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Making Stuff: Desk Refashion

by This is Carrie on May 18, 2009

At the same time I was searching for a “new” desk, our neighbors were trying to get rid of an old desk. After a few cans of spray paint, a couple sheets of sandpaper, and a call to my expert friend, I have a perfect desk for the corner of our bedroom.

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Making Stuff: Led Zepplin Baby Gown

by This is Carrie on April 27, 2009

A rockin’ baby gown for a little girl who should be making her way into the world this week. Tutorial here (long sleeve version)

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Making Stuff: Refashioned Blouse

by This is Carrie on April 24, 2009

BEFORE:Picked up this blouse from a vintage clothing store. Didn’t really mind the long sleeves, but we had a streak of super hot weather (100 degrees +) so the sleeves had to go and while I was at it, I took it in on the sides a bit too. AFTER:

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Making Stuff: Easter Dress #2

by This is Carrie on April 14, 2009

1 Vintage dress pattern + 1 vintage sheet + 1 spinning little girl = An Easter Story of Sartorial Renewal part 2 more pictures here

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Making Stuff: Easter Dress #1

by This is Carrie on April 13, 2009

1 Vintage dress pattern + 1 thrifted sheet + 1 spinning little girl = An Easter Story of Sartorial Renewal more pictures here

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Making Stuff: Tiered Dress for a Little Violinst

by This is Carrie on March 20, 2009

A late birthday gift for Princess’ long-distance BFF. Top: Hacked up vintage doilyTier One: Thrifted PillowcaseTier Two: Purchased fabric:(when I saw the violins I knew I had to use it to make something for her.)Tier Three: Purchased Fabric (loved the randomness)Tier Four: Eyelet fabric from the stash.(purchased years ago at my fave little fabric shop […]

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Making Stuff: Women’s Shirt to Child’s Skirt

by This is Carrie on March 13, 2009

A simple and quick ballet warm up skirt from a hand-me-down women’s shirt.

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Making Stuff: School Uniform

by This is Carrie on March 3, 2009

A new school skirt from thrifted fabric. Suspender details taken from a 70’s children’s pattern. Contrast facing from estate sale stash.

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Although it’s neither of her parent’s Alma Mater, at least Princess had something to wear on her school’s “college day” thanks to this quick thrift store refashion.Before and After pictures Here.

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Making Stuff: Angry Mickey Dress

by This is Carrie on February 13, 2009

A used t-shirt (from my “good garage sale day“) covered with awesome angry Mickey Mouse faces, made a great little spring Disneyland Dress for Pumpkin.

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