Hiatus (or not)

Well not really a hiatus...life happened...as usual. Have had a bunch of stuff get in the way for any crafting. I forced myself to take an hour today to make something. I made the "muslin" for my pencil skirt, out of an old pair of jeans. The bad news is that I won't be able to use my old pants to make the skirt...I am literally a half inch short on the material...or I could use it when I loose another dress size.

I also made my first pair of undies. I used this pattern, and used an old tank top. The pattern was super easy. The fabric from the tank wasn't stretchy enough, it was a "muslin" also.

I plan on getting more appropriate fabric for my skirt soon so I will post pics then. On a final note, planning on making a dress dummy next weekend. This is the tutorial I plan on using.  

Deconstruction update

I found out what to do with the way too big pants...I found a vintage pattern today. PENCIL SKIRTS!!! I will definitely use the brown plaid slacks for the skirt. I think I am going to do it in denim too. I am not much for the Jackie O jacket, but I wanted a nice flattering pencil skirt.

Operation: Destruction Part Una

So, just like the rest of us, I am itching for spring...I long for short airy dresses and open toe wedges...but alas Mother Nature has decided to keep spring at bay. I am totally sick of my clothes and I am too broke to buy anything new. Up-cycling is the plan for me. Over the past 2 years I have lost about 100 pounds, and still have a lot of my clothes left. Yes, I should have given them away...but I REALLY REALLY like them. I spent so many years holding on to clothes, mostly because I had a hard time finding stuff that fit and was fairly fashionable. Each weekend I plan on taking them to a charity...and don't. With my perpetual goal of being honest with myself, I decided to recycle and up (or in my case down) cycle my clothes. I have started with a pair of slacks that are made from a fabulous Cotton/Lycra blend. Also I discovered that the best way to learn to make something is to tear it apart first. I got up and close with waistbands and pocket...two things I have a hard time with....I can't wait to try them now! I hope to have some pictures posted of this adventure soon.