You just need a creative eye, needle & thread and you'll be on your way to refashioning.
While you can scour your closet or pick up a basic top anywhere, I prefer to shop at the thrift store where you can find well made pieces and high quality fabrics for a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere.
I happened upon a stash of vintage trimming from my husband's grandmother, and had another stash stored away from my dad's aunt - who was an excellent seamstress and crocheter in her day. But you could head to your local craft store and pick up several yards of trim, lace, ribbon & buttons.
Since this is my first batch of refashioned clothing, I decided to keep it simple. I added a small embellishment to each top: a little lace on the edge, crochet flower on the shoulder, and ribbon trimming on the seams and necklines.
I was very happy with the results and am ready to take on more! Lately I rarely shop at any retail shop other than my local thrift shops. I much prefer to do my own thing anyways.
Have you refashioned lately?
100% silk shift top with vintage lace trim.
Your things turned out so cute! I love what you did to jazz up your outfits.
ReplyDeleteI once made a skirt out of a 1970's spillowcase (and I still wear it) but that was a long time ago. I'd love to do something like what you did.