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Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR 4, 3rd. QTR. (12-1-14 /
From 2-10-15 How to Wear a Flannel Sheet
From 1-27-15 You Can Fake It 'til You Make It
From 1-11-15 Fashion and Cleaning: Work Out
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR 3, 3rd. QTR. (12-1-13 / 2-28-14)
From 1-6-14 Fabric Scraps to Fiber Jewels
You can see more close ups of all these necklaces by clicking on the post link highlighted above.
From 12-28-13 Fabric Scraps Gems
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR 2, 3rd. QTR. (12-1-12 / 2-28-13)
From 2-13-13
From 2-7-13
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR ONE, 3rd. QTR.: (12-1-11 / 2-29-12)
From 2-6-12 Come On, Everthin's Gonna Be Alright
From 2-3-12 Take an Ordinary Coat...
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR 4, 3rd. QTR. (12-1-14 /
From 2-10-15 How to Wear a Flannel Sheet
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| Lotus duster by Tina Givens made from flannel sheet |
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| detail of Alabama Chanin-like ruffle embellishment |
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| view of closed collar |
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| hemline in front |
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| side view |
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| side hemline |
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| back view |
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| doily detail |
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| back hem |
From 1-27-15 You Can Fake It 'til You Make It
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| cartoon dress - front |
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| neckline |
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| sleeve and cuff |
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| hemline |
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| back view |
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| back detail |
From 1-11-15 Fashion and Cleaning: Work Out
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| my pink print chiffon dress called Adele by Tina Givens |
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| bodice detail |
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| skirt which I rather drastically altered |
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| detail of neckline binding, same front and back. |
From 12-29-14 December Beauties
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| my rose hips velvet dress with milk chocolate brown linen trim |
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| detail, pattern is called Bethany by Tina Givens |
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| ruffle, hand-sewn because my machine wouldn't do it. |
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| linen added to hemline and left raw edged |
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| linen facing hand sewn with zig-zag stitch at raw edge |
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| also at sleeveless edge. |
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR 3, 3rd. QTR. (12-1-13 / 2-28-14)
From 2-24-14 Can I say Couture Manure?
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| front of hand-sewn jacket |
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| back view |
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| detail of hand-stitching |
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| and pattern derived from |
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| Velvet and Tapestry Reversible Jacket |
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| close-up of organza slashed overlay |
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| derived and deviated from this pattern |
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| my hand-sewn purple hat, ala Alabama Chanin |
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| my trial fingerless gloves loosely based on Alabama Chanin |
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| More successful and more deviated from AC |
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| made with very thin stretchy knit |
From 1-6-14 Fabric Scraps to Fiber Jewels
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| One made for Mom cuz she liked them... |
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| Untitled Necklace Set |
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| Black Magic Necklace Set |
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| Black and Tan Necklace Set |
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| Gold Bound Necklace Set |
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| Add caption |
From 12-28-13 Fabric Scraps Gems
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| Necklace Set for S |
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| Necklace Set for E |
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| Necklace Set for V |
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| Scarf/ shawl with matching fingerless gloves for SS |
From 2-13-13
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| Using up every bit of scrap corduroy for my self-designed top |
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| a center front pleat to take up excess fabric |
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| contrast band to add length along bottom edge |
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| not enough fabric, so sleeves are cut in sections, going vertical & horizontal |
From 2-7-13
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| DIY fingerless gloves for sewing when it's cold! |
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| Made from really well-worn leather gloves |
From 2-1-13
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| My forest green light-weight knit pants |
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| made from a leggings pattern (only bigger) to create straight-leg pants |
From 1-13 Rolling, Rolling...
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| made-from-scratch, light-weight knit, cocoon top |
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| from this pattern, bottom right |
From 1-18-13 Let's Party Like It's...
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| the pattern for really baggy pants |
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| front view |
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| and back |
and just laying on the floor
From 1-3-13 Pat In The Hat
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| first time using knit top |
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| neckline detail |
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| hem using machine double needle |
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| old pattern I found that had hats! |
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| Knit Hat #1 with button flower |
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| Knit Hat #2, beret style |
all fabric from E
From 12-31-12 This is It For Now
From 12-24-12 Cheers to One and All
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| the pattern that started it all |
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| front view |
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| back view |
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| front hemline |
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| back hemline |
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| and view underneath hem |
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| plus me checking out the hem - i.e., not styling it! |
From 12-24-12 Cheers to One and All
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| my corduroy leftovers turned into tunic top |
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| with not-so-hidden large pockets |
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| and back with another cord fabric leftover |
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| the pattern I started with only slight variations |
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| First I had made this straight ankle length skirt |
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| with kick-pleat in the back |
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| see how nice and soft it is? |
Then the tunic top came into being with all the leftover fabric, and when I put them on together (which was not my original intention) voila, my kimono-esque outfit appeared.
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| and don't forget the Megan Mae-inspired button pin made from the center hole cut out from the Banksy poncho below. |
From 12-17-12 The Artist Not Wearing Banksy or Hirst
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| view of Banksy painted top on dressmaker |
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| side view of wrap-around sleeve |
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| back view |
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| side view |
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| button and loop fastener on sides |
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| top opened up and laid flat on floor |
From 12-6-12
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| another pair of pinwale corduroy pants from Marcy Tilton's design |
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| This time in a faded denim color - with those big pockets! |
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| and knee darts! |
Items from PROJECT MINIMA: YEAR ONE, 3rd. QTR.: (12-1-11 / 2-29-12)
From 2-29-12 Making Good From Scraps
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| Reversible Vest #2 using reversible fabrics (Side A) |
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| detail of hand-made bias tape |
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| inside view |
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| back view |
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| Side B of Reversible Vest #2 |
This vest is in the March Thrifty Upcycle Challenge at Ethical Fashion Bloggers
From 2-23-12 A Vested Interest
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| front |
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| back |
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| close up of pocket |
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| inside view |
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| reverse - front |
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| reverse - back |
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| reverse - pocket close-up |
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| reverse - inside view |
See the outfit I'm wearing with it on my Clothes Collage page
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| a sweetie in my mom's hand-sewn pink dress with matching bonnet |
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| happy as can be in hand-sewn satin-lace gown with matching bonnet |
From 2-21-12 Tools of the Trade
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| sneak peek at reversible vest lacking collar - check out hand-made bias tape & turned ties! |
From 2-14-12 Process Pending
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| here's the pieces for 2 vests in process, same style... |
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| then hey, why not just go with reversible!?! |
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| ...and the trouble with tie fasteners: turning them inside-out |
From 2-8-12 Tunic Tune-Up
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| Another tunic that didn't fit - before |
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| Asian-esque Tunic Remodeled - after |
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| back view |
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| detail of relocated buttons |
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| close up of side insert under sleeve |
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| and added side seam pockets in solid red |
From 2-6-12 Come On, Everthin's Gonna Be Alright
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| Asian-esque Tunic - Before |
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| Remodeled to fit, front view and... |
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| ...back view with evened-out hemline |
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| detail of side insert under sleeve (I still had the same fabric!!) |
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| Added side seam pockets - yeah! |
From 2-3-12 Take an Ordinary Coat...
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| Old Camel Coat Recon ...(no before pix, but hey) |
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| new buttons, sewn single-breasted |
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| random sequins and seed beads applied |
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| and clusters of pearls on the collar |
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| plus the Sewing Rebellion Badge brooch |
See me wearing it on my Clothes Collage page, "A Cold & Rainy Day"
From 1-30-12 Transparency in Sewing & Art
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| black transparent top made for over/ under layering |
From 1-27-12 Cut the Shift!
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| linen shift before |
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| linen vest after |
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| detail of vest neckline and lining |
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| detail of large patch pockets |
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| shown now with feather collar! |
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| ...which is (thankfully) detachable |
See me wearing it (sans feathers!) on my Clothes Collage page, "Linen Looks"
From 1-23-12 My Madeline Dress
See what I wear it with on my Clothes Collage page, "Me and My Madeline Dress"
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| Rehabbed black cotton eyelet dress with gray eyelet additions |
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| detail of sleeve and side insert |
From 1-19-12 In Need of Pantaloons
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| tight gray capri-length yoga pants... |
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| ...with added ruffle are perfect as pantaloons! |
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| tight black capri-length yoga pants... |
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| ...with added ric-rac ruffling make great pantaloons too! |
From 1-18-12 I Am Kimono Cut ReDo
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| Altered Kimono Dress 2 inches smaller... |
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| ...with a seam right down center front and back |
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| and added groovy pockets at the side seams! |
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| and the reversible T-shirt Skirt after |
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| An inside view made with another T-shirt |
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| The yoga pants waistband... |
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| & close-up view of shirt sleeve turned pocket |
From 1-12-12 I Once Was Lost...
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| old high-waisted, pleated denim trousers - before |
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| after - new, lower waistband, with pleats removed jeans |
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| darkness is where denim didn't fade from pleats (kinda cool looking...) |
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| let the hem down on the pant legs to reveal all the cool textures! |
From 1-11-12 A Sewing Rebellion Production
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| Re-modeled camisole with added fringe, |
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| and gathered straps with tiny bows |
From 1-6-12 Add-To Re-Do
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| remember this 'before' pix from 12-17...? |
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| I've added a tulle yoke to that remake |
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| detail of tulle yoke overlay sewn with multi-colored thread |
See it layered on my Clothes Collage page
From 1-3-12 Gold Trimmin'
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| printed gauze tunic from scratch - one side |
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| and the other side - with gold organza trim on hem |
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| detail of gold organza trim on sleeve |
And see my outfit on the Clothes Collage page, "Picasso's Actor & Moi" and "Tangerine Dream"
From 12-24-11 The Long & Winding Road -or-...
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| the black shirt that keeps on buttoning... |
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| close-up and personal |
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| those buttons! |
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| then there's the combat boots that used to be velvet cuffed... |
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| until the sides corroded & glitter came to the rescue! |
From 12-23-11 Get Over It
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| Sheer lined blouse rehab - oh my |
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| showing sleeve and side inserts |
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| close-up of blouse fabric, inserts, and lining |
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| inside view of blouse lining and its insert |
I am not showing the bad stuff.
But you can see me layering it on my Clothes Collage page with a David Hockney painting!
From 12-20-11 End of Year Challenge?
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| Rehabbed white blouse combo |
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| detail of side insert |
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| view of sleeve inset and back |
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| detail of front inset and new (old) buttons |
Check it out on my Clothes Collage page, "Self-Portrait ala Frida Kahlo"
From 12-17-11 An Ensemble, Outfit, Costume...
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| Before - overlarge beach cover-up |
I removed the collar, pockets, cuffs and side slits and added stuff.
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| Mirror image of my Ensemble of which the revised tunic is but a part |
...as is the black suede & satin trimmed vest, miniature rosary case necklace, gray cotton skirt, pantaloons and velvet cuffed army boots - all refashioned by me in the last 6 months!!!
From 12-15-11 Picture Perfect
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| Pantaloons made from Mom's kitchen curtains |
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| detail of bottom ruffles and... |
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| couldn't resist adding left over bit of ruffle for a pocket |
Check it out on my Clothes Collage page, "Self-Portrait ala Frida Kahlo"
From 12-10-11 Know When to Walk Away
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| Before - leopard/op-art print sheath... |
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| with matching boxers |
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| After - mirror image with refashioned leopard print tunic & wine skirt |
Even tho it looks the same, let me tell you - it actually has new sleeves, a new neckline, a big ole pocket on one side, different pattern inserts on both sides and the option of tying the uneven hem up in a knot on one side.
From 12-8-11 Wine/ Burgundy Transformation
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| Linen-esque suit - Before |
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| Skirt refashioned to fit - After |
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| Close-Up of additional side panel and patch pocket |
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| detail of funky side panel |
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| and patch pocket |
From 12-6-11 An Accidental Turtle Neck
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| A Mock Turtle Neck |
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| Initially: Tights cut off to become stockings |
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| Later: the idea to cut off crotch area to make turtle neck... |
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| Just turn upside down, put over head, and voila... |
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| a cozy, comfy, neck-warming turtle neck - with no sewing! |
From 12-5-11 Black Holes
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| Black silk long underwear top with a few holes |
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| detail of lace rose applique covering tiny hole |
From 12-4-11 The Golden Section
VIEW THE CLOTHES FROM SPRING
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| Tunic Top Before |
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| Tunic Top After, refitted |
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| Using cut-off sleeve fabric to create side inserts and ruffle addition |
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| detail of the original groovy buttons |
VIEW THE CLOTHES FROM SPRING
You have given me so many heavy idéas. Thank You. Carry on...
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