Thrift Store Refashion

I have been sewing and knitting. I just finished my first refashion of a blouse that was way too big for me. I loved the fabic and felt I could take the blouse and make it into something that would fit. I looked at patterns in my stash and used a basic blouse pattern to cut out the front and back. I then made different sleeves. The original blouse was a size 26 and now it is between a 12 and 14. I also have another blouse I bought at the same thrift store that I am going to redo.

Here is the before:


After:

I think I am a Selfish Knitter

I think I am a selfish knitter. I just finished a vest for my son. He is 21 and asked me to knit him one. It was an easy knit. I purchased Wool-Ease becuse I know he would not hand wash or lay flat to dry. It is in the washer then then the dryer. The vest came out ok. I started before Christmas but I am a very slow knitter. I just knit few hours each day. Here is the vest all done and waiting for #2 son to get home from work. I now want to knit something for me but #1 son asked for a beanie and I said ok. I figure I can knit that up in a few hours. Then I will work on a few things for me. I like knitting for me best. I think it is because I worry that what I make someone else they will not like so I never knit for my family unless they ask for something. It is easier that way on my sanity.



I also finished a valentine banner. I looked online to find one to do in fabric but did not find any that I thought I had to make. When I was at Michael's spending my gift card I found some hearts and thought I could use those for a banner. I glued doilys and used some cute valentine letters. Twine was used for the hanging line. I like it and it adds some festive color to the room.





Wow I think I need my eyes checked or it could be the camera. My banner pictures look out of focus. (I may blame the camera!)