Wednesday, 25 May 2011

My Creative Space – Thrifting and Planning

Without my trusty sewing machine and awaiting new wool, I've not had huge amounts of crafty things to do, so instead I have been scouring local thrift/charity shops to see if there was anything I might be able to use for repurposing...purposes.

I found a couple dresses that looked like good contenders…

 
 Dress no.1

























Dress No.2

Now whilst the dress no.1 is just a little bit too ‘busty milk maid’ for me, I just I love love LOVE the embroidery on the bottom.

















Goegeous detail isnt it! I'm going to have to find a special project for that one.

As for the other top/dress thing -  i kind of think its...   well...   pretty awful actually!

However, taking aside the fact that I wouldnt ever wear it, I reckon that the pattern itself, is pretty darn AWESOME! Its got something of a vintage sheet or set of curtains about it. Imagine seeing a little flash of that from inside a linen purse or something. Yummy!

























Luckily my machine is due back from its spa vacation tomorrow – hurrah!!!  I have all kinds of plans to get it back into the swing of things. Nothing madly inventive, but a few purses (lots of birthdays coming up) and a few phone/camera covers (I got a ‘fun’ camera from Mr T. for my birthday that needs a home!) will do the trick. Plus it’s a bank holiday this weekend so EXTRA sewing time – double bonus!!!


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18 comments:

  1. yardage girl25 May 2011 at 22:08

    I totally agree with you about both dresses - they are ripe for repurposing!!

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  2. trudi@maudeandme25 May 2011 at 22:19

    I love those oranges in dress 2.

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  3. Jill25 May 2011 at 22:23

    Great dresses, I can totally see the attraction in them, so many possibilities!
    You must be so looking forward to the return of your machine! Have lots of fun sewing!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Ady25 May 2011 at 22:25

    Why can't I find dresses like that at our local thrift shops? Great finds. Dress no 1 would make a fab skirt - love that detail too.

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  5. Debra25 May 2011 at 22:41

    Adorable finds....i'm with you with both. Will have to pop back to see what transpires

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  6. planettreasures25 May 2011 at 22:57

    I love the floral dress, mind you I dont know if I would wear it, but I cansee someone carrying it off with pizzaz!
    Great finds.

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  7. Ms C @ HappyElastic25 May 2011 at 23:35

    I love the 2nd dress, but then I love orange. Look forward to seeing what you do with them.

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  8. Michelle Walker26 May 2011 at 00:27

    I would wear both dresses...but i love the shape of the second more...maybe not quite so loud.....

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  9. *Staci*26 May 2011 at 01:30

    I love them both. I like the detail and shape on the first one but the colors on the second. They are both beautiful. :)

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  10. by marie-nicole26 May 2011 at 02:55

    What great finds... I love the vibrant colours in that second dress!

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  11. Rosalind26 May 2011 at 04:07

    oh yes, I am completely with you on both dresses. And thanks for your lovely comment :-)

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  12. Jen26 May 2011 at 05:10

    Those dresses are great. Look forward to seeing what you do with them!

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  13. Seaweed and Raine26 May 2011 at 05:53

    Oh the possibilities are endless! I look forward to seeing what you do with them. :)

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  14. Madison26 May 2011 at 07:19

    Lovely fabric. Look forward to see what you make with them.

    Madison xxx

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  15. Kerry26 May 2011 at 07:55

    I wish I could get great scores like that at the op shop! I love the embroidery especially. Well spotted by you :)

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  16. Maxabella26 May 2011 at 09:43

    Sshhh... I would wear both those dresses just the way they are... x

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  17. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow26 May 2011 at 11:21

    Both dresses are gorgeous, great finds.
    Enjoy having your sewing machine back, I am sure you will!

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  18. rockmelon26 May 2011 at 12:11

    scrumptious fabrics, love them! You've reminded me i need to take my hard working Janome for a check up, she's squeaking!

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