Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Another Shirt Refashion - with Obi Belt

Here's another one of my shirt refashions that (thankfully) only took two days to complete because I put off other things (dishes, house work) to make it happen.  My husband said "But you just made a shirt!"  Yeah.  So?  Right now he has at least twice as many shirts as I do, and I don't like most of mine!  So I'm taking time to make some shirts (and other clothes) for myself that fit and that I really like. 

Just an aside -- I'm going to start saving up for a coverstitch machine.  It's basically a serger with the added ability to sew a "coverstitch".  It will make working with knits a whole lot easier.

Back to the shirt... here's what I started with.  I loved the print, but definitely not the style of the cut.  Boring!

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So I bought a little bit (1/4 yard) of contrasting fabric and turned it in to this --

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I think I'm becoming a wee bit obsessed with obi belts. I'll be making a leather one from my stash at some point.
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I'll be linking up this project to these great parties--



Monday - Craft o Maniac Monday -- Pink Hippo Party -- Craft Catwalk -- Craftastic Monday -- Amaze Me Monday -- Polly Want 2 Party -- Making the World Cuter Monday -- Tuesday - Get Your Craft On -- Sew Cute Tuesday -- Tip Me Tuesday -- Take a Look Tuesday -- Show Me What Ya Got -- Tuesday Time Out -- Wednesday - Seven Thrity Three -- Wallet-Friendly Wednesday -- Show Off Your Stuff -- Create and Share -- A Crafty Soiree -- Whatever Goes Wednesday -- We Did it Wednesday! -- Your Whims Wednesday -- Thursday - Strut your Stuff Thursday -- Transformation Thursday -- Thrilling Thursday -- Friday - Remodelaholic Friday -- Flaunt it Friday -- Frugal Friday -- Weekend Wander -- Furniture Feature Friday -- Show and Share Day -- Fun with Food Friday -- It's Fun to Craft! -- Tickled Pink Fridays -- Weekend Wrap-up Party -- Catch as Catch Can -- Friday Flair -- Saturday - Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special -- Saturday is Crafty Day -- Let's Get Crafty Saturday -- Sunday - The DIY Showoff Project Parade -- Sunday Showcase Party -- Creative Bloggers Party -- I Heart Naptime

15 comments:

  1. great refashion! So much better then the original!

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  2. This is amazing. I did not see this great shirt in what you had to start with. That's a great talent to see what something could be. I wish I had the ability. I'd would totally buy this - it's beautiful.

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  3. WOW! I love this! Really great job : )
    Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  4. AMAZING job! Have you considered a tutorial? :)

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  5. Great transformation! I love the colors and the design!

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  6. "But you just made a shirt!" Pshaw! You made a GREAT shirt! Ah husbands, you have to love them! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. Oh I LOVE this! Great additions with the contrasting fabric. Now you have me intrigued about 'obi belts'!!!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  8. I love your shirt and the obi belt was the icing of the cake! We love this so much we are featuring it tomorrow! votation starts tomorrow, too. Hope you have a fab weekend!


    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  9. I love your new shirt! I love the look of obi belts, too.

    Saw you on Homemaker on a Dime's craft blogger party. i'm your newest follower and would love a follow back if you're interested: http://creativecarissa.blogspot.com

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  10. The Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop has grown for the better because of your participation. Thanks for linking up this great post!

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  11. Love what you did with this shirt! So cute!

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  12. Catherine, thank you so much for this one. I absolutely love it. It's all in the belt. Will be making a few of these. Such a wonderful idea!

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