Sunday, June 10, 2012

A 1940's original refashion-project!

After last months success with the 9 shirts off his back project (thank you so much for all the lovely comments!), I felt that I needed to bring you something special again... So how about a re-fashioning project from 1943?


I thought you re-fashionistas would appreciate this... It's from an old German pattern magazine from a time when re-fashioning wasn't just a fun and creative thing to do, but a pure necessity...

For this project they suggested using a long-sleeved blouse on which the collar, buttons, cuffs and underarms are torn - you can just cut it all away and make a short sleeve blouse out of it...  They provided the pattern and everything. I used a pure silk blouse and a white short sleeved top for the inset:


For some more pictures, please head over to my blog! Happy re-fashioning weekend to all of you!
Best,
Katja

7 comments:

LOSTRETROMELBOURNE said...

Stunning and amazing are two words that come to mind for this beautiful refashion.

snippa said...

Gorgeous re-fashion, heading over to your blog next!

Bat Ma'am said...

I already checked out this post on your blog (TONS more pics, it's worth a look!) You are simply stunning in this top, absolutely LOVE it :)

Refashion said...

What a beautiful blouse andso interesting to see a 1940s refashion. Thank you for sharing.

Debbie
EOD

Unknown said...

This is so perfect!
Also I'm super excited to follow you and I hope you return the favor (: It would mean so much coming from a wonderful refashioning blog like this!

xx Amber
http://amberleetea.blogspot.com

concretenprimroses said...

The blouse is a wonderful refashion and you look fabulous in it!
Kathy

Unknown said...

Thank you all ever so much!!! :-))