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Ok, so this was freehanded and I had no pattern. I cut it apart, sewed some things together tried it on, sewed some more, tried it on again, sewed some more until I was done.

I tried to outline a little of what I did but even after I drew it up I kept remembering little things I did like ties on the shoulder straps because they were a bit wide. Also note that for the front top I did a lettuce stitch and then use some thin elastic to make it gather and fit better.

A few posts back I linked to some resources for sewing and DIY fashion. There are a lot of tips and tricks that may help you refashion an old or large t-shirt.

http://thegreenbeautyguide.com/

These are just some quick resources I wanted to share. I’ve altered some t-shirts recently myself and hopefully will finish those off and take some pics soon. Been busy with work so I’m sorry about the lack of posting!

http://nikkishell.typepad.com/wardroberefashion/

http://www.flickr.com/groups/wardroberefashion/

http://www.threadbanger.com/

Even if you don’t like all of the clothes on these sites, sometimes you’ll come away with an idea or technique that you can use.

http://stylemob.com/

sorry I haven’t posted anything in forever … everything has been sorta crazy here

came across stylemob this evening when quickly going through some things

Like hot or not for outfits … only better. Thought I would share.

On my wishlist is a basic black bikini from Victoria’s Secret (also comes in other colors):

Anthropologie.com has some really cute skirt options that were easier to link to since there are so many [click here].

Ann Taylor:

Banana Republic striped shirt and palazzo jeans:

This came via e-mail the other day. The bad part is that I didn’t note which company it was from so when I went to put it online and was trying to remember I thought it was Ann Taylor Loft initially, then I tried J Crew, THEN I realized it was Banana Republic. Anyway - cute business jacket belted that way. Not your ordinary bland and boring but also not so over the top you couldn’t wear it.

http://bellasugar.com/1114608
Something I want to try at some point.

Update: Attempt #1 failed. Too sticky, did not accomplish any waxing. Not sure what went wrong but might have been that raw sugar hasn’t been heated once before … might need to use more sugar or cheap honey. May try again another time.