Refashion Runway Week 1 Voting Has Begun!

Hi Everyone,

Check out my design and the competition at this link :
Refashion Runway Voting


You will have to scroll down and look at everyone.  At the end of the post there is a simple click on the bubble voting menu.

The competition is fierce.  Everyone is so talented!

Check it out and place your vote! :)

Thanks Mary

Hi Everyone!

Here is the scoop on "Refashion Runway."  I can't believe I will be competing with 7 of the best refashion experts around.  What an honor!  Here is a link to see the other talented ladies in this competition, hosted by Beth the Renegade Seamstress ,  or you can also click on the button to the right in my sidebar. 


The themes are very open ended for interpretation:

Week One: Stripes  (almost done!)

Week Two: Denim

Week Three: Copy cat from a magazine, catalog or celebrity

Week Four: Summer Dress

You will be able to view all of the designs on Beth’s blog this Saturday June 8th, and you will be able to cast your vote that day for your favorite refashion!  Just link to her blog for instructions.  (Don't worry I will remind you.)  I am nervous and excited at the same time.  What a great way to get to know everyone and make friends with people who love to do the same things.

Hope I can earn your vote on June 8th.  I will keep you informed along the way.

Happy Refashioning,

Mary


Mary

Refashion Inspired by Pabral Gurung

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Latest finished project inspired by Pabral Gurung

 Here is my latest project followed by the inspiration and turorial.  Great things are happening at Mary's Thrifty Chic.  I am to be part of the online competition "Refashion Runway" hosted by my friend Beth the  self titled, "Renegade Seamstress.  Details and links to follow soon.  I am already working on my first project, simply called "stripes!"

I was watching "Katie" over the Memorial Day weekend and was immediately obsessed by the Pabral Gurung dress Jeannie Mai is wearing.  This picture does in no way do it justice.  The color, print, and shape were amazing!

I immediately saw potential for interpretation when I saw these two pieces at Goodwill.  The black t-shirt was a 1x with the tags still on it, and the ABG chiffon T-shirt was gently used.

Following is the tutorial

Make fit changes in the side seams and under the arms

                                                       Cut the back off of the chiffon T-shirt

 Size the front panel fitting the floral pattern in the middle of the t-shirt

                                                      Mark the panel on the black t-shirt

 Cut the center panel centering the floral pattern

Hand baste the applique

                                     Sew the applique close to the edge all the way around.

                  For the last step I shortened the sleeves, and from there it was just press and done!

I knew I had a hit when I attended this training at school and quite a few people admired it.  I typically test drive a garment before I post.  If it goes unnoticed, I will often go back for a few tweeks to the design.   I had fun with this t-shirt and I am still looking for the right garments to try a dress version.

Well that's it for now.  Keep watching for updates.  My "stripes" project is coming along.

Until then, Happy Thrifting, Refashioning, and Sewing!

Mary