BEFORE:Thrifted, vintage, quilted, long women’s skirt. (picture taken after deconstruction had already begun) AFTER: A short, girl’s skirt perfect for summer/fall transition.
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I did a short presentation last week on “Make it Work Fashion” for our church’s“Night of Frugal Living”. Here are my top frugal fashion tips: 1Cheap does not = Frugal.It is far more important to look at “cost per wear” (remember to factor in cleaning costs too).2Take an inventory of your (and your children’s) closet.Keeping […]
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$1.49 thrift store find. Before: Dowdy After: Demure Basic Steps: 1. Run two gathering stitches along each side seam starting at the hem and going up about 12″. 2. Pull threads to gather fabric to desired length. 3. Stay stitch along gathered side seam. 4. Unpick gathering stitches Find more of my women’s refashions HERE.
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I was completely inspired by Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever of Future Craft Collective (via CRAFT. My version, made out of thrifted sheets & fabric scraps and with stitched calendar lines, took some time and patience, but hopefully it will be something we can pull out each summer for years to come. more pics here
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I think the world would be a better place if we all had more large ric rac sightings.(This stuff was hand sewn onto the handmade skirt. The patience!)Skirt found at my favorite thrift store.
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Another one of my reusable shopping bags made from a thrifted sheet (well, what was left of it after I made this dress last year). But, this time with a little Princess personalization on the inside.
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I guess I’m in a skirtall mood. This one’s made from the top of some hand-me down boys overalls (overdyed in brown) and a bunch of handkerchiefs from my collection. I’d still like to figure out how to oxidize the hardware.More pictures here.More Handkerchief Projects here.
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Before: Boys size 10 pants from the 70’s After: Girls size 4T skirtall for the summer!All thrifted materials. A couple more photos HERE
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One of the souvenirs I brought back from NYC was this 70’s dress kit from a Long Island City (and incredibly stinky) thrift store.I couldn’t quite picture myself pulling off the double-knit polyester mod look. But I knew my six year old could rock it. Flower pocket came pre-embroidered.Kit included zipper, thread, interfacing, etc.Sweet.
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BEFORE: Cute vintage dress, but the length made it a too “prairie”. AFTER: Much better with a little length removed and the addition of a thrifted belt and boots (love my boots-so glad they didn’t fit you chloe!).
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