#23 Back to School: Updated Stars with Lace

·      I plan to catch up with posting October Re-fashions during November. 

This is #23 for my “Back to School Wardrobe”.

BEFORE:

·         Vest from the closet. I first wore it in early Elementary teaching days, many years ago.

 Applique like these stars was very popular.  The vest was hand-made and hand appliqued.

 Now, Rust Blanket stitching was dated and worn.

STEPS:

·      Remove rust blanket stitching.

·     Hand baste and machine stitch navy lace trim from the stash.

AFTER:

•   The updated vest is versatile with jeans, khakis, denim skirts.

It will pair with turtlenecks. 

WHAT I LEARNED:

I had given up on this vest and thought that it was time to let go. 

The popularity of lace at the school and the lace stash gave it a new life. 

AFTER: Red is rusty.
Lace updates it to go with denims & chinos.

AFTER: New lace trim.

  

In Progress:
Old rust stitching is worn.
New Lace on the arm-holes.

BEFORE:
Worn rusty blanket stitch

Before:
Worn blanket stitch