Sometimes, I know just what I want and either can't find it, or when I do find it...it's just way too expensive. This happened last Saturday. We were playing with the band at a country club and we were supposed to wear black. I wanted a snazzy jacket to wear over my dress. But, I didn't want anything heavy or hot. Well, "hot", but in a fashion sense..he he. I also was hoping for beads.
I went to the thrift store and bought a stretchy and very soft (I LOVE soft clothes!) top. It was only a few dollars, so if my project was a bust...I wouldn't care. I also picked up some beads at Walmart.
My next step was to lay out all of the things that I thought "might" work in the project.
I tried imagining how they would look together. I decided on the beads with the crazy threads, second one up from the bottom. What would you have chosen?
Now it's time to find the middle.
And cut it open.
I tried it on and found the length that I wanted and marked that.
The sleeves were a little tight. First I removed the hem. That loosened them up a little. Then I stretched the fabric as I attached the trim. After that, they weren't tight at all.
Next, I turned under both sides of the front and sewed that down. Then, I took the rest of the trim and attached it to the hem.
I had this frog in my "stash", and I thought it was perfect!
I love the result. I wore it happily AND it was pretty chilly in the club, so I actually needed it after all! I wish I had a picture of me wearing it with my dress. Oh well, next time.
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I went to the thrift store and bought a stretchy and very soft (I LOVE soft clothes!) top. It was only a few dollars, so if my project was a bust...I wouldn't care. I also picked up some beads at Walmart.
My next step was to lay out all of the things that I thought "might" work in the project.
I tried imagining how they would look together. I decided on the beads with the crazy threads, second one up from the bottom. What would you have chosen?
Now it's time to find the middle.
And cut it open.
I tried it on and found the length that I wanted and marked that.
The sleeves were a little tight. First I removed the hem. That loosened them up a little. Then I stretched the fabric as I attached the trim. After that, they weren't tight at all.
Next, I turned under both sides of the front and sewed that down. Then, I took the rest of the trim and attached it to the hem.
I had this frog in my "stash", and I thought it was perfect!
I love the result. I wore it happily AND it was pretty chilly in the club, so I actually needed it after all! I wish I had a picture of me wearing it with my dress. Oh well, next time.
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That my friend is perfect, I can't believe the before and the after. You deserve a huge pat on the back!!! I played the game, you can find it on my blog if you like. I hope I did it right, it was fun and I thankyou so much for thinking of me. Take care and visit soon, Char
ReplyDeleteExcellent! That is one of the trims I sell, too. Will have to see what I can do with it myself.
ReplyDeleteDo share a pic the next time you wear it.
That turned out so cute! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteI live in cardigans. I've often thought of remaking some thrifted v-neck sweaters into a cardi.
Thanks for the inspiration :)
Kimberly
Love it! I haven't tried sewing on beaded trims to anything yet, so this is a real inspiration. Thanks for all of the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great transformation you did there. I had fallen behind on reading blogs. Today I caught up on yours and now I am wondering how you are doing these days?
ReplyDeleteHope all is ell with you.
~Linnea
That last comment was supposed to say,
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you.
Take care,
~Linnea
Lou, I am so impressed! I had no idea you were a crafty girl as well as a fabulous photographer. Seems we have one more thing in common. Tresa
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