog, Wipster and say hello!

Beccy

A tool from the 1950's that still brings joy in 2010

I've just acquired these:




See the price tags? Yeah, you saw it right, $2 and $1. They go online for $69.95 and $34.95 here.
Yeah, I'm jumping for joy. Come read about it on my blog.

Sonya from missbossypants

Why Hello There

Well Im a bit late on the introductions but better late than never.

Im Angie. Im a twenty something nursing student from Az. I blog at SewIThought.com

Here's my first project.

I got this dress from a thrift store a couple months ago for a buck. I liked the print but obviously it wasn't gona work without some real effort.

The drop-waist style added a bit of difficulty if I wanted to keep this as a dress so instead I cut it in half and made one elastic waist skirt and one sleeveless blouse.

Now I have two pieces that can be worn separately or together. Endless possibilities!!

You can see more on my blog. I am having a giveaway this week so come on over and add your input!!