Cute, Current & Modest Upcycled Clothing...

I love fabrics... always have (it's my mother's fault) :).  

And I have a fascination for upcycled clothing.  Allow me to share

 some sweet inspiration with you today...

This one is my favorite - a skirt and shirt are combined 

to make this lovely long country or prairie dress...

Available here

Love the coloring of this sweater upcycle.  A little short as a dress

 for my taste - but would look cute with jeans underneath.  

No longer available - but check out the shop here for similar styles.

 Can someone say feminine cowgirl?  So, so sweet!  

Available here

And I do believe I own this very same sweater.  

So here's a great upcycle idea when I get tired of it! 

No longer available - but visit shop here for similar items.

Interestingly - I own this Gap skirt as well.  

Aren't the 'improvements' adorable? 

Available here

And here we have a patchwork sweater tunic.  

How cozy for these winter evenings!

Available here

This dress had a neckline and sleeve overhaul.  This is the 'before'...

and this is the 'after'...

Available here

And lastly, at an art show this summer I found this gal 

walking around in a dress of her own design.

Ubber love!

 Do these inspire you to try your own hand at a refashion?  

Let me know if you do!

Or better yet - perhaps you already have.  Send me a picture!

  ~Joyce

Skirts From Vintage Fabrics...

My favorite product at the Country Living Fair - was by 

Thrifty Trixie (actually Teri).  She makes adorable handmade clothing using vintage textiles of all kinds.  

Just look at these adorable girls...

 in their adorable handmade skirts.  

I love their whole outfits!!

Too cute huh?

Photo compliments of My Love.

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Just Listed on Etsy...

Set of 4 Vintage Crocheted Hangers

Ways to Tie a Scarf...

In the summer - I refrain from extra layers.  While they look cute - 

I just get too hot.  But with Fall approaching - it's time to think scarves and jackets once again.  Thought I'd share this cute 

how-to diagram that I found this morning...

Source

Thrifty Buttons Idea...

Here's an idea to give your little jackets and coats a personalized custom look on the cheap.  Inexpensive costume jewelry is 

prevalent at yard sales and thrift shops.  With a little 

stitching and glue for reinforcement - you can turn pins 

and earrings into beautiful buttons.  

Use large snaps underneath for the actual closure so that the jewelery is just an adornment and not actually the button 

and you can use most anything.  

Check out more ideas at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.