I love short sleeve tops because they are so versatile. I wear them the entire year with shorts, jeans, or skirts. If it’s cold, I throw on a sweater or a scarf on top to complete the look. But since I’ve been doing so many blog posts about refashioning tops into short sleeves, I thought … Continue reading »
I found this knit top during one of my thrifting store scouts. I love the kind of pleated detail in the front, but the top itself was too big and I wanted a summer top, not a winter top. So I decided to make it exactly what I wanted. If you don’t have a sewing … Continue reading »
Salvation Army had its annual 50% off day and that’s the perfect day to pick up some great finds for your refashion collection! But I find that most people don’t head to the new section — anything with a tag still on it is marked up about 40% more than the used stuff. At 50% … Continue reading »
My daughter bought this fashion-woe. It was one of those really nice dresses that looked smashing on the rack, but was ill-fitted and ugly once you look in the mirror. Have you ever made one of those clothing mistakes? *Raises hand up high!* She came to me to fix it for her, and after a lot … Continue reading »
I mostly shop for things that will look good, because I’m just too lazy to follow any kind of fashion trends. This spring, however, stripes have come back into style. Fashionistas, get out all those great shirts and sport them this season! I was so psyched when I found this shirt at the Salvation Army. … Continue reading »
I got this shirt from the Salvation Army. There isn’t anything wrong with it, except I think it’s a little too coy for my taste. I’m not a big fan of the keyhole on the front of the shirt at all. So today, I am going to show how a small change can make something … Continue reading »
Today I decided to do an impromptu giveaway! I made up this cute little hair pin about a month ago and I thought I would share it. It is made of felt, a button, and some feathers. You can’t see the feathers very well in the first picture so I took another one: To win … Continue reading »
Remember this lovely pile of scrap material from my Shirt from a Dress post two weeks ago? Well, it’s time to put that wonderful fabric to upcycling use. I’m going to make a pair of flowing, easy lounging pants. I love pants like what I envisioning.
One of the first things I uncovered from my mother’s wardrobe was this dress. The concept of this dress is great except that it was for an old person. Sorry, Mom! However, this looks like it would make a great addition to a summertime swimming attire, so even though we are in the midst of … Continue reading »
