#72 Back to School Wardrobe
REFLECTIONS: Still time to join: Me Made May- Year 8
- For self made or Re-Fashions
- http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com
- 'I, Mary @ RanchHouse, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '17. I endeavour to wear one Re-Fashioned item each day for the duration of May 2017'
Handmade by Carolyn wore ONLY her own handmade /re-fashioned shoes and clothing for an entire year.
- http://handmadebycarolyn.com.au/2017/02/year-handmade-12.html
BEFORE:. Brocade ¾ sleeve lined jacket.
- From the re-fashion stash.
- Someone else hand-made and never wore. Too small
STEPS:
- Seam rip the sleeves.
- Cut and insert a side gusset from the sleeves and sleeve lining.
- Cut and attach a sleeve armcyle facing from stash lining.
AFTER: Dressy vest to dress to wear for graduations this Spring.
Some reasons for my many vests:
- Pre-retirement wardrobe suit jackets/blazers no longer fit life-style.
- Re-fashion stash has jackets/blazers thrifted for special fabrics.
- Original items are well made with details like collars, buttons, linings not found in many vests.
- Vests are easy wear, versitle and dress up or down.
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| AFTER: Dressy Vest |
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| AFTER |
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| AFTER: Original tab gathers back. Hangs better on. |
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| Side enlarged with sleeve fabric. |
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| AFTER: Sleeveless |
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| BEFORE: Stiff brocade with 3/4 sleeves |
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| BEFORE: Hand made / thrifted |
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| In the Works: Tight waist denim cullotes |
4 comments:
This fabric is gorgeous Ranchhouse! What a pretty vest you made! Nice job.
Chickie
That original jacket looks well made, I wonder why they didn't wear it? I am always drawn to hand made items, can't bear the thought of someone's hard work ending up as rags.
whatthesew The original was very well made with trimmed lining seams and zig zag but not served. The fabric is a brocade upholstery and very stiff. I hand washed and relaxed a little. I think it is a case of too nice to wear. Maybe outgrew. Or not worn due to stiffness. I will definitely appreciate it. I can wear with dress white pants or jeans. And more.
Zig zag but not serged (served)
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