Refashioned Jackets

Hello Everyone!
I wanted to share two refashioning projects I made this Spring.  The projects refashioned two jackets that I had made years ago in the cropped length that  was popular at the time.  I loved the jackets, but found that I just did not wear them any more because of the length.  Take a look at the changes.


Project #1
Original jacket I made with vintage 1950 fabric. 

Purchased skirt (years ago) that I never wore because it was too see thru.  I cut the top of the skirt off and used the bottom of the skirt to add length to the jacket.

Finished Jacket refashion.  Now, this jacket has a nice length and I have to say I have been wearing this a lot.

Project #2
Original Jacket I made with a soft loosely woven cotton fabric.

Skirt I made years ago with a knit fabric.  I choose this skirt to re-purpose because it was too small, the fabric was of good quality, and the color was a near perfect match to the jacket.

I deconstructed the skirt, removed the top, and used the fabric to add length to the jacket.

Finished refashioned Jacket.

I changed the closure on the jacket to a loose tie by sewing a strip of left over fabric from the skirt.

Back view.

I have been wearing this "new" jacket a lot too.  It is light weight and goes with so many things in my wardrobe.  I have worn it with Khaki, white, and tan pants.  It also looks good with jeans.

I find that I have really been enjoying refashioning some of my clothing.  I have been using things that I already owned and haven't had to buy anything except thread.   Talk about recycling!! 

I will be back with the next post showcasing vintage chickens.  See you then!

Karen

Thankful Mum Card made with Paper Towels

Hi Dreamers!
Really in a Fall mood here in Dreamland!  I am working on a few Thanksgiving cards this week  Today's card is made with Paper Towels.  What??!! Yes!! Here is the story.  I was making some backgrounds and wiped up ink from the Craft Sheet with a couple paper towels.  I was looking at them thinking the colors look really cool.  And, I remembered the Technique making textured paper with toilet paper .  So, out comes this new embossing folder with mums--this one is called "Awesome Blossoms" from Sizzix..  And look how cool this looks.

I rubbed some watercolor crayons over the flowers and leaves.  And, also sponged some green ink on the leaves.  The card base is made from dark wine textured CS.  I added a layer of Lucky Limeade CS (Stampin' Up).

This card only needed a big bow in the corner for embellishments.  Well, now I guess I have to start saving the paper towels.  LOL  But, only if the inky mess looks cool.  LOL

I wanted this to double as a Thanksgiving card for my BFF. I stamped a nice sentiments from Mark's Finest Heinrich and Happy Thanksgiving from Impression Obsession.

And, now, a few fun Challenges for my Paper Towel Mum Thanksgiving card.
Dutch Dare: Thankful
Paper Play: thankful
Stampin Sisters in Christ: thankful
Craft Punked: fall/thanksgiving
Crafty Catz: add texture
Heck of a Challenge: 50 shades of fall

How is your weekend going??  Doing good here.  Let's see, what do I have planned for this week?  A few more Thanksgiving cards, and whatever else I can come up with.  Hey, I used paper towels today. You just never know what will happen here in Dreamland.  Love ya!
Karen