Imitation Chanel

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I found a fun ad fabulous Chanel style suit at a clothes swap recently. No one else wanted it so I took it home. I knew it needed some work to fit me better. 

Before and after.

I decided to make a vest for a couple reasons. 1.The shoulders of the jacket would have been difficult to take apart. 2.The jacket was so long I didn't need the shoulder fabric anyway. I placed the pattern on top of the jacket so that I could keep those front pockets and that front button on my new vest. 

 

The skirt just needed a big cut at the bottom. I didn't hem it I wanted the frayed edges that Chanel sometimes has on their suits. The fraying took quite a while.

I really liked how it all turned out. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.

cotton table cloth to 90s style dress

 

Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew Button Up mini Dress . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle cotton table cloth and refashion it into totally new Button Up mini Dress . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this dress . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗ 

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Removing a Cowl Neck From a Sweater

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I started with this cowl neck sweater. I cut the neck off this sweater in my last post so that I could make a tube top out of it. It worked great under a low cut dress. But what about the rest of the sweater?

It's a cowl-ectomy?

 I had a plan to fix the neck of the sweater and I explain it here. When I cut the cowl neck off I left about 1/4 inch of neck fabric.

 

I wanted a simple long sleeve t-shirt and it turned out just like I hoped. It was perfect for this plaid skirt. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details about this outfit and other refashions go to my blog I Can Work With That.

 

 

princess seam top from fabric scraps

 

Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew Spaghetti Strap Princess Seam top . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle fabric scraps and refashion it into totally newSpaghetti Strap Princess Seam top . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this top . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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Make a top bigger & upcycle with embroidery

 

It's been raining all day here, it's hard to imagine I wore this top last week! Summer seems so far away now... Anyway, that makes it the perfect day to sit behind the computer and share this summer top refash with you!

I sewed this top a few years ago and made a classic beginners mistake: I forgot to wash the fabric beforehand! And since the fabric is mainly cotton, I paid a high price... it shrank too much in the wash and I couldn't wear it anymore. Such a shame, because I really loved the print on the fabric! That's why I decided to give it a size more and to add a little extra. Enjoy, and feel free to leave your beginners mistakes in the comments!

For more details, you're welcome on vermaakster.blogspot.com. You'll find a step by step explanation in Dutch and English. 

upcycle curtain into zara inspired pants

 Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew Zara Inspired High Waisted Trousers . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle curtain and refashion it into totally new Zara Inspired High Waisted Trousers. In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this pants . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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Shortening a Skirt & Saving the Hemline

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I wanted to shorten this skirt but I did not want to cut off those beaded tassels. I decided to cut off the top of the skirt and make a new waistband.

Before and after.

I closed the back slit. The skirt already had a back seam so this new stitching blended in with that well.

I cut the skirt to the length I wanted. It was way too long on me. I am pretty short so shorter is better.

 

That's right! It's an elastic waistband. It's not fancy but it is comfy. And easy to put together.

I liked the visible elastic because it really defines the waist, almost like a belt.

 

Thanks for reading along, for more pictured and how-to details go to I Can Work With That.
 

Trendy puff sleeve blouse

 Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew Ruched Top with sleeves . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle bed sheet and refashion it into totally new puff sleeve ruched blouse. In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this top . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗ 

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Make a Skirt Bigger

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I save all my scrap fabric and leftover parts of refashions for later. I always want to use all the fabric and not waste anything. This post is about some extra pant legs. And a skirt that was too small.

Before and after.

I liked how these fabrics went together. I cut the skirt open on each side. The striped pant legs will fill in the sides to make the skirt bigger.

There was a lot of pinning and arranging. And more pinning and re-arranging.

I sewed the pieces all together.

I liked the combo I had here so that was it. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to my blog, I Can Work With That.

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Midi dress

 Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew Shirred Cottagecore Dress With Puff Sleeves and side pockets . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle bed sheet and refashion it into totally new puff sleeve shirred dress. In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this dress with side pockets . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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tie neck puff sleeve blouse all sizes

 

Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew long sleeve blouse with round neck & front Tie . I show you step by step very easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle fabric leftover and refashion it into totally new boxy top with puffy sleeve. In first part of this video I draw pattern for sizes which later I use to sew this long puff sleeve blouse . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing .

 

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How to make square neck blouse from fabric leftovers

Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew square neck puff sleeve blouse I show you step by step beginner friendly sewing tutorial on how to upcycle fabric leftover ( from my ealier projects) and refashion it into totally new feminin blouse . In first part of this video I draw pattern which later I use to sew this blouse . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

 

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