I noticed two shirts in my closet archives that could be cousins . . . different fabrics, but very similar colors and patterns. The first shirt was there because it’s too short. (I could only wear it if I didn’t plan on raising my arms for any reason, which is a little silly!) The second shirt was VERY well-loved, but it had some snags thanks to a clothes-eating teacher’s desk I once had in my classroom, so I decided to sacrifice Shirt 2 to save Shirt 1. I love the result, and now I wear it all the time! It looks great with jeans, denim or khaki capris, or a brown skirt. Of course I had to make a flower out of the scraps, too, using one of Aunt Vitha’s (more sedate) earrings for the center. (Click on gallery for larger photos.) Thank you, Shirt 2! ♥
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- Shirt 1
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- Shirt 2
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- New Shirt
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- Flower
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- Adding on . . .
genius!
Aww . . .
Oooh, how did you make that flower? It’s pretty =D
Go to this lovely blog: http://chicenvelopements.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/diy-fabric-flowers/ (but I stitched instead of glued).
gosh that’s clever, i wish i could do stuff like that but i only just got a sewing machine and am taking it slowly … maybe someday…
You will!!!
Just start with something easy, like a pillow, and work your way up. You’ll have so much fun! 