before and after
before and after: 100% cashmere
outgrown but not ready to hand down
My friend has always gotten courtneycourtneys and customs made for her family and friendsβ kids. I received a stack of pieces that her niece has outgrown but was not ready to part with just yet!
My first thought when I was going through all the clothing was, YES. This mama takes care of her clothing and I really appreciate that so much.
I created one dress from four, one sweater from two and a pillow from three.
Send me a photo of your outgrown clothing youβd like re-sewn, and I can see what I might be able to make!
I really enjoyed making the pillow!
before and after: vintage Neiman Marcus sweater
before and after and after: neiman marcus cotton cable knit sweater
I first sewed this mens sweater in April 2022 into the vest dress. It took several washes and eventually design choices to remove stains.
Itβs been hanging on my clothing rack since thenβ¦and upon trying it again (after these first photos) it really didnβt look and fit as I intended. So I decided to change it again into a two piece, with a gather at the back for a better fit that feels more fresh and less formal. The skirt has a high-low cut as well.
I remember the day I found this sweater at the thrift store! Whenever I find vintage items that were produced in British Hong Kong, they remind me of where my dad grew up.
This vintage Neiman Marcus 100% mercerized cotton sweater is likely from the late 70s-early 80s.
before and after: Jordan MVP
remy the whippet rocks red houndstooth velour
before and after: vintage Neiman Marcus cable cotton sweater
before and after: woven sweaters
My favorite weather is longsleeved mini dress weather!
The top green wavy sweater is vintage Jhane Barnes, silk woven in Japan. The multicolored sweater is vintage Norm Thompson made in Italy.
Tartan Tuesday: vintage Carnegie Mellon University sweatshirts
I collect vintage sweatshirts from my alma mater, mostly from eBay.