I'm (Pretending to be) Competitive

I've known about Made By Rae's Spring Top Week contest for quite a while now... and with Friday being the last day to enter, I thought I better hurry and get something submitted. So last night I sat myself down and whipped this baby out. I have to admit, I like it.

I made the shirt from an extra large plain t-shirt I had in my sewing stash and some sweet trim I got from the thrift store awhile ago. I got the basic idea from a shirt I already own and love and modified it to be a longer, tunic-style shirt with cap sleeves.

Here is a close-up of the pretty, pretty trimming. I heart it.

The trim that goes around the waist is only attached to the front center and then ties in the back. Like so:

Easy peasy and perfect for spring! I feel so accomplished! :)

Ruffled Neckline Refashion

I think it is safe to say that I LOVE refashioning clothes. Love it. And in my mind, the queen of refashioning is Alexis from My Mama Made It. Seriously, she is amazing at refashioning. Whenever I am stuck on how to refashion something I go through her archives to find inspiration. It never fails.

Recently, my sister gave me an old shirt of hers that she didn't wear anymore (because of a very obvious stain). I was more than happy to take the shirt because I knew I could do something to it to make it wearable again. I went to My Mama Made It and found this awesome tutorial and here is my finished result:

Cute huh? And no stain in sight. Success! Thank you Alexis for sharing all of your brilliant refashioning ideas!

Linking up with:
Blue Cricket Design: Show and Tell
The Shabby Chic Cottage

Jackpot!

The other day I ran to the local thrift store looking for a metal zipper (for a tutorial I'm planning) and found the lace and trim jackpot! Seriously, look at the loot I picked up for only $5 (and there is more there than meets the eye)!

Plus, I got 3 large embroidery hoops for $1 (not a $1/each but a $1 total!). Yay for the thrift store!

When I showed my husband he asked what I was planning on making with all that lace and trim. My response: pretty things. I'm so excited for all the pretty things in my crafting future! Happy New Year everyone!