Tee Re-Fashion SUCCESS!

This afternoon I thought I would share a little "re-fashioning" I did of this most rad-tacular tee I bought in one of my latest Thrift Shopping Success Stories. I mean, how could I say no to this one!? It's soft (oh so soft). It's the perfect shade of grey. And it has faces all over it. But it's not the most flattering fit for me: sleeves too long, neck too tight.

So I got it in my head that I could make it look more like my current favourite tees from Joe. These boat-neck fellas are receiving some mad rotation in my wardrobe right now.

 Starting off, I had to cut down the arms. I used the Joe tee as a guide for the angle I wanted.

To get about the same cut on the other arm, I used the discards of the first cut as a guide.

The neck was simple as well. I cut into the main seam at the top, a couple of inches. Then started rolling the fabric down. If there was extra bulk, I snipped off a piece of the fabric that wouldn't be showing. I did this on the front and the back. Then I pinned it all down. Same with the arms.

And then I stitched. With black thread. So you can totally see the thread, but I'm not too worried.

Cause I think it was a total success!

I look pretty epic if I do say so myself. And this mini sewing project has giving me some confidence to start on my skirt-from-scratch project that I want to try. Heck, I even went out and bought a fancy zipper for said as-of-yet-imaginary skirt. Maybe I'll wear it with this tee for double confidence!

Or maybe not...it will be a bit "clashing"...

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

later loves

p.s. check back tomorrow to see how I styled this shirt for a Fashion Un-Able Errand Run!

Sharing

A couple of weekends ago (at the end of January), TM held a Memorial Crop for a special customer. Ginger does a lovely job explaining things on her blog post here. A silent auction was held to help raise funds for a scholarship in her name. Wendy was a pretty awesome lady, so I wanted my creation to reflect that!

 I embellished a Doodle Bug apron with some fabric and stitched sentiments. I had a good time with it, even though I left it until the last minute. I'm sure with a little more time, I could have given it more attention and added some extra special items.

And here is my nod to Wendy. I included her initial on the pocket.

Working with fabric again, after such a long time away, was very awesome! I have since started on a challenging (and ambitious) mini album project using fabric. I am hooked!

P.S. If you want to make a special apron of your own, it's quite simple. Cut out some shapes from scrap fabrics or felt, and sew on. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can hand stitch all of the elements. I like to use an apron that's already a apron...I'm still not that good of a seamstress!!