15/07/2012

Cross stitch

I have had this blouse since around the time I started this blog. Tired of waiting for summer to happen, I decided today was the day this piece was going under the knife (well, scissors).

This cost £3.25 from the PDSA shop in Barking. It has a very pretty embroidered cross stitch pattern on it.

There’s not really that much wrong with it beside the fact that it just doesn’t fit.

I cut off the sleeves and reduced the size at the side seams…

Then did the same with the lining.

I tried it on to check the fit was OK and thankfully it was perfect.

I wanted to keep the cross stitch pattern from the cuffs, so I made a simple quick cap sleeve from the bottom of the original sleeve.

Here’s how this quick and easy refashion looks on. Delightful!

20 comments

15/07/2012 - 6:05 pm bristolbelle

The cap sleeves are the perfect way to finish it off. Looks lovely and fresh.

16/07/2012 - 10:14 am charityshopchic

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it!

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15/07/2012 - 9:44 pm Lakota [Faith hope and Charity Shopping]

Great job! Now for the sun…

16/07/2012 - 10:14 am charityshopchic

I’m not holding my breath.

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15/07/2012 - 10:51 pm pillowsalamode

SUPER cute!!! Love it! :)

16/07/2012 - 10:14 am charityshopchic

Thanks! :)

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16/07/2012 - 4:11 am cathynd95

Very nice!

16/07/2012 - 10:15 am charityshopchic

Thank you!

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16/07/2012 - 6:17 am Charity

Great job, I love how you used the cuffs to make your cap sleeves. It really adds a lot. =)

16/07/2012 - 10:16 am charityshopchic

Thanks, they were very quick to make!

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16/07/2012 - 4:22 pm Shelley

Clever way to utilize the cuff detail. Great summer top.

16/07/2012 - 5:51 pm charityshopchic

Thanks Shelley, I couldn’t bear to throw those cute cuffs away!

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17/07/2012 - 4:59 am Haus of Artistry

The top turned out beautiful! I love how you turned the cuff into the cap sleeve, and you can see the embroidered detail!

17/07/2012 - 5:43 pm charityshopchic

Thank you! The embroidery on the sleeves was just too good to lose!

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19/07/2012 - 8:56 am Fabi

The result is so pretty and flattering!! Great job!
By the way, thanks for such a sweet comment on my blog. :)

20/07/2012 - 9:45 am charityshopchic

Thanks, Fabi! You are so welcome!

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19/07/2012 - 11:03 am bernieandi

So cute! I love how you used the bottom of the original sleeve for the cap sleeve. Brilliant idea :)

19/07/2012 - 11:04 am bernieandi

Lol just noticed the previous poster said the exact same thing I did. Anyway I wholeheartedly agree that it was a nice touch. Can’t wait to see your next refashion!

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- 20/07/2012 - 9:45 am charityshopchic
  
  Yep, great minds think alike ;)
  
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20/07/2012 - 9:44 am charityshopchic

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

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