Before
Frilly white shirt, unknown retail brand (label written in Chinese), quite possibly polyester, but has potential $2.50 Parish op shopFrench Connection trousers, correct size, yet shapeless and baggy $3.50 Parish op shop
After
Trousers have been taken in a little to give more shape
Shirt sleeves cut off (but not discarded) and raw edges serged.
I've done something a little unusual with the cut off shirt sleeves, inspired by Urbandon's Adventures in Hacktavism creation. I've opened the shirt's side seams, and stitched both cut off sleeves into each side seam, which are now used as a tie around the back. This gives my shirt more shape, and at the same time creates a no-waste refashion.
More over on my blog, as well as a little discussion/some thoughts on refashioning ready-to-wear thrift garments. (would love to hear your views)
4 comments:
Using the sleeves as a tie...that is such a cool idea!
Love it! The trousers look especially fab!
Px
Love the whole look - timeless and crisp, ideal for spring. Great job.
Love the idea of No Waste refashions Erica!
Bryony
EOD
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