After the huge success of my jeans-turned-skirt (i.e. I've been wearing it almost every day and no-one's laughed at me yet), the idea of clothing reconstruction has become very attractive. And what's not to like? It's cheap, it's eco-friendly and...well it's cheap and eco-friendly.
The only thing that could be an obstacle is that, having Googled "t-shirt reconstruction", I get the feeling that the results tend to look good only on the young. I suppose if you're into your 4th or 5th decade, you should aim to look like you can afford to buy your clothes new.
But there's gotta be a way to turning all those ill-fitting souvenir t-shirts and that itchy alpaca jumper from La Paz, into something I can be happy to wear (or sit on, if it turns into a cushion cover). I'll keep looking around - I can't be the only person under 25 who wants to re-fashion their clothing.
Otherwise I'll have to start wearing beanies.
Your on your own there. I enforce a strict 'if you don't wear it for 6 months its out' policy. Except for Ray's Ralph Lauren shirt which apparently dates back to the Jurassic era or something....
ReplyDeleteBeanies? Oh dear.
ReplyDeleteI saw on TV how to make T's into shopping bags. I thought, since I am in my 4th decade, probably wearing a Social Distortion T is not a good idea, bag for groceries,maybe.
ReplyDeleteIf not in public for home wear it would probably be fun.
ReplyDeleteBut I am sure you look 20 right?
donnasoowho: Good grief, I can't throw something out after only 6 months in the naughty chair! And if it's a designer item I hang onto it even if there's zero chance of me ever fitting it. Plus, I get all sentimental...
ReplyDeletenigel: that's right. It's time to worry.
gmcountrymama: yep, shopping bags and cushion covers - those things don't ever make your bum look big.
angela: well, maybe 30-something. But definitely not 20.
I'm not sure why it is that the majority of t-shirt refashions on the web are of the youthful, shredded variety, but I aim to change that. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday and commenting -- I will rely on your ongoing feedback to let me know if I'm staying true to refashioning for the age 30+ mindset. LOL
ReplyDeleteantoinette: I sure will - and just to make it harder for you, I'll be looking to see if your creations also suit those of us who aren't reed thin ;-)
ReplyDeleteMy friend and I were just reminiscing on Facebook... about TIE DYED.
ReplyDeletethere's something for you!
donnasoowho: I might have to give that one a miss - I have enough trouble avoiding accidental clothing colour makeovers as it is!
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