If you look at your wardrobe and see clothes you love but
some how they don’t look good on you any longer but you hate to give them away, try refashioning. Did you see Melissa McCarthy on the red carpet at Golden
Globes? Her stylists refashioned!
If you are unsure of your skills, head to the Goodwill and
buy an inexpensive skirt, dress or top for practice. My sister bought a lovely silk sleeves top we
planned on refashioning to a vest. It didn’t work but it was only out $3.00!
1. Change the hemline.
It is easier to go shorter than longer. With a long hemline you can make it a
handkerchief hemline, bias or just shorten it up. A dress can become a tunic or
even a blouse.
2. Adjust the sleeve length.
Whether it is a dress or a top you can shorten a sleeve
length. You can add rouching to give it some style while shortening it.
3. Mix up fabrics.
Add pockets to a skirt from a different fabric. Add a
neckline trim of a contrasting fabric to a top or dress.
4. Change buttons.
Nothing refreshes an old coat then new interesting buttons.
Beautiful buttons can be found anywhere from the Goodwill, fabric stores to
artists’ markets.
5. Add or make a belt.
Similar to buttons, an interesting belt can add new life to
an older skirt, dress or outfit. Cloth belts can get refashioned with some new
material easily.
Have you tried your hand at refashioning?
6 comments:
I've not tried (other than making Halloween costumes and I know that's not what you meant), but I can't believe what a simple and fun idea this is. And there's pride involved when you've successfully changes an article of clothing too, I bet. Gotta try this!
Thanks Karen. Hey Halloween is a good start!
Periodically I just go through my closet and try all my clothes on to see what goes with what.....that's my way of refashioning. I also don't know if I've ever mentioned how much I love your nightgowns for hot flashes. I have one and it's the best!
That is a good way to expand your wardrobe. Thanks so much Claudia, I'm glad you like your nightgown and it is helpful!
What great ideas. I have so many pieces I can be creative with...just never though to do it. Thanks much!
Thanks Carolann, I wish you the best in your refashioning!
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