It's golden weekend here in down under, from Good Friday, today is ANZAC Day and I still got one day left. During this looooong weekend, I managed to learn how to make accessories from a thrifted blouse. The garment was made from beautiful fabric, 100% cotton, sheer and flowy and thin (thinner than cotton voile) and I just loooooove the print (cream base with red butterflies and grey flowers, girly without being too girly). The blouse was made with complicated pattern, but sadly there are pulled seams everywhere.
I chopped one sleeve, cut 7cm strips, sew it like a long tube, put in a bead, tie, another bead, tie again so on and on and I got this interesting necklace because the print on the fabric I got each different fabric beads.
Then I tried to make two covered buttons, both with 5cm diameter. It was easy and fun, not as hard as I thought it would be. One became a pendant and I put the other one on a hairclip.
I still got plenty of the fabric, I can make another fabric necklaces and accessories with covered buttons from the remaining fabric.
Oh yeah, this is the original blouse, panelled bodice, a bit ruffled hem and ballooned sleeves. Sorry for the crappy pic. The bodice is still intact, I love the squared neckline and those covered buttons but because it's size small and needs reinforcement on the seams, I might take it in a bit and make it as a summer/ boho vest for my 2,5 yo girl. I'll be happy to get any advice from you gals!
Thanks for bear with me!
dameglendamade
1 comment:
I love the pattern and what good use you have made of it with the accessories.
Eddie
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