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Tag Archives: thrifted fabric
Floral Miette Skirt and Another Renfrew
I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite skirt. She’s the perfect little herald of spring.
I don’t think I’ve ever owned a wrap skirt, and I never thought I needed one. Now I don’t know how I lived without one! I’m not sure why, but I’ve always thought an a-line wrap skirt wouldn’t work on me. Please, tell me if I’m wrong, but I think it’s actually pretty flattering.
The skirt is made from a $1 vintage cotton sheet. I fell in love with the print from afar in the thrift store linen section, and I was ecstatic when I pulled it out to see that the material was in perfect condition: no stains, no smells, and probably very minimal use. When I bought it, I had no idea what I’d use it for, but when I decided to buy Tilly’s Miette pattern, this material begged to be made into a wrap skirt. Continue reading
Posted in General, Reconstructing & Thrifting, Sewing & Crafting
Tagged 60s, floral, Miette skirt, sewing, skirt, thrifted fabric, Tilly and the Buttons Miette, vintage sheet, wrap skirt
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Purple Chevron Renfrew
For my first day of Me-Made-May yesterday, I wore another recently completed Renfrew.
It was a Sewaholic pattern day, apparently, because I paired my Renfrew with my Thurlow trousers…
I’ve had this vintage, light purple knit in my stash for a long time. I think I acquired it at a yard sale a couple years ago. It has a cute, raised Chevron pattern.
I cut the same size as my first Renfrew (4 at the bust and hips, curving to a 0 at the waist). However, the fit is much more snug than the first top because this knit has a lot less stretch than I realized. Continue reading
Posted in General, Sewing & Crafting
Tagged chevron, clothing, Renfrew, sewing, shirt, thrifted fabric, top, vintage fabric
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First Thrift Haul of 2013
I went on one of my thrift and flea market circuits this weekend, and I can’t help but share what I found. I hadn’t been out “thrifting” in months, and I almost didn’t go out this weekend. But, boy, am I glad I went on Saturday! Continue reading
Tutorial: Hot Air “Hinderers”
To make the Hot Air “Hinderers” that I referred to in the previous post (you can read it here, if you’re interested in a short update about my epic rivalry with wasps), you’ll need some fabric and something with which to stuff the finished product. Continue reading
Posted in General, Sewing & Crafting
Tagged diy, draft dodger, draft stopper, recycled, sewing, thrifted fabric, tutorial, upcycled, vintage fabric
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