REFASHIONS

Refashions #1: Vintage-Inspired Girl’s Top from a Ladies’ Summer Dress

I am so excited to show you my first up-cycling project for Lili & Mum’s! This piece is a part of our Spring 2012 Collection. From this: To this: Several months ago, my mom brought me a too large gray “vintage floral” summer dress she bought at a thrift shop. The fabric was so pretty … Continue reading Refashions #1: Vintage-Inspired Girl’s Top from a Ladies’ Summer Dress

How to Make Mini Skirt Purses Part 1

Mini Skirt Purses are a great refashion for both beginners and advanced seamstresses. They are fun and easy and make great gifts. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I made a couple I gave as gifts. Both skirts here are made of spandex denim and have an attached decoration. I made both of these … Continue reading How to Make Mini Skirt Purses Part 1

Refashions #9: My Chic New Dress from a Large Pair of Linen Blend Pants

I started with these BIG pants: I really liked the material, which is soft and has a nice pattern. I found this idea on Pinterest, but I was unable to find the original webpage. It’s basically four long rectangles sewn together at the shoulders, down the front, and the sides, leaving openings for a “V” … Continue reading Refashions #9: My Chic New Dress from a Large Pair of Linen Blend Pants

Refashions #8: Frilly Summer Baby/Toddler Dress from an Ink-Stained Ladies’ Skirt

This little dress would make a great and unique dress for hunting eggs and visiting the Easter Bunny. Here was the before skirt (it had a nice ink stain right in the front): However, with a lot of creativity and imagination, it became this cute little size 1 dress: Here’s the back: Ok, here’s how … Continue reading Refashions #8: Frilly Summer Baby/Toddler Dress from an Ink-Stained Ladies’ Skirt

Refashions #7: Aqua Spring/Summer Toddler Dress from a Ladies Skirt

My next project was another little sundress. So, I took this skirt: and turned it into this little sundress: After cutting the bodice pieces from the upper part of the skirt, I pieced the bodice together. I made the straps from the skirt’s decorative waistband. Then, I sewed the bodice together, including the front of … Continue reading Refashions #7: Aqua Spring/Summer Toddler Dress from a Ladies Skirt

Refashions #6: Cute Spring Girls Dress from a Flowy Ladies Skirt

This project started with a really cute skirt, but I was so focused on changing it, I forgot to take a picture. It was a simple floral skirt with a lining and a slightly fishtailed bottom. Here’s an after shot: First, I measured the width I wanted at the top of the skirt. After sewing … Continue reading Refashions #6: Cute Spring Girls Dress from a Flowy Ladies Skirt

Refashions #5: Chic Ladies’ Purse from a Ladies’ Skirt

My mom came up for our first Open House. It was the first time in a while that we were able to collaborate on a project. It was so much fun! My mom brought me a lot of great stuff. The piece that caught my eye first was this lovely black and silver shimmery skirt. … Continue reading Refashions #5: Chic Ladies’ Purse from a Ladies’ Skirt

Refashions #4: Classy Floral Purse from a Ladies’ Jacket

Before our first open house, I wanted to make another purse. I chose to use the fabric from this lovely jacket: I used the back of the jacket to make the body of the purse. The front panels of the jacket provided the flap material as well as some snazzy detail with the buttons. One … Continue reading Refashions #4: Classy Floral Purse from a Ladies’ Jacket

Refashions #3: Bohemian Girl’s Dress from a Less-than-Perfect Young Ladies’ Skirt

For my third refashion project, I chose this pretty young ladies’ Bohemian skirt: This skirt was really pretty, but the elastic was really worn-out. I thought it would make a cute little dress. It did! First, I measured the waist and marked the width I wanted for the new dress with pins. Then, I pinned … Continue reading Refashions #3: Bohemian Girl’s Dress from a Less-than-Perfect Young Ladies’ Skirt

Refashions #2: Large and Lovely Purse from Ladies’ Pencil Skirt

I am excited to show you my second up-cycling project for Lili & Mum’s! This piece is a part of our Spring 2012 Collection. From This: To This: My mom found this pretty skirt at a thrift shop. It is lavender with gold, pink, and blue-grey floral designs. I first thought of making a little … Continue reading Refashions #2: Large and Lovely Purse from Ladies’ Pencil Skirt

How to Make Mini Skirt Purses Part 2

Please click here for Part 1. Let’s Finish! 15. Begin the French Hem on the skirt – With the skirt right side out, pin the hem of the skirt together with the edges even. Next, sew the hem closed with a zigzag stitch. Trim the excess. *Why a French Hem? This method provides a stronger, … Continue reading How to Make Mini Skirt Purses Part 2