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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

***Update: Tartan Refashion

***Update: so, I did end up adding that zipper :) Hop on over here to check it out!

Soooo, who goes into the thrift store and comes out with some crazy plaid/tartan pants?

Well, for $2 on half-off day, I do! Don't they suit me?

Maybe a little big, but that simply means there is a lot of extra fabric to work with! So, after chopping off the legs, unpicking the crotch and waistband, pinning it to my shape/size and sewing everything thing (minus the legs and a few scraps) back together, I have myself a new skirt!

Those legs (minus 8-9 inches) got sewed together and along with a couple of brassy buttons and a piece from some thrifted suspenders, were transformed into a crazy cool cowl scarf that I can slip on over my head (well, it does muss my hair a bit but I'm not fussy).

AND there are still all those scraps left over...but I'll leave them for another day :). If you'd like to check out the tutorials for both, hop on over here.

Here's the final before and afters:

Hope you like these two!

Peace,
Andrea
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13 comments:

  1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 01:08

    Much bettef. Love.

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  2. cfort8226 February 2014 at 04:16

    I really like the scarf.

    Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab

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  3. Sandy26 February 2014 at 11:11

    love how productive you are being!
    The scarf is a very good idea!
    Sandy in the UK

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  4. J26 February 2014 at 11:22

    I LOVE the scarf!

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  5. Susana Aires26 February 2014 at 12:02

    I just love tartan. It's amazing the amount of pieces you can do with some oversized pants. Well done!!

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  6. Erica Moody26 February 2014 at 12:59

    Looove that tartan print. I like it with the t shirt, that's a good look!

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  7. Andrea26 February 2014 at 14:30

    Thanks all! I also really like it with the t-shirt, Erica. Keeps it really casual and that works for my life! ;) I've been posting like crazy, right Sandy?! Hoping to build this hobby into something more :)

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  8. Amy Jo26 February 2014 at 15:24

    Wow. That skirt looks so good on you! How do you get it on and off? And the scarf, Oh.MY.Goodness looks amazing. Very high end looking with the closures!

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  9. Andrea26 February 2014 at 16:20

    Thank you so much, Amy Jo :) The polyester knit has just enough stretch to pull it over my hips, but that leaves the waist a little less snug than I like...so I'm actually going to insert a zip in the back...maybe exposed, maybe not, but when I do, I'll update!

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  10. jennifer elliott26 February 2014 at 19:49

    I love finding great deals and I love simple refashions that turn out fabulous! Great job!

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  11. Unknown27 February 2014 at 05:56

    I can't decide which project is my favorite. Hmmm... BOTH!

    - Elizabeth
    aka The Hungry Octopus

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  12. BubblesRides15 March 2014 at 16:14

    Cute, cute, cute!! I love plaid!

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  13. Andrea15 March 2014 at 16:48

    Thanks, Erinn and Elizabeth :) I'm loving wearing these!

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