tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58014407289366083852024-03-05T22:02:41.034-08:00Feeling Kinda ThriftyRefashion, Fashion, Sewing, Crafts, DIYFeeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-47114004708870729932014-11-02T11:28:00.000-08:002014-11-02T11:28:05.641-08:00A Refashioned Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Halloween turned out to be a busy season. Costumes, costumes, costumes and face painting galore. Three parties, and a bunch of happy little pumpkins. It was a whirlwind amazing time, but... I am tired. </div>
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I found this button up at a local thrift store for $3. I turned it around and made a sleeveless tunic. I then painted a pop art design with fabric markers. <br />
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The whole family.<br />
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A little robot. I stitched on felt to a refashioned mens t-shirt and made the mask and head piece out of felt. The buttons were covered with aluminum foil.<br />
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A friend's daughter brought over her old costumes. </div>
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And I refashioned her a mermaid costume. What a cutie!<br />
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We also dressed up for a Dias de los Muertos party. I love sugar skulls.<br />
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Happy Fall!! Oh how I miss it. Hawaii is an amazing place to live, but come October I start to get homesick for some orange leaves and crisp air. Nevertheless, the people in Hawaii know how to celebrate Halloween - one of my favorite Holidays! In fact, we have quite a few parties/costumes to attend to this year. One of which is a Dias de Los Muertos party. </div>
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I don't like gory and super scary, but I do really appreciate the Day of the Dead masks and face painting. For some reason, I think they are beautiful works of art. My husband and I plan to paint our faces, but face paint for our son wouldn't last one hour. So, I decided to make him a felt mask. </div>
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I began by using an old eye mask for a template.</div>
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I then began to sketch out the skeleton.<br />
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You can see that it took me a few sketches to get the shape I wanted. Also, I cut out eyes.</div>
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Here I sketched a decorative design so that I could get a sense of what I was going to create.<br />
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I then traced it onto yellow felt.<br />
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I cut two - front and back.<br />
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For the blue flowers, I first traced the eye.<br />
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I made some felt roses and flowers, using this <a href="http://keepinglifecreative.com/tutorial/diy-felt-bloom/" target="_blank">tutorial</a>. After I hand stitched the eye flowers, black eye pieces, and drops using a whip stitch, I hot glued the flowers on. Later, I added gold seed beads to the inside of a few flowers.<br />
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My little guy loves his new mask.<br />
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I'm calling this my polka dot period. I can't stop making things with polka dots. I made the above two dresses using a pattern. Just can't get enough! I love these two dresses so much... </div>
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I can't say the same for this dress, however. Yet, again I couldn't pass on the polka dots, and the stretchy fabric is perfect for a pencil skirt. </div>
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And used my favorite Top Shop pencil skirt as a pattern. </div>
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I thought I'd be extra crafty and make the top right side a little scrunchy. So, I cut it a bit taller. </div>
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Then, I pinned pleats and sewed over the top.</div>
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Hmmm.... I didn't plan so well because the back side ended up being higher than the top. </div>
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Easy enough. I just trimmed it up. Next, I pinned the sides together and stitched each one. </div>
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Lucky I have a serger. I serged the sides up, and now it looks so professional : ).</div>
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Loving this serger!! I serged the elastic to the top of the skirt - on the wrong side. If you don't have a serger, you could use a zigzag stitch.</div>
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Ok... So... The bottom didn't turn out exactly like I had planned. Neither did the side pleats add anything that obviously creative. But all hope was not lost. </div>
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I found a skinny piece of elastic and sewed it into the side of the skirt. Sorry, I don't have photos. I was so focused on making this work that I forgot to take a photo of the installation. I was planning on "re-enacting" the photo with another piece of elastic, only to find out that I had no more. </div>
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Labor Day weekend at the beach. My little one learned how to snorkel, making his dad very proud. He really wants to be a scuba diver, so I guess he's on his way. </div>
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I also spent part of the weekend playing around with some new photo apps. A friend gave me an app gift card, and I went a little crazy. Some of my favorites are <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-camera/id443802549?mt=8" target="_blank">Paper Camera</a>, which turns your photos into sketched or painted prints, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/path-on-swipe-to-type/id596696015?mt=8" target="_blank">Path On</a>, described as "swipe to type" and allows you to add text to photos in unique ways, and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piclab-photo-editor/id597851882?mt=8" target="_blank">PicLab</a>, a great tool for adding art and font to your photos. </div>
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A while back I made new curtains for my guest/sewing room, using some fabric that a friend gave me. I decided to blog a brief tutorial, testing out PicLab. I have to admit that the font is a bit hard to read, but I'm learning.</div>
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<br />Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-12989759222230973492014-08-29T00:25:00.001-07:002014-08-29T00:25:57.238-07:00Summer Isn't Over Yet.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy times at the pool. "Throw me again, Daddy!" This kid is a little fish. Already swimming and growing up so fast. </div>
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So... Surprise! I actually finished a refashion, and here I am posting again this month. Remember this dress? </div>
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It's been hot and humid here - uncomfortable for Hawaii. I've been wearing the most airy clothes I can find, and this refashion came at just the right time. I started with this dress. </div>
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This Tori Richard dress came to me through a consignment
shop. I found it on the rack with the tags on, and couldn't believe
that it was only $20 (retailing for $125). Then I tried it on and
realized why it was such a deal. There were holes on the bottom half.
When I showed the owner, she insisted on giving it to me for free.<br />
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I tried to wear it as is, but it wasn't so comfortable and a little loose in the bust. It was a prime candidate for a 60's style summer dress. <br />
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I used my 60's dress as a pattern and cut a V and armholes in the bottom section of the Tori Richard.</div>
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I then used the top part of the 60's dress to draw a pattern for the neckline and sleeves. </div>
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I added bias tape around the armholes and patched the holes. Once I figured out the pattern, this dress was super easy to make. I love it!!!</div>
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<br />Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-84791355819818065672014-08-22T22:36:00.001-07:002014-08-22T22:36:22.693-07:0060's Style at Hawaii's Biggest Little Air Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I picked up this vintage Hawaii-made dress a while back at Salvation Army for about $10. I know... I splurged! I really loved the pattern and print, and over the years it's been my go-to dress on hot summer days. </div>
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In fact, it turned out to be a superb choice for a day out at Hawaii's Biggest Little Air Show. The family had a wonderful day at Ford Island watching the most amazing miniature planes zoom through the sky. It was a little boy's dream. Hanger 79 was open to the public, and the kids (and adults) got to sit in the old war planes. <br />
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I have to say - it was pretty cool. However it was a rather warm day, and I found myself thinking, "I wish I had a few more of these comfy, lightweight dresses." And then it dawned on me! I could make my own pattern and refashion one of my old dresses! A Pacific print Tori Richard maxi dress immediately came to mind. <br />
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Therefore, I'm onto another refashion. So far, I have a pattern sort of cut out, and after I work through a few more bumps, I should have it ready to post soon. Be on the look out!<br />
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Now for something else. As you've noticed, I've been a little MIA - again. My absence is nothing new. If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm not the best at balancing work, family and hobby. School has started, and I'm in a new position as curriculum coordinator for my school.<br />
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I absolutely love my new job. I am learning that I have a strong passion for helping teachers. It's quite the learning curve, but I am definitely up for the challenge. With this said, I'm wondering when I'll have time to keep up with my sewing and blog.<br />
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As much as I am passionate about helping teachers, I'm passionate about refashioning. It's a part of me that I can't let go. I am planning to post at least once a month and hopefully more. For the time being, this is all I can offer. I really hope that you'll continue to follow me. I really love all of your feedback and stories. <br />
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Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-60307320239963902062014-07-25T15:14:00.001-07:002014-07-26T16:18:13.659-07:00Stylish in Seattle<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsI9KLAxUxOX3OSaVLQ88fAYJ7u-PBEkv1EALPEa_AjbSGPkSr_DH4LuOunhMZaew7F75aWYJv1T6oS8a6dOR8KPAopWig5Wv13_QnhE8zEjWXWi3m-vdIbNCegzPqIMGfhsFhqJvDEM/s640/blogger-image-1499943781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsI9KLAxUxOX3OSaVLQ88fAYJ7u-PBEkv1EALPEa_AjbSGPkSr_DH4LuOunhMZaew7F75aWYJv1T6oS8a6dOR8KPAopWig5Wv13_QnhE8zEjWXWi3m-vdIbNCegzPqIMGfhsFhqJvDEM/s640/blogger-image-1499943781.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYN6chpefbblo6lQDVXW28FZdagP9MSU7gr10QHRHTztlmsomgBIozyCXUWlPCnd_t1XSF6cNMKdSxPxvGepQ4WaQdY3KKoRA-ZhioWvE8JlYqmP9sTAl6TJAr54fgA3LJMNElK3Eswqg/s640/blogger-image-1739726453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYN6chpefbblo6lQDVXW28FZdagP9MSU7gr10QHRHTztlmsomgBIozyCXUWlPCnd_t1XSF6cNMKdSxPxvGepQ4WaQdY3KKoRA-ZhioWvE8JlYqmP9sTAl6TJAr54fgA3LJMNElK3Eswqg/s640/blogger-image-1739726453.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCoZ4418FWIqMxtET9X4luM1Ot5rCxkmOf1-nianDR6AVqvQm73cPpjPuvDr3VFic7Ds3a7idWek1p6moTsNk12B_RGZvNC8O-gbh-sydNH86olysrioA5Yk8J2tZpkOLV2YTGt3CoY8/s640/blogger-image-560657106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCoZ4418FWIqMxtET9X4luM1Ot5rCxkmOf1-nianDR6AVqvQm73cPpjPuvDr3VFic7Ds3a7idWek1p6moTsNk12B_RGZvNC8O-gbh-sydNH86olysrioA5Yk8J2tZpkOLV2YTGt3CoY8/s640/blogger-image-560657106.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI0-f7tNdRCDj_Tp0y5zrvFfMXHDnr2NkfhgdghJqB_HyLRiocje2d4gUAFSID8cXSts-o7kmMwd01gbsTNqCGOYkmqLdRJlf2mlvK0p9dYm6UwTsW0HteopWtpb79q2rScq8Eul-K6I/s640/blogger-image--117464134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI0-f7tNdRCDj_Tp0y5zrvFfMXHDnr2NkfhgdghJqB_HyLRiocje2d4gUAFSID8cXSts-o7kmMwd01gbsTNqCGOYkmqLdRJlf2mlvK0p9dYm6UwTsW0HteopWtpb79q2rScq8Eul-K6I/s640/blogger-image--117464134.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKKZffBJXZHQjKRPDTIDPdyjV3mQ8WlK-Vm1jAKIdmwW7qVNQS3EbC2U5K-_HV4MHsw4bKdwqETtE9t1hnk8RS_36ofeApSAmhBgInqaPf1uWQxRwV4g-BpBU7IKP_04XpIDyycX1o2M/s640/blogger-image--1065493703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKKZffBJXZHQjKRPDTIDPdyjV3mQ8WlK-Vm1jAKIdmwW7qVNQS3EbC2U5K-_HV4MHsw4bKdwqETtE9t1hnk8RS_36ofeApSAmhBgInqaPf1uWQxRwV4g-BpBU7IKP_04XpIDyycX1o2M/s640/blogger-image--1065493703.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPrK0VVoJ77STVNJLM3-KxEhlAOcxbA21A5j6TeehF9TUPhm1IDDvTarb8YJEDwfhfw4SeU-xHIecjyYjzw_5Y4ANHsC3Vt_ljAbwxaOw0RsjhRjTHwhBsLm_eEy7pnWlmUiTFRJ0rAA/s640/blogger-image-2100926411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPrK0VVoJ77STVNJLM3-KxEhlAOcxbA21A5j6TeehF9TUPhm1IDDvTarb8YJEDwfhfw4SeU-xHIecjyYjzw_5Y4ANHsC3Vt_ljAbwxaOw0RsjhRjTHwhBsLm_eEy7pnWlmUiTFRJ0rAA/s640/blogger-image-2100926411.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Summer bliss... Seattle has turned out to be the perfect vacation destination for our family. Cool weather, beautiful scenery and amazing food and drinks. We are saciated. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Luckily, I brought along a recent refashion for a night out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's how this wild top began it's life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBGh8s6ugOMFqJvvt4SVcEPQJmmmQAz-Al1Gk1s6PLApR4U0-HWaXvBaUae1ezx7BIj0VOPYkgvdWidHVhFIrf_FK5LygI0xvvblKKaqHHGqNZTvInY_8iFt8Onoe14APJ1SKK-qxEWw/s640/blogger-image--703978697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBGh8s6ugOMFqJvvt4SVcEPQJmmmQAz-Al1Gk1s6PLApR4U0-HWaXvBaUae1ezx7BIj0VOPYkgvdWidHVhFIrf_FK5LygI0xvvblKKaqHHGqNZTvInY_8iFt8Onoe14APJ1SKK-qxEWw/s640/blogger-image--703978697.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unfortunately, my photographer was out if town when I began this refashion, and I had to snap a photo of it hanging up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found the significantly oversized top at Holy Nativity Thrift Store for $2. I loved the feel of the thick slinky fabric, but I wasn't wild about the print. (Ha! Get it?) Anyway... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I decided to give it a try. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93WjsQMDNztvUu5GzlmAL81S7PVgxEh90OHevmzzZs_Vm2ZKX8Jr349jcDvXl3U2cDZguDMQdXqa7F_4EzaVLc4SFHLgWQbvR_OicX_MvWSiPWetOu3am6CgYtnAsNfQ0z5eGzr6tlF0/s640/blogger-image--1467731480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93WjsQMDNztvUu5GzlmAL81S7PVgxEh90OHevmzzZs_Vm2ZKX8Jr349jcDvXl3U2cDZguDMQdXqa7F_4EzaVLc4SFHLgWQbvR_OicX_MvWSiPWetOu3am6CgYtnAsNfQ0z5eGzr6tlF0/s640/blogger-image--1467731480.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I began by taking it apart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-f6gmsEZ7U6DwOs58zLnANZ_2DmZvKGvKxJwyXVpkCJop0wZTiqiEqqfLtgROCfjHNwUbq8hl4uZUUFMV52Q9AEYr5QUfZK3ggxO2Cjo5s6PEl-gPLKkRAEOXqf9GaRGsGwlxz3J4MY/s640/blogger-image--1477464033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-f6gmsEZ7U6DwOs58zLnANZ_2DmZvKGvKxJwyXVpkCJop0wZTiqiEqqfLtgROCfjHNwUbq8hl4uZUUFMV52Q9AEYr5QUfZK3ggxO2Cjo5s6PEl-gPLKkRAEOXqf9GaRGsGwlxz3J4MY/s640/blogger-image--1477464033.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next, I trimmed the sides and armholes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ55NS46s_czfWVVCxkbPRVJsK5XbhBK0mmjZDLxrbXDiGOQGjAAE_7qGObVDhAt7d20iIvyi0USw4J6_9bwY6InVJJT9-sLivpI0VtoXiw6zmPk9L8MpPAVy_s8ZQMASJHgjT4jOi-XA/s640/blogger-image--120510048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ55NS46s_czfWVVCxkbPRVJsK5XbhBK0mmjZDLxrbXDiGOQGjAAE_7qGObVDhAt7d20iIvyi0USw4J6_9bwY6InVJJT9-sLivpI0VtoXiw6zmPk9L8MpPAVy_s8ZQMASJHgjT4jOi-XA/s640/blogger-image--120510048.jpg"></a></div><br></div>And cut it across the middle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrVN82xJ8x118xm-nTzof4Vj8v8o2uxU4SmsXOsXJ9Iwbllr1KSPEo5b_fWoLpO7JGvvzzeneObta3c4yrnUI1dtQBZw6BpH_CrRYrzp9DAhSs1NW3rBxTEQVcIBv_I4mz7-hc7J8iDs/s640/blogger-image-1480245091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrVN82xJ8x118xm-nTzof4Vj8v8o2uxU4SmsXOsXJ9Iwbllr1KSPEo5b_fWoLpO7JGvvzzeneObta3c4yrnUI1dtQBZw6BpH_CrRYrzp9DAhSs1NW3rBxTEQVcIBv_I4mz7-hc7J8iDs/s640/blogger-image-1480245091.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then trimmed up the sleeves and cut them off about 3/4 of the way down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGbtFxQtcnjQuC2xak3zw_BoOyr2xSaWL7eNChg-ZZS1vXxBkfuhxpnWJ4dpe89WWJdaed77QmSSR9yv3vh5XqWsBKgbXnPzyvSq4iQ3g6pV0_XZzpLcQI0ujncutWehQzh93pRi34DU/s640/blogger-image--699634028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGbtFxQtcnjQuC2xak3zw_BoOyr2xSaWL7eNChg-ZZS1vXxBkfuhxpnWJ4dpe89WWJdaed77QmSSR9yv3vh5XqWsBKgbXnPzyvSq4iQ3g6pV0_XZzpLcQI0ujncutWehQzh93pRi34DU/s640/blogger-image--699634028.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The original shirt front became the back, and the original back became the front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The new neckline was a little large, so I put in a few pleats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-WpPZg2N8fSNybOGbk2mWp-Z5cPK6otmEevm8GYFftdaFf4vuVOCDtXl2hyZH-8BYKkludG2_fUz1WP3ks_qGBe4_pQ21sFIWRmEMIf0rrpRCqRCQPQBXHkj45kORxj93xg-ptd5CFU/s640/blogger-image-389142188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-WpPZg2N8fSNybOGbk2mWp-Z5cPK6otmEevm8GYFftdaFf4vuVOCDtXl2hyZH-8BYKkludG2_fUz1WP3ks_qGBe4_pQ21sFIWRmEMIf0rrpRCqRCQPQBXHkj45kORxj93xg-ptd5CFU/s640/blogger-image-389142188.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This summer I learned to use my serger (which I love), so I serged down the back and around the top of the bottom half. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBjALeOpKk8Im_Mu16i0BF9xr8lvHkB7y2g2YIXCZYhSRtseMkp4wHpp7_ja0_l-QP4dJ1wVmRQLuf9PE4RaAbGcalQtt4x4AJ2AAJna9qCUZNpEXidLjZXKLIeUR4rdHlu9fwjAySNM/s640/blogger-image--2047689270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBjALeOpKk8Im_Mu16i0BF9xr8lvHkB7y2g2YIXCZYhSRtseMkp4wHpp7_ja0_l-QP4dJ1wVmRQLuf9PE4RaAbGcalQtt4x4AJ2AAJna9qCUZNpEXidLjZXKLIeUR4rdHlu9fwjAySNM/s640/blogger-image--2047689270.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also went around the top half. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC2_EfjzKHGvKXukkXMjFd0ogW39hA8tdKu6mnGWS_C2bI0h4U9kg1t2o6GI6_BcUBruTMBHVMjDImQ2jqZ3OuoPPhKM6ulkwKBY2m1tZgeXu0bdKT2LTNeEe4QAK9EW2H21DBiuUBzk/s640/blogger-image--662204921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC2_EfjzKHGvKXukkXMjFd0ogW39hA8tdKu6mnGWS_C2bI0h4U9kg1t2o6GI6_BcUBruTMBHVMjDImQ2jqZ3OuoPPhKM6ulkwKBY2m1tZgeXu0bdKT2LTNeEe4QAK9EW2H21DBiuUBzk/s640/blogger-image--662204921.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next, I sewed the top and bottom half together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCuKOSB_uB4asMZ84V19MShmPDXwVnexVRrDswqOUBbmsODZiSTtBqCWEBTMfnGetJDvaylDMWznrUWNR-BIQP20D6A430UinILFSxW8LyHtZc3ufUfNdpR2hm6DiufwTsPZYJscxoAE/s640/blogger-image-99229942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCuKOSB_uB4asMZ84V19MShmPDXwVnexVRrDswqOUBbmsODZiSTtBqCWEBTMfnGetJDvaylDMWznrUWNR-BIQP20D6A430UinILFSxW8LyHtZc3ufUfNdpR2hm6DiufwTsPZYJscxoAE/s640/blogger-image-99229942.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the sleeves, I serged around the edges and...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuM6wDwYklNuiO-xKjBY-CfWNnwoL2AJ6snwhnYpvIXzSOjAqPaF88YPPWfBlDaQIVYsMy5xmGXkks1s0UYe7pcvrfG0GYVsNbxiAcnzNkeQ_Zru1ws1bF6F2r-REaOeqJ3D2ME-5XiA/s640/blogger-image-993480269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuM6wDwYklNuiO-xKjBY-CfWNnwoL2AJ6snwhnYpvIXzSOjAqPaF88YPPWfBlDaQIVYsMy5xmGXkks1s0UYe7pcvrfG0GYVsNbxiAcnzNkeQ_Zru1ws1bF6F2r-REaOeqJ3D2ME-5XiA/s640/blogger-image-993480269.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hemmed them up about an inch. I don't have a photo, but I added elastic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TGHUj5fOtPMMgjNcRk-9WvLJWBkZgJK_pmWFJzXfod_Hbw3DxDVqS1EVNZaHMvnkW2wIgGyZIoU7FeMznPSJaWw1AIWO7c1q9a-WjVkwst6lNr_g64dGTlhs1z9v0NX9BtVFpmC5y1c/s640/blogger-image--965439450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TGHUj5fOtPMMgjNcRk-9WvLJWBkZgJK_pmWFJzXfod_Hbw3DxDVqS1EVNZaHMvnkW2wIgGyZIoU7FeMznPSJaWw1AIWO7c1q9a-WjVkwst6lNr_g64dGTlhs1z9v0NX9BtVFpmC5y1c/s640/blogger-image--965439450.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next, I added elastic around the middle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GVJsHHU4lqplvHNhB5gmHIysZhNkqEInHrrlVoP4BclDzuNPt0l26UhdRXaLXC1QEEU8QKU86ecPN4Q2beOAVEnP3Pmes7XZJwXZHmJWKbNRuV5WudpAiMU2P8_1Cxz1i7eBbMCV6J0/s640/blogger-image--1405524161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I'm two weeks in to Summer, and I've been indulging myself with sewing and spending time with my son. Lately, I've been doing a lot of pattern sewing. Perhaps I need to brush up my skills a little, or perhaps I've found some awesome patterns and fabric that I love. Either way, it's been a fairly blissful sewing period for me.<br />
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I used a pattern to make these digs for a party in Waikiki.</div>
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These hula outfits I made for a group of kids going to Japan. The boys' shirts were from a pattern, but I whipped up the girls' dresses from one of my own patterns. </div>
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It was rewarding to see them perform as a group with their super spiffy outfits.<br />
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I found this polyester golf shirt at an awesome thrift shop (Holy Nativity) for $1.50. I've had my eye on it for a while, but only decided to buy it when it went on sale for half off. I guess I'm too cheap to spend $3. </div>
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Luckily I discovered this awesome pattern, which I've used to make two pairs of pants, shorts and this awesome skirt.</div>
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It's May! Summer is just around the corner. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This month is also my anniversary. It will be six years for us, and we get to have a night out to ourselves. Because this is such a rare occasion, I decided to refashion a special outfit. </div>
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It was a beautiful Spring weekend, complete with rainbows, sunsets, and a trip to the zoo. My son dressed himself, including the jewelry. I love his quirky style. We dyed Easter eggs and made this yummy kiwi ice cream. Amidst all of the Easter buzz, I was able to refashion this dress...<br>
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I picked it up for free at a clothing swap. The Marimekko fabric entranced me. Unfortunately, it was a bit too small, and the straps around the chest area were a little awkward.<br>
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This week we had a refreshing mid-week Holiday - Kuhio Day. It made for a perfect beach day, and a relaxing break in an otherwise stressful week. Somehow, we've all managed to come down with a nasty sinus infection. I've been sick enough to feel a little off but not enough to stay home from work. So... when Friday came around, I really needed some color to brighten my day. <br>
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Have I mentioned that I have a fabulous thrift shop across the street from the school where I teach? Every so often I walk over on my lunch break and peruse. The prices are significantly lower than Goodwill, and the clothes are in great condition. It's not surprising that I almost always find something.<br>
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A few weeks ago, I found this colorful number that practically screamed, "Take me home!" It was $2, and the print is absolutely beautiful. <br>
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Surprisingly, I was able to find some time to refashion. It felt really good to complete a few projects that have been lingering for a while. One of which is a silk plaid top remake. I found this silk top at a Goodwill in Cincinnati over Winter break for $2. I just couldn't get over the funky plaid print.<br>
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But... as you can see, it was a little outdated for my taste. In truth, I wasn't sure I would be able to update this number. Not really knowing where to start, I removed the enormous shoulder pads and seam ripped the sleeves and collar.<br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I was lucky enough to spend St. Patty's Day with my precious little leprechaun. We are both on Spring Break and needed to spend some time together. He suggested that we visit the aquarium. It was a spectacular day. And, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to make him a special green t-shirt. </span></div>
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I am so excited to announce that Beth Huntington, a.k.a. <a href="http://chicenvelopements.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Renegade Seamstress</a>, will be teaching an online refashioning course for <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/" target="_blank">BurdaStyle</a>. What an amazing opportunity to learn the tricks of the refashioning world by one of the greats! Beth is a contributor to ehow, she hosts The Refashion Runway Series, and she has a new book coming out. <br />
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In this course, Beth will walk you through the steps of a complete refashion, from shopping to design to fitting and sewing! This course is a perfect way to get started refashioning. And Beth is the perfect guide! <br />
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I guess it's just life. I have a number of refashioning projects in the works, but I've been a little off lately and can't seem to get them going in the direction I'd like. When I keep making minor mistakes, I know it's time to take a break and focus on something else.<br>
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To get myself back in the groove, I created a simple pair of pajamas for my son. For part of the project, I even used a ready-made pattern, which I don't often do. However, I found it to be encouraging that I could at least get one project completed successfully.<br>
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I started with two t-shirts that I inherited from some friends.<br>
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Aren't they cute? I've seen these owl phone cases all over Pinterest. And when my lovely sister-in-law asked me to make her one for her birthday, I was all too happy to oblige. <br />
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I began with a few pieces of felt and some scrap fabric.<br />
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As you can see, I used my cutting board to cut the main cover pieces (light blue) 3x5. The wings (dark blue) measure about 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, and the fabric scrap measures 3 x 2. *I ended up using another piece of scrap fabric but forgot to put it in the photo.<br />
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You'll need to add about an inch and a half on each side for an iPhone 5. Also, I made this cover for a coverless iPhone. <br />
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After folding the 3 x 2 piece of scrap fabric in half longways, I used my French curve to cut a curve around the top.<br />
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Once opened, this piece became the owl's belly. I placed it at the bottom of the felt.<br />
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For the triangle head piece, I took a rectangle and used my straight edge to cut to the middle of the rectangle one one side and then the other.<br />
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This triangle piece was placed at the top of the felt.<br />
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Next, I made the wings by tracing a wing shape onto navy felt.<br />
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I cut two larger circles out of white felt and two smaller circles out of black felt for the eyes and an orange triangle for the beak.<br />
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I stitched the belly and head piece onto the felt using a zigzag stitch. *Note: You'll notice that I only stitched the inside edges. The outside edges were stitched later.<br />
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My next steps were to zigzag stitch the rest of the front pieces on in this order - wings, white circles for eyes, black circles for eyes (over the white), orange beak. <br />
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To create the lining, I cut two 3 x 5 rectangle pieces from yellow cotton fabric.<br />
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Using a straight stitch, I stitched these yellow pieces to the light blue felt pieces along the top edges, right sides facing.<br />
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You'll see in this photo that I hand stitched little v's on the wings to give them some definition.<br />
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These cases were fairly easy to make, and they lend themselves to creativity and personal style. I'd love to see some photos of one's you've made using this tutorial. Share your creations! : )<br />
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<br />Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-29137605180266001972014-01-26T22:37:00.000-08:002014-01-26T22:37:11.510-08:00Animal Print Dress RefashionHappy New Year! Kung Hee Fat Choy! We're in the midst of celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Hawai`i, and although I don't have a horse inspired refashion, I have some before and after photos of an animal print redo for you.<br />
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I found this skirt for free at a clothing swap. After all of the "cute" clothes were taken, I saw it sadly hanging out on the rack. As I was holding it admiringly, the owner walked by and claimed that she would have never bought it had it not been for a salsa class she was taking.<br />
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I made the decision to give this discarded skirt a home in my closet. I loved how full and flowy it felt and ended up wearing it several times. <br />
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The skirt would have perfectly happy as is, but I had other plans. I saw that it had dress potential, and began to make the preparations for a transformation. I first dyed it purple. Next, I cut the bottom off and constructed a sleeveless top. Finally, I added a zipper down the back. <br />
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*Unfortunately, I don't have any quality process photos. Bummer!<br />
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It turned out great! I now have a flirty day dress.<br />
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<br />Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-39266773758594707692014-01-14T09:09:00.003-08:002014-01-14T21:21:01.288-08:00Got Outdated Mom Jeans?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Head on over to <a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House of Estrela</a> for January Refashion Month and check out how this pair got a trendy upgrade.<br />
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Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-17935215054945602982014-01-08T07:51:00.001-08:002014-01-08T07:51:29.224-08:00January Refashion Month at House of Estrela<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited about January Refashion Month going on over at <a href="http://houseofestrela.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House of Estrela</a>. I encourage you to head on over and check out all of the super creative refashioning ideas. Plus... I'll be posting there on January 14.Feeling Kinda Thirftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247762040502587468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801440728936608385.post-88844478184941736462014-01-07T21:31:00.000-08:002014-01-07T21:31:49.108-08:00Winter Snow and Plaid Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Firstly, I hope that all of you are staying warm and toasty indoors. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to find heat during this extremely frigid week. <br />
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Growing up, our excitement for a snow day was always met with a tinge of sadness and concern for workers who were forced to drive to work on icy roads, elderly who may not have proper heating, or the homeless, living on the streets with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Although my dream of a Winter wonderland came true, I am mindful that not everyone has the pleasure to enjoy a snowy day. </div>
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Nonetheless... My Christmas holiday was spent in the beautiful city of Cincinnati with my husband's family. We left Hawaii longing for some Winter weather (I know - we're crazy and should be grateful for the warmth. But one does love change every now and then). Each day during our trip, we checked the weather with our fingers crossed for snow. There was a light dusting on Christmas Eve, which we were thankful for, but the real blessing came on our last day in Cincinnati. We awoke Thursday morning to a heavenly snowfall. Temperatures were not yet freezing, and we played and walked in the snow all day. On more than one occasion, I found myself standing on the sidewalk, gazing at the flakes coming down and not wanting to go inside - ever. I hadn't experienced a snow like that in probably fifteen years. It was truly magical. </div>
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I do, however, feel very lucky that I was soon able to get on a plane and head back to warmer weather. </div>
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Knowing that I would be staying in Cincinnati for over two weeks, I began working on a winter refashioned wardrobe, starting back in November. One refashion that I particularly love is a wool cardigan that was transformed into a skirt. Unfortunately, I don't have many process photos to show you. I was in such a hurry to complete it that I forgot to take pictures. In fact, this skirt was completed only hours before we boarded the plane. <br />
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I snagged this plaid wool cardigan at an estate sale for $0.25. Can you believe that? What a steal!<br />
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Originally, I had envisioned this cardi becoming a stylish vest. However, I just couldn't seem to make it work. It just felt outdated. Right when I was about to run out of ideas, a light bulb went on. I cut the neck and sleeves off and removed the buttons. <br />
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I took in the sides and folded the ends over at a diagonal. I then cut the top off of an old black maxi skirt and sewed it the top of the wool cardi. Lastly, I resewed the buttons down the side at a diagonal. <br />
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Like magic! This cardi was transformed into a...<br />
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Super cute and trendy winter skirt! I love it, but I am going to send it to my sister in Oklahoma, who will likely get more use out of it.<br />
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Happy New Year! I'm back from a long, refreshing winter vacation, and I am so excited to be blogging and refashioning again. For my first post of 2014, I have for you a fun refashion that I did for my teacher friend, Debbie. </div>
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When I found this $2 dress at a garage sale, I knew right away that it would make a perfect dress for my stylish friend. However, like most of my finds, it was way too frumpy. </div>
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<br>Looking back, I should have taken a before photo of the dress without the jacket. I decided to transform only the long shell dress underneath. Oh well... <br>
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I have a super easy refashion to share with you.<br>
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I found this red dress at Goodwill for $3.50. It was too big, but I loved the neckline and knew it had potential.<br>
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