Yes, you read right! I am using some of that fabric I’ve been making! Well, just a little piece, but still it’s a start.
I found this cool linen shirt when I was thrift shopping. I usually don’t like to buy linen since it never behaves looks like I think it should, but this one was so special.
What caught my eye were all of the beads dangling down. Way too cute and just $3. I couldn’t believe when I saw the original price tag that was still on the garment. It had never been worn!
$62! I can’t believe anyone would pay $62 for this shirt even with all of these beads. However, $3 is another story.
I thought it needed just a little touch me – a small piece of my fabric. Remember this screenprinted piece?
I cut a piece and sewed it to my thrift shirt. And here it is!
And a closeup.
Love it! It’s neat to be able to add my personal touch to a recycled ready-made garment.
This reminded me of years ago when I pieced log cabin blocks and added them to the neck of sweatshirts. Back then I gave some of them for Christmas presents. I found this one in my closet the other day while I was looking for something else to wear to a Christmas party. I used to love to wear this one, but haven’t for at least 20 years ago when I made them in mass.
I’ve come to the conclusion that since I probably will never not make any clothing for myself, I can add my fabric creations to existing garments. If they are thrift finds, that is even better. And that really works for me.
A great find, but now much nicer–And personalized. I’ll have to keep that idea in mind!
Beth, Thanks. I’ve also bought some tshirts at the thrift stores that I’ve dyed (Post coming up) and it’s nice that they are done and all I have to do is put them on – not make them! Thanks for dropping by.
Love it! what a fun way to dolly-do up a thrift-store find. Love your fabric.
re: linen- you just need to become one with the wrinkles!!
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Deb,
Thanks. Regarding the linen – you know I’m not the prim and proper type of person, but I’ve always had a problem with linen wrinkles. But I will try to become one with them! 🙂
Great redo!! Love that linen shirt. !!!
Annette, Thanks! It’s so neat to be able to use some of my material. I’m going to wear it to a party today. Yeah!
Very cool idea. I hope the linen “behaves” for you.
How lovely!
I really like the shirt you found, such a nice warm color! And yay for personalising it with your own fabric!
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Kristina, Unlike you, I am not much of a seamstress so I was fortunate to find such a great shirt I could personalize. Good to “see” you again.
just so beautiful and creative piece of work…
Alice, Thank you! That is still one of my favorite tops.