July 4, 2011

From my man's closet

I'm here in California having a very lazy, lazy time...not wearing makeup, wearing my hair up in a messy bun, wearing a sweatshirt and old jeans, wearing non matching socks and a pari of black and white chucks. I've had no desire to get pretty and take pictures. Maybe I will tomorrow. Maybe. 
So, I will leave you with a project I finished right before I left. It was made from my husband's old white church shirt. He was about to dump it in the trash....and of course said "are you crazy, I have a refashion blog!". Then we both realized that in deed, I was the crazy one....hoarding ill-fitting, old clothes. Eh, whatever.
Anywho, I thirfted this skirt with Selina and Sophie from sister's 4 say more is more among a few other things to be seen. They are hilarious, funny, super sweet...I WANT TO BE THEIR SISTER! How about sisters 5 say more is more?
top: husband's refashioned     skirt, shoes, belt: thrifted    necklace: mom's
Supplies:
white button down shirt
sewing machine or needle and thread
thread
scissors
flexible measuring tape
pins
marking pen or chalk

Instructions:
1. place a shirt you like the shape of down onto the top, then cut it out with a few inches to spare for seam allowance.
2. cut out a neckline
3. hem the neckline 
4. hem the bottom
5. cuff the cap sleeves and add a few straight stitches here and there to secure it



23 comments:

  1. It looks so nice and crisp with that pretty red skirt.

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  2. What a great refashion, love it!

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  3. That skirt is so super hot! You totally made it so summer fabulous! Oh and didn't you hear? we adopted a 5th sister last week... Her name is liz, and we adopted her mom too.

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  4. Can I please be an AMAZING-SO-GOOD-AT-SEWING-IWISHICOULDCOMEUPWITHBETTERADJECTIVES-MACHINE like you??????? I love what you did to this top!!!!!! And I love it with the skirt. tooooo cute! Seriosuly.

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  5. brilliant! It's a really neat idea.


    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  6. LOVE this shirt!! I wish I could get my cap sleeves to look as good as yours. :)

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  7. This is the most genius thing I've ever seen.
    Now which shirts can I steal from my husband's closet....?

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  8. this si so cool, I have to try this thanks

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  9. You are a freaking genius. I have 3 button ups from my hub's closet just waiting for me to do SOMETHING with them but I was lacking inspiration. I'll be trying this.

    Kayla
    Freckles in April

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  10. it looks great! you make it seem sooooo easy I'll have to give it a try with my bf's shirt ;)

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  11. i wish i could make this... could you just do it for me? :)

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  12. you are so amazing it's ridonkulus :)

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  13. Looks like I'm going to take a swim in My Fiance's closet this weekend! Thanks for the inspiration. That red skirt is smashing!!!

    -nicole
    www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com

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  14. Love Love Love your style! I wish sewing was as easy for me as you make it seem!

    klhiatt.blogspot.com

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  15. lizzie! i did it! i think you did it better though...hahaha check out my take on your amazing idea at colacolaisland.blogspot.com. i hope its up to scruff :)

    all of the best,
    nicole m.

    colacolaisland.blogspot.com

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  16. I love what you did here. I am definitely going to try this!

    Erin
    www.simplyjustlovelyblog.com

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  17. Nice collection! Some more funny t-shirts over at

    Cool shirts

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  18. Your lazy day made you something absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Sometimes that when a rare creation comes into existence.

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  19. Wow..great ideas...can I use my dress shirt instead of hubby??...

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  20. Wow..great ideas...can I use my dress shirt instead of hubby??...

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