Ralph Lauren Bedsheet Apron

 I hang out in the linen section of the thrift store. It is so satisfying to re-purpose a discarded 

sheet/curtain/blanket and give it new life.

I also had a lot of small pieces of bias left over from other projects. I spliced them together and used them up...I think it gives it a little japanese craft book look.

This apron goes to my sister. Check one name off the Christmas list. yay!!

Happy Holidays.

Melynda

Wrap dress

In a Make Do and Mend frame of mind I used a vintage bed sheet to make this dress up. I have been coveting a vintage Swirl dress for some time. These dresses are hard to come by (at least where I am from). I finally came to the conclusion that if I wanted one I would have to knock one off.

So this is my interpretation. The trim was salvaged from a vintage dress that was in poor shape. I kind of got stuck on the Swirl project and had to make a couple more to get some design ideas worked out. So I'm over here still making dresses if you've time to stop in and say hi.

Melynda

Thrifted sheet apron

This vintage apron is made from a thrifted sheet and a portion of embroidered tablecloth. The crocheted trim came off the bottom of a curtain that had seen better days.

The only problem is that it's white, and I love it too much to make it dirty by using it.

Melynda

Bloomin' Fun

 I came across some orphan vintage quilt blocks recently. I thought they looked like flowers so I appliqued them onto an apron inspired skirt that I'd just finished.

It's a fun way to enjoy these blocks without having to commit to making an entire quilt.

Melynda

Yee Haw

Hi.

I wanted to share my little re-fashion that I put together for my sisters trip to Nashville.

The skirt is my own design based on a vintage apron. It is fashioned from a vintage tablecloth.

The cardi belongs to her and just needed a little freshening up. I cut some silk on the bias and added a few roses (sewn on by hand). I've been enjoying this site so much. I'm so inspired by all your re-fashions.

Melynda

The Look for Less

Hi, Melynda here.

I am a country girl living in the beautiful state that is Colorado.

I have a huge love of fashion. I am drawn to unusual design and clever construction.

The photo I've included is my interpretation of the Dolce and Gabbana jacket from the Fall 2010 collection. I was able to make my jacket using a found (thrift store) vintage sweater, and leftover wool from a previous project. So for a grand total of $1.25 plus tax (not including my labor, as I have a running joke with my family that I charge $1,600. an hour) I have the look for less.

I'm so excited to be a part of this sharing community.