Flipping thru a past issue of Essence magazine for fashion inspiration, I ran across a photo spread on unexpected ways to wear denim. The photo above caught my attention. I thought... I would wear that. I could make that! Well, something like it. I had the perfect pattern and fabric already and all I needed was the vest. So I shopped around. First stop $65 for a denim jacket, nope not happening. Second stop $40 for denim vest, again not happening. So I went to the local vintage store (read: thrift store) and found just what I needed for less than $5. Hey, I have seen plenty of fashionistas work thrift store items in the blogosphere, don't judge me, LOL.
I wish I could sew a skirt like that. The most I've sewn are pillows and curtains. Good luck with your skirt.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, the skirt is all straight lines. The challenging part for me will be gathering, never done that before. Check out sewing in a straight line by Brett Bars.
DeleteYay for you checking out the local thrift stores ans saving some $! This is going to be beautiful - I can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI stop there first now when I am looking for something particular. They have everything.
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