Thrifted & Altered: The Petticoat

This random piece of black fabric with tulle used to be the lining of a skirt I thrifted and altered ages ago. after trolling pinterest for the longest while, I realized I do not own a proper petticoat. If I want the vintage-poof look, I usually just layer multiple skirts underneath and that's that. 

But no longer! I made a loop with the top of the fabric (which was perfectly nice and stretchy on it's own) and added elastic for the waistband. Then I gathered some of this awesome scrunchy maroon fabric I've been hoarding and attached it as my first layer.

Two more layers layer and I was finished! Probably the fastest T&A project yet, as I didn't really feel like making this with too much structure.

I'd hate to end with post without first giving you a sneak peak into some future Thrifted & Altered posts!
I guess I had red on the brain when I went to Salvation Army yesterday because I came home with a maroon blazer, a red floral print dress, and a sailboat pattered pair of pants. The blazer fits perfect but the dress and pants are getting a make over as soon as I finish typing this post. I'm just too excited about those boats!!

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Thrifted & Altered: Black and Purple Lace Shoes

My first official thrifted and altered post is finally here!

I bought these white satin shoes at Salvation Army a while back with the intention of dying them a pale lavender, but the purple dye took a little too well to the satin and I was left with bright orchid pumps.

With no intention of being defeated by dye, I decided to wrap them in lace instead! Just a few pins and drops of super glue held  the lace perfectly and I'm super happy with the way they turned out!

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Come back Wednesday for another brand new Thrifted and Altered post!

Photo Friday #8: Thrifting Edition

Alot of people I know who sew spend their days at fabric stores, picking out the perfect fabrics they have in mind, buying the exact notions they need, with the exact amount necessary for their project.
Me? I can count on two hands how many times I've walked into a fabric store.
I'm a firm believer in recycling, using what you have collected over the years, "making do, and mend." Sometimes this means I run out of fabric, don't have the zipper length I need or put off finishing a project because I'm waiting on the perfect notions to come find *me*.
But I don't mind much because I love the thrill of finishing a project that challenges me to be creative and resourceful.

Every other monday I meet my sister and our friends at the Salvation Army and scour the racks for fabric and buttons and inspiration. These are the latest finds. :)

I didn't get these first two dresses but the details on them really make me wish I had!

Instead, these last three are the ones I brought home and hope become a "Thrifted and Altered" Post soon!