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Pillows made so my daughter and I can write notes to each other for the pockets. I used my gramma's old quilt and a vintage sheet. More details on my blog, My Gramma Said. Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2011 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Upcycled Felt Pillow

I made this pile from a big piece of upcycled felt, which came as part of a giant bag I got from the thrift store: More details on m blog, My Gramma Said. Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2011 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Flowers in Winter Pillows

These pillows are made from thrifted fabric, but the possibilities for creation are endless, including chopping up old clothes. Details and a full tutorial on my blog. Happy New Year! Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Fall is not over (dress to ruffle scarf and tunic)

I love Christmas. I really do. But it makes me sad that fall is often a rushed season, so we can start Christmas. I think the refashion I completed on Wednesday is very autumn-like, which I love. I went from... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Monster Mish-Mash

No monsters here, but since we're going trick-or-treating in a couple of hours, Monster Mash is on my mind. I do have a mish-mash of stuff to share, though. First is the XL girls' shirt I pared down into a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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I love sheets! Mommy and Me Circle Skirts

More love for the circle skirt tute over at MADE. I made matching skirts for me and my daughter. Details on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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The Circle of Life

Finally, something for myself, after a long spell of working on other projects. A circle skirt from a vintage sheet: Details on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Girly skirt from antique (really) dress

I made this skirt from this dress, which I found at an antique store: My daughter wants to wear it on the first day of school. Details on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Peasant top from t-shirt

I recently made this Into this More details and a complete tutorial on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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What a great makeover and an adorable model! I love the colors, too. Great job!

Commented Jul 29, 2010 on Ruffly Ruffles at Wardrobe Refashion

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I love the belt, too. It looks like a very breezy, cool dress! I love working with vintage sheets, too.

Commented Jul 25, 2010 on Vintage Sheet Part III at Wardrobe Refashion

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Man's shirt to strapless halter

I used this To make this I was inspired by a similar shirt from Forever 21. And the ridiculous, stifling heat here. More details on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Chemise from Carefree Clothes for Girls

I am participating in the Carefree Clothes for Girls sew along. I've made a few projects from that book and I love it, so participating in the sew along seemed like a no brainer. For this round, we're making the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Sock Monkey Summer Skirt

I used this thrift-store pillowcase to make this skirt for my daughter More details on my blog. Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Easiest Refashion Ever

This is so easy I almost hesitate to call it a refashion, but I guess it is. My skinny-minny daughter wears a lot of leggings in the winter; they fit her better than jeans, and they're versatile. In the fall,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Upcycled Retro

I got this stash from an antique store a few weeks ago: I used the pattern (Simplicity 6327, published in 1974), the green zipper, and a thrifted sheet from my stash to make this: It was the first time I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Scooby Doo, You're Red, White and Blue: Summer Halter Dress

I made my daughter a summer halter dress from a Scooby Doo t-shirt she found while we were browsing in the thrift store. I love it, and if it's possible, I think she loves it even more. Details on my... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Cool blue baby sundress

I finally finished this for a friend's baby yesterday: For the life of me, I can't track down the pattern; it was free and online and gave the pattern for 3, 6 and 9 month sizes. I modified it by... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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That's adorable! We love Lola, too. What a great way to hold on to a shirt you both love :-).

Commented Jun 27, 2010 on Lola Bag at Wardrobe Refashion

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More kids' refashions: A girl can't have too many fancy clothes

Today, as I was measuring my daughter for another as-yet-to-be-made skirt, she said, "Mommy, are you making another dress? I think you sew over 100 dresses a year!" I think she might be right. And she's brilliant. Plus, she is... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Two Recent Refashions: Shopping Bags and T-Shirt

For end-of-year teacher gifts, I made my kids' teachers reusable shopping totes: The fabric is a linen-look upholstery-weight fabric that was part of a huge thrift-store bag; the lining fabric is also heavyweight and came from the same bag. The... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Summer refashions: t-shirt and pillowcase

Summer is in full swing here, and so are the refashions! This shirt is from Generation T. I've checked that book out of the library twice now and I'll just have to go buy it, I love it so much.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Summer Skirt

About three years ago, our local Wal-Mart was phasing out their fabric department. I got four yards of their pre-shirred fabric, meant for girls' sundresses, for $1.50 a yard. It's a lightweight, bouncy seersucker-like fabric, great for summer. Since I've... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Oliver + S Lazy Days skirt

I made two Lazy Days skirts from the Oliver + S free pattern. The one on the left is for my daughter, who is 6, and the one on the right is for my 5-year-old niece. I'm a little concerned... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2010 at Wardrobe Refashion

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