I'm a big refashioning fan - I like the idea of reusing and customizing clothes, but I've been too scared (or unimaginative) to try it in the past. But after getting a couple of great books - Subversive Seamster and Just For The Frill Of It I decided to give it a go.
So I've taken the 2 month Wardrobe Refashion Pledge and I've very excited! I've got to resist the urge to buy any new clothes for 2 months (I could have done longer but I thought I'd ease myself into it gently) and can only buy second hand and handmade.
I've just completed my first project!
I found this cardigan in a charity/thrift store for £1 - which is
pretty darn good as it's a cashmere blend from Marks & Spencer's. 
I
love the shape of it but the gray was a bit too plain for my liking. I
was rooting around in the bargain bin and found a lovely yellow silk
tie fro 50p - hmmm I thought
.... Don't the colors look pretty together?
I've
just got my first sewing machine so thought I'd give the appliqué
stitch a go. I used Stitch and Tear on the wrong side so that the
machine didn't eat the stretch knit fabric. I'm very pleased with the
end result - and after wearing it for the first time yesterday, 2
people asked me where I'd bought it - how puffed up with pride was I?
Way to go this looks absolutely great! Now I need to go find a cardigan so I can do this myself!
Posted by: Stefanie | March 01, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Luv luv luv it! I have to get a sewing machine!!!
Posted by: Allison | March 01, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Luv luv luv it! I have to get a sewing machine!!!
Posted by: Allison | March 01, 2008 at 06:16 PM
That's fantastic, I would never have thought of ties being that beautiful...gorgeous. x
Posted by: ickleson | March 01, 2008 at 11:15 PM
That is really lovely and creative! I've been obsessed with reconstructing thrifted clothes lately. It is so much more satisfying than buying something at a store, plus the results are so much nicer.
Posted by: Alli | March 02, 2008 at 12:22 AM
You are so creative! The applique leaves look fantastic.
Posted by: Marie | March 02, 2008 at 04:31 AM
Jo that is fantastic, well done for just having a go the result is surely worth it! Lap up those compliments!
Lisa xx
Posted by: Buttonberry | March 02, 2008 at 09:30 AM
wow! That looks fab! I would have never guessed it was "reworked". Very chic.
Vicki
Posted by: vicki | March 02, 2008 at 11:23 PM
This really was so nice, the sweater alone was a great find!
Posted by: Tammy | March 03, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Super cute!! Nice going.
Posted by: EB | March 03, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Great cardi update, love the colours. I really like your blog and it's good to know I'm not the only one with a button fetish !!!
Twiggy
Posted by: Twiggypeasticks | March 04, 2008 at 07:42 PM
This is fabulous! I just came across your blog when I saw your doily skirt while browsing the wardrobe refashion. I'm definitely bookmarking you!
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