Posted in Making Stuff, Writing, tagged shirt refashion, Wardrobe Refashion on November 3, 2009 | 7 Comments »
I should have learned by now to take “Before” photos – you’ll just have to take my word for it that this was a XXXL Men’s shirt from Lowes (Australia: “At Lowes!”) that the dog and I could have camped under. It was a great red, longsleeved, summer-fun light and no ironing required - my favorite.
First [...]
Posted in Making Stuff, tagged lazy sewer, My Mama Made It, op-shopping, recycling, sewing, T-shirt refashion, Wardrobe Refashion on October 24, 2009 | 9 Comments »
“Before”
This is a Liz Claiborne top, op-shopped from the bargain rack for $4 (is it just me, or have other Australians noticed that Vinnie’s and Salvo’s prices have suddenly gone UP? It’s because it’s so fashionable, I’m sure!), while the knit fabric is good quality, diappointingly the shape was boxy and wrong and it was [...]
Posted in Making Stuff, tagged dress, Heather Ross sundress, repurposing, Sew Hip, sewing, sheet dress, shirring, Wardrobe Refashion on September 13, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The Pledge
I, Alyson Hill, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of “new” manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 2 months. I pledge that i shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge [...]
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