Signing up for Wardrobe Refashion pledge has been a blessing! It took me a year to figure out how to refashion this T-shirt and literally a couple of days after taking my pledge… I got the inspiration. I had this brand-new T-shirt with a damaged iron-on design (one of those that are not meant to be washed). I couldn’t remove it anymore, though. So, I … Continue reading Ruffly T-shirt refashion
The Pledge I, Sewing Princess, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of “new” manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 2 months. I pledge that I shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I will share the love and post a photo … Continue reading Wardrobe Refashion – 2 months pledge
Here is my second project for the summer essentials sew-along… my A-line dress with a 70’s flare… and this is why it deserves a Polaroid picture… (look below for the actual colors) This dress started with me falling in love with the fabric despite the fact that it was meant for home-dec projects. So, I had to devise a project that would fit this special … Continue reading A-line dress with a 70’s flare
My new pants are finally ready. I am so excited! I drafted the pattern using Cal Patch’s Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified The overall drafting took me a few hours, but it was well worth it… So, if you are debating whether to try your own patternmaking, I would say… Do give it a try. If you own this book or simply look at the picture … Continue reading First project finished – basic pants
This morning I was reading the post on Developing trousers ideas where Lauriana was asking suggestions for her pinstripe fabric. What caught my attention was the issues to consider when choosing this type of fabric and the negative connotation that this type of fabric brings to her mind and . When I thought about her examples, I must say I totally agree with her. But … Continue reading Pinstripe pants – pattern ideas
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