1 Jul 2010

Blouse Refashion

blouse before and after

Last week I found a blouse in the prettiest fabric. It was too big but I could see it had potential. At first I tried to turn it into a loose-fitting sleeveless blouse like the one I made a few weeks ago, but it didn't hang right and was too puffy in the front. So I left it for a few days and had a rethink, and I decided to make it into a strappy camisole. It was definitely the right decision for the type of fabric and I really needed another non-jersey summer top -- about 90% of my wardrobe is jersey - need to break the addiction!

turquoise blouse front and back

The fabric has the prettiest texture with raised polka dots and embroidery around the scalloped hem. This little girl thought I made it for her to sunbathe on...

close up of fabric

5 comments:

  1. what an incredible makeover...i love this!

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  2. love the color on this top!

    happy to find your blog. hope you stop by mine and say hello.

    m.fay
    http://www.amateurcouture.com

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  3. Beautifully done. lol@helpful kitty paws :)

    Remember to enter for your chance to win a Two Strap Belt from Sway!

    Melanie@UnravelledThreads

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  4. kitty like it! This looks great! you are becoming a very talented sewer!

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  5. I love it!! I am a die hard thrifter myself and nothing makes me happier than to refashion a garment.

    Well done...come visit anytime
    Janet xox
    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

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