Pillowcase to Ruffled Bag Refashion
June 24, 2010 6:00 amI’m so thrilled to be a part of Shannon’s Babyhood Bonanza!
I still credit Shannon for “discovering” me a little over a year ago. I owe her everything!!! I loved her site from the moment I got in to checking blogs. She has done a wonderful job putting together an amazing website!
I’m one of those mom’s who feels like I can never have enough bags. I need them for the beach, swimming lessons, overnights, groceries, diaper bags, etc… I saw a really cute ruffled bag on someone and came up with this easy, cute, functional and ‘green’ bag!
Tags: bag, luvinthemommyhood, purse, refashion, tutorials
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Aqua Bib front Top Refashion
June 14, 2010 3:13 pmHere’s a refashion that’s super easy that adds a lot of texture and interest to a plain top!
Here’s How:
Cut some strips of fabric. Mine were about 2.5 inches wide.
Ruffle them on each side of the strip.
Tags: refashion, t shirt, top, tutorial, women's top, women's tutorial
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How to Distress Denim Jeans
June 11, 2010 8:23 amI’ve had some old jeans that I was going to throw away that I thought I’d try distressing. It’s a trend that’s always in style- and EXPENSIVE! I’ve never bought ripped up jeans because they’re always so expensive or they look to calculated in their distressing. So I looked it up and chose a couple different methods I’ll show you so you can tear up your own jeans!
Here’s how:
Think about natural areas you’d se distressing: knees, upper highs, pockets, belt loops, around the hem…
After you’re satisfied with the look, give them a wash. They will look MORE distressed after washing them.
Voila! Here’s what I love about distressed jeans. You can wear them laid back like this look. I have it here on my sister with a flannel and leather hightops.
I also rolled them up at different heights.
Then you can take it to a totally different level by pairing it with heels, a plain white tank and a black blazer.
It’s still classic and chic, with an edge!
I have another pair that I’m working on. I’d love to hear any other tips you have, too!
Tags: denim, distressing, jeans, refashion, torn jeans, tutorial
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Shirred Front Top- A Lex Refashion Tutorial
June 8, 2010 4:12 pmI love tops like these from Anthropologie with all the heavy texture on them.
I’ve also checked out “The Art of Manipulating Fabric” by Colette Wolff from the library and it’s really inspired me to try some new texturing techniques.
So I thought I’d start with this style top with shirring with a gathering foot. Honestly, I’ve never used my gathering foot. I don’t have any idea why!! So here goes!
Tags: refashion, shirt, tutorial, women's top
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Crochet Trim and Harts Winner!
April 12, 2010 12:28 pmI have ALWAYS loved crochet and lacey trims on tops. I think they are so feminine and can make a t-shirt so much more exciting.
I have been trying to think about way you can find trim to add to tops. I found these great finds at the flea market this week. This great old doile…
…adn this crochet pillowcase.
I cut off a strip and sewed it on to this t-shirt. Isn’t it lovely?
All you do is pin it and stitch it directly on!
THEN!! I went in to Harts this week and found this!
They are selling an array of crochet bibs This was only $5! Think about this on a T! I don’t think they are on the website but if you call them I’m sure they can ship one to you! How beautiful is that?
Finally, the randomly chosen winner of a yard of fabric from Harts is….
Melissa Wingo!!
Keep checking their blog and website for ever changing fabrics, updates and giveaways!
Tags: crochet, Harts Fabric, sponsor, tutorial, women's clothing
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