I transformed an old sweater (with holes in the sleeves) I had laying in my closet for a long time into a simple top. Oh yeah, that first picture shows how super fly I think I am in it.
Speaking of sewing projects, yesterday I attended my first sewing class and I am in love! I’m going to take lessons every other week and one major thing I want to learn is how to draw patterns from scratch and really construct and design. First I need to make a ground model of myself so I can use that to make clothing for myself. I am so excited!
I have sewed before, my mother taught me some basic skills and I like to experiment every now and then by doing little projects. However, I can’t wait to learn more technical skills from someone with a background in fashion. It will be such fun!
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17 Comments
Beckie
January 14, 2012 at 02:29
What a super cute top! And a super cute idea! If I were at all sewing-inclined, I might try to do something like this too. But since I am not, I’ll have to stick to the regular sweatshirts I have ; ]
P.S.–The shirt you painted in your last post is gorgeous!
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 12:55
Thank you :) I always end up making holes and stains in every single piece of clothing I own.. And then wear them too long. So there is a point where I need to say byebye to my sweatshirts :p
Rochelle New
January 14, 2012 at 03:22
Haha love the first pic. That’s so awesome!
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 12:57
Haha, well, I have a hard time taking ‘normal pictures’ somehow..
knitxcore.
January 14, 2012 at 05:20
hahah! these pictures are priceless!
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 12:57
Thanks. Pure bribing material ;)
ginanorma
January 14, 2012 at 07:46
LOOKS so so cute, you could open an Etsy shop! Shops with upcycled clothing are doing FAB on Etsy!!! great job!
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 13:00
That’s a fun idea. I had fun making thi, but don’t know how I would feel about making 20 of them. If every piece was unique perhaps.. :) I think I would rather open up something with paintings if I would. Still like the idea though!
tumbleweed•twine
January 14, 2012 at 13:01
These pictures made me giggle so much :’) Wonderful ma’dear :) ♥
Sarah ^.^
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 13:00
Haha good to hear! At least all the sillyness served a higher goal then ;)
Ruby Girl
January 16, 2012 at 06:12
Aww! so adorable. Love what you’ve done with the sweater and love these photos! :) xoxo!!
Magical Day Dream
January 16, 2012 at 13:00
Thanks! :)
suzy
January 16, 2012 at 21:17
fun!! i need to learn to do some sewing…
Kira
January 16, 2012 at 23:43
Your class sounds like fun!
A Splash of Ida
January 17, 2012 at 14:55
I love it. :-) You won’t even notice that it’s from an old sweater! You are very talented!!! :-)
xoxo
Ida
http://asplashofida.blogspot.com
ShyScout
January 19, 2012 at 05:42
This is such a great idea. I love the color of the top. It is so cool that you wear able to transform it into something new. Good luck with the sewing lessons :]
Magical Day Dream
January 23, 2012 at 23:19
Yeah I always love transforming old useless things into something with a new purpose or aesthetic :)