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Wardrobe Staples- Denim Cutoff Shorts

August 17, 2010 10:17 am

Denim cut off shorts. I’ve always loved them. I had them when I was a kid and I still have some now. (not the same pair ) You can have longer length ones or short ones. You can roll the hem or have them frayed. Almost anyway, they look great and they’ll be around forever.

I love them with a flowy top and heels.

I love them with plain old sandals.

But now that summer’s coming to and end, here’s some other ways to wear them. I love this way with thights, boots and a big, warm sweater.

Knee high stockings are huge this season and they look great with Wellies and a button up.

And here’s one more way with tights and heels (don’t like these giant boots, but think great black heels). I love it with this loosely fitted T.

Make your own!

-What I did was go to the thrift store and got a pair of jeans for $3.

-I cut them off about an inch and a half below where I wanted the hem to fit. They’ll fray, remember.

-Then I used my denim distressing techniques to distress them at the pockets and hems a little.

-Wash them a couple times for the ultimate look before you wear them.

Just don’t wear them with iceskates. It looks white trash. ( I learned the hard way)

Tags: denim cut off shorts, jean shorts, refashion, shorts, tutorial
Posted in refashions, women's clothing | 8 Comments »

Recycled T-shirt Clutch Tutorial

August 13, 2010 7:53 am

I used this clutch tutorial for the Delish issue I was a part of. But I wanted to re-share it here on my blog because it’s one of my favorite clutches to use and it’s a totally “green” project.

Grab an old or new t-shirt. I thought this newsprint one would be cool.

Cut the part that you want to use for the front of your clutch into randomly sized strips.

Tags: clutch, green, purse, recycled, refashion, t shirt, tutorial, upcycled
Posted in Original Designs, other, refashions | 9 Comments »

Refitting a Leather Jacket

July 1, 2010 7:36 am

I’ve ALWAYS wanted a cool leather jacket. Always. But I could never bring myself to pay for one. So while I was out thrifting, I got this leather jacket at the thrift store for $7. I loved the look of the leather, the great zippers and the overall shape.(It had sleeves. I just cut them off before I took the pictures. oops!) It was in great condition, but it was a little too big. So I thought I’d try to make it my size! For those of you that are freaking out right now, thinking leather is hard to work with- IT”S NOT! It doesn’t even move like a cotton or stretch. I’m telling you- DO NOT BE AFRAID!!

Before you begin:

I recommend using a heavy needle. They make leather needles, but I actually used a denim needle because it’s what I had. I have a button that automatically changes my tension and stitching for leather. ( I know. Thank you Husqvarna:) ) But you can check your machine for the recommendations.

Also, good leather jackets also have a lining. Don’t let that intimidate you! All you have to do is remember that whatever you do to the leather, do to the lining. It’s just on the inside.

Let us begin…

First what I did is cut off the sleeves at the seam. I needed to bring the shoulder line in.

Tags: etsy, leather, leather jacket, refashion, repurpose
Posted in refashions, women's clothing | 10 Comments »

Pillowcase to Ruffled Bag Refashion

June 24, 2010 6:00 am

I’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!