Vintage Dress turned Blouse

This is another great thrifty find, albeit perfectly my size, not perfectly my taste. I adore the tiny floral print, and was able to see the refashioned look in my head instantly. It's a simple one, but one that I'll get continued wear out of for sure!

Cut and hem, presto! I considered taking out the lining that creates the tucked/slouched waist to see what it looked like dropped, but once I tried her on, I decided to leave well enough alone.

I think that sometimes, refashioning is about what you envision more than what kind of skills you have.

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Refashioning is also (in my humble opinion) about not being afraid to fail.

I took the remnants of the success story above and attempted part deux. Not so successful. The problem really is primarily because of the sweater. It was once a delicate, deep-V, long sleeved, "boyfriend" cardigan by Velvet, which after an extreme amount of wash and wear, had become so mangled, that I had already cut it up thinking a casual shrug might be its final chapter. Well, that wasn't really a go, so I thought this might be:

I still like the idea, but the execution along with the battered shape of the cardi... not fab. The good news is: I lost nothing. A little time, a little thread, but I like to think I gain something through every attempt.