Hello Everyone! The summer has raced by and I am not sure where all my time went. Before it ended I did manage to finish another project to share inspired by this trend from the luxury brand Johnny Was. Inspiration Photo Before After Fitting the sleeve and the side panels was more of a chore than I bargained for … Read More... about Lace Sleeved T-Shirt
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Upcycling thrift shop clothing/sewing
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Shabby Chic Denim Jacket
Hello Everyone! This time I decided to let the machine do the embroidery. Take a look! As you know, I am an avid thrift shopper and I started to sell … Read More... about Shabby Chic Denim Jacket

Denim Jacket with Roses
Happy New Year Everyone! Well, I just can't help myself. You can see here another denim jacket for your critique. This one is adorned with cabbage roses from on … Read More... about Denim Jacket with Roses

Denim Refashion
Hello Everyone, Today I have a new denim jacket refashion! What a surprise right? It is very simple but very "Me." It all started with a well made jean jacket … Read More... about Denim Refashion
Blouses

Lace Sleeved T-Shirt
Hello Everyone! The summer has raced by and I am not sure where all my time went. Before it ended I did manage to … Read More... about Lace Sleeved T-Shirt

Sleeveless Lace Trim Blouse
I found this beautiful men's chambray western sometime during the covid lockdowns and made a women's blouse out of it. … Read More... about Sleeveless Lace Trim Blouse

Silk Dress to a “T” Throwback Thursday
Hi Everyone, As I continue to make new content to share, I have another "Throwback Thursday." This one is from way … Read More... about Silk Dress to a “T” Throwback Thursday

Blouse Refashion / Too Fem to Just Right
Hi Everyone, I am going to start with an easy upcycle. I saw this $6 top and it looked brand new. I walked by it … Read More... about Blouse Refashion / Too Fem to Just Right
Sewn from Scratch

Jean Scrap Pillows
Hello Everyone! Here is a quick little offering for you. Never throw away the scraps from your blue jeans. … Read More... about Jean Scrap Pillows

Hat Upcycle Part 2
Hello Everyone, I have a very bad history with hats. You see, my family has very big heads! No, we aren't full … Read More... about Hat Upcycle Part 2

Hat Upcycle Part 1
Hello Everyone! Have you ever had a hat that you really liked, but it did had some embroidery on it that you hated? … Read More... about Hat Upcycle Part 1
