Monday, September 27, 2021

Refashion It with Style

Officially, fall is here, but I have no intention of tackling the seasonal clothes change and wardrobe reorganization just yet! I always try to do that on weekends, because I like to thoroughly go through the clothes and see what things we'll continue using, which ones' lives can be prolonged by a quick (and most often) whimsical refashion, and which ones are to be taken to the Red Cross. 
Hence, weeks before that I like to scour for ideas on the Internet, and these are my latest finds. So I'll just let these ideas slowly simmer in my head. 
I liked the above sweater refashion (via) because you can alter any shortened or crop sweater and make it longer, although I would not go with crochet motifs - rather use a more denser crochet panel. But that's me. 
 
I also chose this one because adding the netted crochet is a brilliant touch and those ribbon embroidered flowers can be used if there are holes on the cardi as well as stains. Or maybe add them just for effect. The sewn collar makes the whole look complete.  

Having a soft spot for coats / jackets refashion, I picked this one and love how the owner has refashioned it with lace, embroidery and ribbons. A lovely little masterpiece. Via.
 

And there are these amazing bell bottom jeans. If you have a worn out pair - glam them up with crochet. There is a free tutorial on youtube here.

Do you refashion your clothes? What pieces mostly?

11 comments:

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Wow! Those are some lovely restyles. Wouldn't it be great if this became the norm rather than fashion brands and companies just throwing out all their excess product. Those jeans are fab!

Unknown said...

I love to sew, crochet and craft, but I've never refashioned clothing before. However, seeing your post has given me just what I needed to start! I'm going through my clothing today! Thank-You!!

Alexandra EyeLoveKnots said...

WOW! Look at those jeans!! That is awesome. I have a pair that I can no longer wear, and was thinking about turning them into a skirt. Perhaps I'll crochet along the edge instead of fabric?

Sew Crafty Crochet said...

I really love the first sweater and the jeans! Everything's gorgeous!

Marie-Interior Frugalista said...

Oh my gosh, beam me back to the 70s when I was young and had the body to wear those fabulous jeans! Love Love Love

Maya Kuzman said...

I completely agree Tammy! I think it would be great if brands gave out their excess to students of fashion design to deconstruct and refashion rather tban throwing them on the landfill.

Maya Kuzman said...

So happy to hear that my unknown friend! With your skills, I am sure you are going to make some unique transformations.

Maya Kuzman said...

They are fab, aren't they???
I am also tempted, lol!

Maya Kuzman said...

:)

Maya Kuzman said...

:)

handmade by amalia said...

The pink jacket won my heart.
Amalia
xo