I recently took a trip to the ever-gorgeous Anthropologie. I went with a friend, of course. As lovely as their clothes are, I just can't imagine spending the money. While I was there I saw some beautiful tops that got my creative wheels turing.
The third blouse is the one that really caught my eye because I'd recently purchased a striped t-shirt and thought I could make something similar happen.
It wasn't much to begin with. Just a regular old stripey t-shirt. I bought it for $1.25 at a thrift store.
The first step was to remove the pocket and turn it into two strips to be used to add some interest to the sleeves.
Then I used some black lace that I got in the remnant's bin at Joann and laid it out on the shirt.
I carefully pinned the lace to the shirt, sewed around the edges, and trimmed the excess.
What do you think? I'd say it turned out quite nicely.
I wore this outfit to see The Hobbit with my husband and our friends. Afterward we ate some amazing hamburgers. Just thought it was worth mentioning :)
Cute refashion idea! I, too, can't justify spending the $$$ at Anthro, but I sure do love their style!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog post "The Costly Bargain." It is good to hear from people whose wheels have already been turning!
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