Refashioned Fashion...

Yesterday, I was inspired to spend some time on quickie projects that were 100% for myself. I felt slightly selfish, but at the end of the day I realized that I truly needed that me time. After walking around JoAnn's with my awesome friend, I went home and spent hours in my craft room. It has been quite a while since I've had the time or the desire to work so diligently (I even forgot to eat...That is saying something!)

I've been somewhat unhappy with my wardrobe. I really want to have handmade items, but can't afford to revamp my entire closet. So, here are the results of some fat quarters/scraps and some older clothes that were in need of some TLC...


A fabric flower pin. This is made out of my all-time favorite fabric. I've had a single fat quarter of this fabric for well over a year, but never knew what to make with it. Now I have a flower pin that I will be able to wear with multiple things! YAY!



A cardigan with a red polka dot trim added...I don't think I'm done with this yet. I'm not quite sure what I think it needs....but it is missing something! I'll post pics when I have added whatever it is!


And my favorite (which I am currently wearing on campus)...A light pink cardigan with a pink and white polka dot ruffle...Super cute! (This idea was from some sewing magazine that we saw at JoAnn's...I just winged it based on the pic. The cardigan above is a slight variation of that idea.)

I also finished a throw quilt and made 2 pillows out of some shrunken sweaters! I was in quite the sewing mood. I've always considered sewing a bit of a break for my hands from knitting (not that I've been knitting much recently!) and I realized how relaxing I really find it. It has definitely motivated me to spend more time on these types of projects since I can get a big bang for my buck. Of course, I need to get back to the sweater knitting!! Maybe I'll give myself another day of projects for myself and my home...

Have a great weekend everyone!