Thursday, May 28, 2015

Silk and Lace

This men's XL 100% silk shirt came home with me from a clothes swap a couple years and has been hanging in my refashion closet ever since. With the addition of a little lace, I finally found inspiration for what to do with it!

Silk and Lace Blouse - Before

I cut off the sleeves and collar and added a lace insert in the back. A huge pleat at the bottom of the lace soaked up a lot of the extra fabric.

Silk and Lace Blouse - After

Silk and Lace Blouse - After

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Silk and Lace Blouse - Before & After

7 comments:

Sandy said...

Oh I love the lace idea and that it is an interesting shape to the lace. Had you thought to bring just a bit of lace to the front to round off the whole design? Sandy in the UK

jennifer elliott said...

Gorgeous! I love love love the lace back. Nice job!

Jennifer Elliott, EOD

Anonymous said...

great idea!

Erica Moody said...

I love what you did with those sleeves!

g.satansbraten said...

Hey 'Prof' - that's one of your cutest ideas to tickle our tastebuds; thanks!

LG, Gerlinde

Therese said...

Great idea, looks lovely!

Unknown said...

This might be one of my favorite refashions you've ever done! Absolutely fabulous!!!