Today's fix is a no sew quick fix! I picked this blouse up at Goodwill over the weekend. It is a bit blah as is, non descript, probably something you'd pick up at Wal Mart that a million other people have. But the good thing is the fit is perfect as is, and the print is very nice. Really I only have two major complaints with this piece, one the scoop neck, two the sleeves are a wierd length with elastic at the cuff.
First things first, to fix the neckline I took a handy dandy safety pin, gathered the front of the shirt and pinned it together. This changed the shape of the top in a very flattering and pleasing way. Second fix I simply pulled the elastic cuff up to my elbow and turned it under. Ta Da! Very quickly I had a blouse I really liked. Now, since I didn't sew today and I feel like that's cheating a bit, I'm going to throw in a past project that is one of my favorites. Unfortunately I didn't take step by step pictures of this project, this was before I thought about starting a blog. I will have to do another project like this because it turned out so amazingly well, this is hands down my favorite blouse.
This started out as a robe, house coat kind of thing. It had a zipper down the front and went to the floor, had an odd collar and long sleeves but the good thing is - it was in excellent condition, no tears or stains, and the pattern was just gorgeous. There is a kind of cherry blossom branch pattern over the leopard print. Major re-work on this one! I took out the zipper, and cut the whole thing in half. I also shortened the sleeves. I took the material from the bottom of the robe and added pieces to create a wrap shirt, including ties. The end result is FAB! The shirt is flattering, comfy and gets compliments everytime I wear it.
Just realized the only picture I have of this shirt has the before and after together and they are in the wrong order. Ah well, I'll have to try for an action shot of me wearing it out sometime.
I have a couple very frumpy dresses I'm eyeing for next week, cross your fingers that I've got a winner in the basket!
