Refashioned Top

Drapey Tunic to Summery T-Shirt

Ha! I'm finally getting around to writing up my first refashion post! Things have been a little chaotic around here, but in a good way. I just found out a couple of weeks ago that I got into my first art festival, and I am beyond excited! It takes place on historic Whyte Avenue (also known as Old Strathcona) in Edmonton, Alberta, and I will be painting with over three hundred artists for three days! So...this means I will be extra busy making art for the next couple months.

Anyway, on to the post!

I was visiting Serger Pepper not too long ago and saw some of Irene's beautiful refashions. Next thing I knew I was sifting through my closet to find some clothes to make over. It didn't take long either, because many of them need a serious overhaul. Here is the first one. 

It was a beautiful top, but I felt it needed to be simplified.
I thought it would be better to make a more casual look.

Here is how it looked on. 

Sorry about the face. 
SOMEbody's trying to make me laugh!

When I turned my top inside out I noticed the front facing was 

bigger than I thought, kind of like getting a bonus piece. 

I'll be saving that for another sewing project.

I sat down with a cup of coffee, took the top right apart, and 

set all the pieces out to start cutting out my new design.

 I keep a handy notepad from scraps  on my

night table for when inspiration hits.  

Here is my sketch.

The t-shirt that I'm using as my pattern is an old favorite. 
Try really hard not to look at the grease spots on the front, 
and remember:
Never wear anything you like to the garage.

The t-shirt shoulders extended beyond the edges of the tunic.

 

So I just cut extra pieces and sewed them on.

You can barely see the seam. Of course it 

helps that the pattern is a busy one!

It went together like a dream, and I have a 

few more (maybe a dozen?) to redesign.

Here we are Before,

And After!

I see myself getting good fashion mileage out of this little top!

I have more of these clothing re-do's in the works.

Till next time,

Have a great day everyone, and happy refashioning!

Val 

This post is linked to these great blogs:

Worthwhile Wednesdays @ Crafty Allie

Krafty Inspiration Thursdays @ Krafty Cards etc. 

Friday Link Party @ The Pin Junkie 

Say G'Day @ Natasha In Oz

Bewitch Me & Tity @ TitiCrafty

Friday Link Party @ The Pin Junkie 

Happiness Is Homemade @ A Peek Into My Paradise

DIY Sunday Showcase @ VMG206

Saturday Show=licious @ Sewlicious Home Decor

Do Tell Tuesday @ Vintage Zest