Wednesday, May 19, 2010

My Creative Space



Upcycled, recycled, 2nd time around love .......... whatever you'd like to call it, it is. Last night I whipped up this little beauty from a dress my friend Cint gave me quite a while ago. This chick has THE best wardrobe and the best eye for vintage clothes I have ever seen. Lucky me got a huge bag of cast offs that were not her size and told I could do whatever I wanted with them. Until now I just couldn't cut into them, they have been hanging in my studio and I look at them constantly waiting for inspiration. Inspiration arrived last night. I love this fabric and thought that instead of the usual A-line skirt I always make I'd pop in an elastic waist. I must say I was a bit nervous, its not always a flattering look. Good for 4 year olds and generally not so great for almost 40 year olds! End result is a bit of ric rac on the hem and bobs your uncle ( or in my case my Pop) its done and I love it. I might just add some fancy nancy pockets and its ready to rock n roll.

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8 comments:

Unknown said...

It's beautiful and love how you are wearing it :)

Renee said...

Looks fantastic and I love the fabric!

Kirsty said...

Hooray for mates with great taste. The skirt looks fab.

mel @ loved handmade said...

It looks great on you Mandy! Love the print & the little ricrac trim, perfect!

Tracey@bountifully said...

hears to fabulous cast offs, lucky you!

Miss Muggins said...

You look amazing in said skirt!

Kate said...

Great job! The skirt looks fab, I love the shaps and the ricrac too. Have a great weekend.

midge said...

love it. i have been toying with the idea of doing a twirly girly skirt for me but i agree not always the look for the mature woman. yours looks ace. the fabric is perfect

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