Cover a stain with embroidery

 

Out of nowhere (so it seamed) a stain had appeared on one sleeve of this cardigan. It looked like toothpaste, but it clearly wasn't, since washing didn't help. White paint then? I cautiously treated it with some organic solvent but that didn't work either. I kept wearing the cardigan, but I couldn't forget the stain and wanted to fix it. But how?

A few weeks ago I went to a workshop 'Embroidery on clothes' and brought the cardigan with me. I've done some embroidery on clothes before, but I was hoping for some new inspiration and I always like working together with other creatives. 

And that's where I found the book Beautiful botanical embroidery by Alice Makabe. It contains beautiful examples of embroidery, like this cute twig with leaves I used for this project.

I traced the twig and some extra leaves to play with and traced the final composition on soluble interfacing. It reinforces the fabric and makes it easier to embroider.

When I finished the embroidery, I gently washed the sleeve to dissolve the interfacing. And that was it, actually! 

By the way, wouldn't it be cool to embroider one or two flowers of Aniela's beautiful fabric for the cute front tie top she made last week (@Aniela, what do you think)? Or I'll do it for you Aniela, just send me the top:)).

If you're interested in more details, you're welcome to visit vermaakster.blogspot.com! 

Tip: if you like embroidery on clothes, you might also like this older post I ran into: hiding a stain on a skirt with beautiful yellow flowers (Refashion Co-op).

The Yellow Dress That Gave All It Could

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I found this yellow dress at a thrift store over a year ago. I have cut it up and refashioned it so many times. But I still had the bodice and lining left over.

I shortened the original dress, then shortened it again. I cut the tulle off the dress and added it to a jacket. But what about the top of the dress. Let's get into it.

The little flowers were so pretty. I wanted to make this into a top that I could wear. 

 

I cut off the skirt lining but left a bit of fabric that I could turn under and sew into the elastic waistband. 

 

It was perfect under this jumpsuit. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.
 

Easy to sew Cute Front Tie Top: Upcycle an Old Bed Sheet + Free PDF Pattern

 

Hello ! , In this fun and easy sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a sleeveless front tie top from scratch—perfect for beginners! The best part? I’m upcycling an old bed sheet to sew this cute and stylish top, giving it a new life while saving on fabric costs. 🌿

Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just starting, this project is a great way to practice your skills while making something fashionable and sustainable. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions and a FREE PDF sewing pattern in 8 sizes. Plus, for those who prefer to make their own pattern, I’ve included a video on how to self-draft the perfect pattern for this top.

Want to make it your own? Customize the top by adding sleeves, making it cropped, or adding extra bow closures. This top is versatile and can be worn in warm weather or layered for cooler days.

By the end of this project, you'll have a cute, sustainable top that’s perfect for everyday wear! I'm sooo curious your project !

 

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Jeans From Scraps

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I love to refashion clothes and that means I am cutting clothes into pieces all the time. I had some pieces of denim that were just sitting around. Could I make a complete pair of jeans? Sure I could!

Before and after. 

I had the front of these dark blue jeans. Yes, that's right, just the front. 

I also had these light blue jeans that were missing most of the front legs. 

I cut the front of the light blue jeans off. The huge holes were not going to keep me warm this fall and winter. They had to go. 

I sewed the front and back together and I loved the results. For more how-to details and pictures go to I Can Work With That. Thanks for reading along, now go make something fun for yourself.

Dip dye summer pants

 

Hi everyone, we've had some pretty hot days here this summer! And I remembered from last year the elastic at the bottom of these pants deprived my legs of any breath of fresh air. So, in preparation of our vacation in France, I decided to cut off the elastic and pimp the legs with a dip dye! 

We had our own Tour the France this year: we traveled from Normandy through the Loire valley to the Ardèche and then back home (the Netherlands) again. My mother in law used to live in the Ardèche but we hadn't been there since we sold the house after she died 5 years ago. We were eager to visit the area again and maybe see the changes the new owner had done to the house. Unfortunately, on the day we left for the Ardèche, we had car trouble somewhere near Tours and were therefore obliged to stay for a few extra more days. Just when the temperature there was getting over 35 degrees.... phew... (I hereby want to thank the friendly owners of the bar at the Leclerc Hypermarché in Loches where I spent hours reading and cooling down, it was heavenly!). 

To be honest, even my new airy dip died pants didn't help me then... but I've worn my new pants with great pleasure in Normandy and the Ardèche!

Now, let's stop talking and show you some photographs of the proces...

After I cut off the elastic I thought of a construction that would keep the pants up. And I was going for a gradient colour, so to avoid a line I moved the pants up and down the first 20 minutes or so. 

After my first attempt, the blue dye was still too light, so I repeated the process again the next day, with a much better outcome!

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I totally forgot to make pictures of my new pants on vacation (pants by the sea, pants on top of the hill etc.). But... I visited some vide-greniers (yard sale?) and I'm sharing some of my found treasures on my blog. So if you're interested in embroidery and lace cloths... you're welcome to visit vermaakster.blogspot.com!