Recycled Sundress

Yesterday I was getting ready for a long, hot day at the zoo and realized I had nothing cool to wear. Since it is only March and the temps have been unseasonably warm, my wardrobe wasn't prepared for that. So, I started looking through my closet and saw a knit sundress that I had worn last year. Somewhere between then and now, it had shrunk and was a little too short for me to be comfortable wearing. BUT I noticed it had a built-in waistband. I decided on the spot that I could cut the top off of the dress and make myself a nice, cool skirt out of it and I did. It took me all of 2 minutes to cut that top off and the skirt is the perfect length! Now I'm digging through my closet trying to decide the fate of each and every piece I have in there! Nothing is exempt. So, stay tuned for more recycled pieces coming soon! What's in YOUR closet that needs a makeover??

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Rosette Cuff {Tutorial}

I love wearing bracelets. In fact, I probably own more bracelets than any other kind of jewelry. And in the past couple of years, I have gotten into wearing more chunky bracelets. They are more fun, in my opinion. So, as fabric flowers have gotten mega popular, I thought, 'Why not make a big fabric flower bracelet?' And I did. You might want to make one, too! These are great with casual clothes, and depending on the fabric you use, you could make it dressy, too!

*Keep in mind that I used a thicker type fabric and 2 inches wide by 22 inches long. This made 3 2.5" rosettes. If you use a thinner fabric, you'll need to make more rosettes to reach all the way around your arm.*

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No-Sew Ruffled Hipster {Tutorial}

Updated for my 31 Days of Home Economics series.

 

This is a fun, quick project that requires no sewing. The main character of this story is stitch witchery. I love using stitch witchery on loose hems when I'm in a pinch or for reinforcement on other projects. It's a handy little tool. But for this project, it was perfect because it was impossible to add ruffles by sewing machine. Enter Stitch Witchery. You can find a full tutorial here for more details, but you will get the gist of the idea in the pics below. Have fun!

This is part of my 31 Days of Home Economics series. You can find the whole series at the tab above {Home Economics}.

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