Altered couture

RESERVED LISTING "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope." --Charles Dickens - "A Tale of Two Cities" This is very colourful & lively. This will fit up to a Size M. Model, me, is 5'4"; I wear a Medium. I felt more comfortable leaving the bottom buttons unbuttoned. Base is a linen-cotton blend. Here are the measurements: length 43" (front); 37" (back) bust to 36" (more if unbuttoned) hem sweep 45" hips to 40" I collaged a…

It wasn’t until I started taking photos of myself that I realized how much I was ignoring fit. Even if you aren’t a blogger, I think it is super helpful to take a lot of photos of your …

NWT. Denim up top, sheer lace below . wear with jeans or leggins. I bought for a wedding and my husband said wasn't age appropriate 😅. still have tags and receipt. paid 74.99. still in bag to ship to you. Approx 19 inches pit to pit. 34 inch shoulder to hem in front and 39 in back. on Etsy right now for 98.

Hi, so happy you decided to drop by. Okay, no small talk. Let's get right to the round up. It was a lot of work but I hope you think it was worth it. I tried to choose a variety of sew and no sew projects. Plus there is something for the whole family - sorry, except your hubbies. No offence guys. There just isn't anything out there. Back to the round up. Wondering why I wrote 45+ tutorials? You probably already know. I didn't. Why would someone write a number then plus. Don't they know how…

Freshen up your wardrobe by pulling out the clothes you keep passing by and making them into something that you enjoy wearing again! ...

I love Altered Couture , not just because my shirts in this issue but because it is packed full of awesome ideas. What girl doesn't love clothes right? So why not spruce up that T or embellish your jeans or jacket?? Oh! I have some good ideas for some really cute shirts I want to make to wear everyday. Something unique and yours ,something no one else is wearing.... I created this, another Barbie T. A little different from my last one, but so pretty.I love the way it turned out. Isn't she…

Sometimes old clothing isn't fit for donation to a thrift store. But there are other ways to donate & lots of upcycling & reuse ideas too!

Quilter LUKE Haynes shares how to deconstruct a shirt into working yardage to make quilts or other sewing projects.

Breathe Again Artisan Handmade Shirt This shirt is handcrafted by me and even though these are one of my most popular pieces, every one is unique and one of a kind. A bohemian, romantic, shabby chic blouse carefully designed and created in linen, cotton, bits of antique lace, scraps of vintage silk and other exceptional quality materials. Easy fit and versatile. Perfect over Breathe Linen Pants or just your favorite pair of jeans. Materials: 100% Linen, cotton, silk, knits, vintage, shell…

How to upcycle a sweater from the thrift store finds and making it into a perfect vintage-style cardigan refashion.