Wednesday, August 3, 2011

restyled lace top

In the midst of all the sewing thats been going on around here lately, I've been trying to squeeze in at least one project a week that is for me (or the house, a friend, ect). I have a ginormous pile of clothes that i've thrifted that could use some sewing magic, pillows that are in need of new covers.. and the list goes on. Those are the projects where I feel like I can unwind at the machine (it doesn't have to be as perfect as the dress I know someone ELSE will be wearing).

This was just a VERY large and old lace top I found at a thrift store for a $1. I took in the sides, took in the sleeves and also shortened the sleeves. It took less than 10 minutes. And now I love it.
Every time I wear it atleast one stranger has asked where I got it.. Nice!

lace shirt
lace shirt
lace shirt
lace shirt
lace shirt

lace+shorts
and my favorite way to wear it is with a pair of high-waisted shorts i have.

Hope this inspires someone to make something awesome out of something that was previously unwearable.

huge sidenote: I am in absolute awe of the response to the dresses. Whether you bought one or told your friends about it or gave me a compliment on them, I appreciate it more than I could ever express on here. I am still up in the clouds!
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17 comments:

  1. CharlotteAugust 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Lace is so feminine and graceful. I love this shirt, especially with the belt.

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  2. Becki's Whole LifeAugust 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Very cute - I have been seeing lots of lace for the fall. I really like it with the belt - cute!

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  3. KatieAugust 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the way you styled it, and your nails! xo

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  4. Hannah MillerAugust 3, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    i live about 45 minutes from portland. where is your favorite place to go thrifting?
    p.s. i love the dresses!

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  5. Jodi AnnAugust 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I'm totally inspired...with both the dress line and the re-styling of thrifted items. :)

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  6. MichelleAugust 4, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Oh I wish I could find something like this. Been loving a similar looking top at Anthropologie which is way out my budget. Will have to keep my eyes peeled.

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  7. thedemuremuse.comAugust 4, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    hi Abi! I've been a lurker forever and just wanted to actually comment and say hi! I am absolutely AMAZED by the line of dresses you've put out so far and can't wait to see what you'll be making next.

    This lace top is amazing too. I love how such a slight change can give an article so much personality!

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  8. Ale'August 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love that top! This really shows me that I need to think outside the box and really work with thrifted things! I really want to try something like this now.

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  9. Daniel & MindyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    love it! & i so want to know what you did with your nails to get the black & white paisley! are they stickers?

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  10. AmonielAugust 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I love tailoring clothes :)

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  11. EileenAugust 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    "I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature; lace always evokes for me those incomparable designs which the branches and leaves of trees embroider across the sky, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or precise origin." --Coco Chanel, April 29, 1939

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  12. Kaitlyn RoseAugust 4, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    This is the most wonderful post. I've been wanting to rework a lace garment... I'm itching to get my hands on something and make it more wearable.

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  13. Heather MarieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    You have gorgeous red hair!

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  14. Jo - Lost in the HazeAugust 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What a dreamy top! <3 I love your shop dresses too! Goodness, they are so beautiful (the sail boat print especially!)

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  15. izzyAugust 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    So exciting to see all your sewing come together :-D Lovely work!

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  16. ConstanceAugust 7, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I'm in love with the first image...
    http://www.afrenchinlosangeles.com/

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  17. Cat RayOctober 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    These are all so awesome! It's been so hard lately to shop dresses.

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