Yes I really Do Wear What I Make!

     Let me state for the record once again that I in no way consider myself a model, but feel I need to show my makeovers in my “reality mode.”  I am learning a few things from these pictures though, like my best side, how to use the flash etc.  Today's lesson learned is not to flatten your arms against your sides so they don't look huge and flabby LOL!

While I am remodeling something, it becomes my very own free and healthy charge of adrenaline.  You have all seen this top in a post from a while back but it makes a difference when you see it on a real person.  It has the current peplum styling and the print is fabulous!  I consider it very “thrifty chic” for $5.00 and a bit of my time. 

 Once again, I am wearing my straight leg “Not Your Daughters Jeans,” my faux stiletto boots, and my favorite silver cuff watch. 

The necklace is one that I made long ago and has been a mainstay of my wardrobe ever since.   Jewelry making is an entire other story to add to my “thrifty chic” makeovers.  You will start to see more of my pieces as  time  goes on.  See you later…XXOO-Mary

The Great White Shirt Part 2

Let's try this again!  Hopefully, my blog will cooperate today and I will be able to give you the tutorial for this project.  I wore it for the first time today and I was gratified to see how many people admired it.  Even my students admired the shirt and asked about it.  It turned into a great  economics lesson.  I know I also made many of them feel better about the fact that they too shop in thrift stores.

The "Great White Shirt" with my straight leg "Not Your Daughters Jeans," silver cuff bracelet, antique brooch, and my faux stillettos.

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Cut off the existing sleeves.  Open them and cut out new short sleeve pattern

Add a gusset to the armholes and redraw the armholes

Set and sew the new sleeves and add the lace to the collar

The Great White Shirt Makeover

 Wow! What a month this has been.  Starting the school year with a new grade level and 29 students has really been cutting into my blog time.    Don't worry though,  I have a great makeover for those of you who have been patiently waiting.  My latest "find" was a man's shirt with great potential.  The outcome was very satisfying and right on trend.  Check out the before and after along with my inspiration below.  I have even given the steps I used to get it done.  I can't wait to wear it with my skinny jeans and my boots.  Around the holidays I plan on beading the collar too.

The Inspiration

After  the sewing was done I have a great tunic  shirt. You can see the lace I added to the collar and what I started with "before" below that.  My first step was to cut the long sleeves off.  Then I had to add a gusset to fill in the armhole.