Friday, May 17, 2024

Vintage Dress 2

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I had a few vintage dresses that I wanted to update so that I could wear them out in public for my regular activities. This is the second dress I refashioned. 

Before and after.

This light weight cotton house dress was super comfortable but it wasn't very flattering.

I wanted to make this dress into separates because I loved the colors and the fabric so much, I wanted to be able to wear it as much as possible. 

I hemmed the top so it would not fray.
 
 I also added elastic in the ends of the sleeves.I unpicked a few stitches and threaded the elastic through to make a puffed sleeve.

I used a zigzag stitch to attach the elastic to the skirt. 

I really liked how this turned out. Thanks for reading along, for more details and pictured go to I Can Work With That.





Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Jumpsuit overall sewing + free pattern


 Hello! Today we'll be learning how to sew a jumpsuit overall.  Together, we'll go through each step, and by the end of this video, you'll have a fantastic jumpsuit that you can proudly wear. Check out my ealier video where I show how to make  perfect jumpsuit pattern or if you don't like drawing  grab free pattern from my site  and customize it to your liking .So, grab your sewing machine and let's get started!

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Dresses to T-Shirts

 Hello Refashion Co-Op. I love bright colors as you can see from this picture. I found these orange pants at a thrift store and loved the color. I also found this fruit shirt when I found  the pants. I dug into my closet for more. I found a couple t-shirt dresses that would match well. 

Before and after.

I did some quick and easy cutting and sewing so I could use these dresses. This dress just needed to be shortened. 

I shortened this t-shirt dress too. I also changed the shape and cut the sides to narrow them. 

I used my serger to sew the new side seams together. 

These were great new shirts and worked with my BRIGHT orange pants. Thanks for reading along, for more details and pictures go to I Can Work With That.



Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Lovely bows - front tie blouse sewing 🎀

 

Join me as I guide you through sewing a trendy tie front peplum blouse with puff sleeves, inspired by the latest Ganni styles. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this tutorial covers everything from selecting the right fabrics to the final touches. With my easy-to-follow steps and free pattern, you’ll create a stunning blouse that’s sure to turn heads. Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your sewing skills and expand your wardrobe with this must-have piece.

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Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Book review giveaway - and the winner is....

 


On 20 april I posted a review about 5 refashion/upcycling books (hope you enjoyed it!) and promised to give away one of the books: Fashion Hacks. 


And the winner is.... 

So I've officially written down the names of the 4 who've shown interest in the book on paper notes:), folded them and then picked a name.... 


And the winner is: Nancy! Congratulations Nancy, Fashion Hacks is coming your way! Let me know in the comments how to contact you.




If you want to you can read back the book review I posted here on 20 april. Or if you're interested in a gentle rating on the books and more details, you're welcome to visit my blog vermaakster.blogspot.com!