Guest Refashions Dress into Sassy one-of-a-kind Top!

Happy Memorial Day to Everyone

Special thanks to those who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. 

You are appreciated.

I was excited to have a visit from my sister over the weekend, and what a surprise when I saw her first refashion which was inspired, of course, by Elevated Bag Lady creations which she is subjected to every time she sees me. (haha)  My Sister has only rudimentary sewing skills, so if she can do this . . . so can you! She said I could say that.

Jode, Sister of the Elevated Bag Lady

I think this one-of-a-kind creation looks GREAT on her, don't you? She bought this first as a dress, $1.50 from a thrift store. She cut off the length on the bottom and on the sleeves and sewed lace that she had crocheted herself some time ago.

Back

Lace edging

I am totally impressed with her first clothing upcycle/refashion and can't wait to see what she does next!

Thanks Sis!

Apple Cardigan

It's a rainy day on the farm, a perfect day to make something in my closet more exciting. This thrift store white cardigan was a little boring.  On the positive side, it had flared 3/4 length sleeves and a nice cut. It cost me $1.50.

I pawed through my scraps and added ruffles from some garage sale curtains (bottom back) and an old skirt (front). Some less than perfect lace pieces dressed up the sleeves (not matching!) and the top back.

My last decision was to add the bright apple square on the back, which I picked up at a flea market--old drapery fabric. It's Spring in Wisconsin and all my apple trees are blossoming. I planted an orchard last year and am excited to see what I get this year. The apples on this sweater make me smile. 

 Back of  Sweater

Front of Sweater

Cutting off the buttons on the front allowed me to custom shape and round the edges.

Mismatched sleeves keep it fun.

Looking forward to wearing this sweater with jeans before the weather heats up.