A few weeks back, I told the tale of a jumper.......a jumper with a destiny to be refashioned
...a jumper with a destiny to leave behind her Op Shop past and find a loving home in my wardrobe
... a jumper whose destiny was not to end up as a midrif or as pants for my son
Well after much
I started with a cut up the front then took the side seams in a little to give it some shape. The collar was then cut down to about half its original size and part of it was used for the front piece with the brooch. The rest of the collar and the sleeves were sewn on the bottom of the vest to give it extra length.
So I send a BIG thankyou to Gina and Mim for sharing their creations and inspiring me. I know it might be daggy to say but I really love this vest! I am excited and inspired at the idea of making things I want to wear from things that somebody else didn't want to wear.
And on the thanking, thankyou to Nic at yardage girl for the fabric she sent me. Now, what to do with it... .hmmm....
Head over to Kirsty's to visit more creative spaces...
And on the thanking, thankyou to Nic at yardage girl for the fabric she sent me. Now, what to do with it... .hmmm....
Head over to Kirsty's to visit more creative spaces...
53 comments:
Nikki, it's fabulous! Great job!! very jealous too, after my felting fail!
Selina :)
wow Nikki, its fab and suits you too. great work
it is sooo gorgeous Nikki an amazing transformation you must have that refashioning gene Gina has!!!
Fantastic work!! Love it, well done xox
Totally cool, loving it what a great refashion that is..Absolute upgrade to the umph degree!!!
Thats amazing ! You did a great job !
I love it ... great job!!
Wow - this is very clever work - well done. I love that it is both new and old - my favourite combination! Thanks for the mention too! x
A very, very cool refashion!
You are one clever cookie!
It looks fantastic!!
looks great Nikki - you are a clever girl, wish I had enough guts to cut something up like that. Love the brooch too - where is that from?
Wow! That's great! Talk about refashion magic! My latest challenge is a circle skirt to be made from a Gina gift. Scary, but I think I got a way easier challenge than you! Which is lucky, because otherwise I would have just ended up with a big mess ;-)
The broach really adds something as well. Nice.
Very clever. And, mostly unrelated, love the brooch!
You LITTLE RIPPER! (as they say). Well done, lovely. Addicted yet?
i love the way it turned out...simple yet unique!
I love that vest too - super cool! You've done such a fabulous job - those panels are just the ticket :) K
oh that looks great!! (love the brooch too!)
wear it with pride. It looks amazing.
what a clever chook - it looks awazing
I really love it Nikki and I'm honoured that you took up the challenge. Not that it was meant to be a challenge, more of a gift, but a challenging gift clearly!!! I really, really love the choppy look of the extra panels. You're awesome.
Wow! You've really outdone yourself Nikki. I would buy that.
It looks fabulous! I'd be thrilled with it too.
That's fantastic. Great refashioning ~ some people are sooo clever!
Wow! You have created a really nice and unique vest!!Bravo Nikki!
Very impressive, I hope you will keep doing more...;)Love the brooch very cute too ;) xx
It looks excellent!!!
Cool. Cool. Cool. You should be excited AND proud. I love it! I want one.
Oh my god Nikki that is super super cool! Loved the colour when you dyed it but this new incarnation is fabbo! I'd be wearing it every day if I were you ;)
This jacket is so totally cool. I LOVE it! Now I wish I had one.
Oh no....I feel an op-shop-woolen-jumper-bonanza coming on! Hope I can create something half as gorgeous!
Wow and Wow and Wow!! I love it and I love that Pin!!!
*Clapping and jumping around* YAY... that's awesome I want one can I commission you to make one for me?!! lol... I would be super proud to!!
xo Steph
Wow! This has come together beautifully. It's been a nice little journey following through what you've done - look forward to some more now!!
Wow - you have no idea how much I love that vest and am envious of your talent to be able to do it in the first place. I'd pay you to make me one of them no problem at all!!! (In fact, will you).
I am pretty sure I'e never worn a brooch in my life but I love that one of yours. Where did you get it from?
Wow! Well done. You will most certainly be stopped in the street with people admiring that one.
Wow it looks absolutely awesome. I lovbe it... you must blog exactly what you did to it... I have quite a few jumpers that need new lives.
just me again, back to admire the vest some more!
Oh Nikki, it is gorgeous!! Aren't you clever! I love this post and the story of the jumper. It's now with it's rightful owner I think, with a new lease on life.
Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
I love the beautiful lines - it looks fabulous on you. That's some really clever work there. You're becoming the refashion queen!
looks fantastic, i love to op shop and rebirth, so satisfying
All I can say is wow! That turned out amazingly.
That's great and the best part is that it is one of a kind!
what a fantastic transformation.
Fabulous! Not daggy to say at all! I can totally see why you love it, it is fantastic. And the brooch. It's perfect too! :)
now that is an awesome bit of refashioning. brilliant!
Thats is brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!... and I love the adornment too.
Oh my word. I can't believe my eyes. The transformation is amazing!!! Wow! YOu're so creative. I'm so impressed. What a super idea. It looks fantastic.
Love your work, Nik. You're becoming such a clever one with your head and your hands. Very proud of your latest design.
you must enter this in my feature friday post!! it's perfect :)
Wow! I just love this! You've really inspired me to try my own.
Its adorable....love your style girl...!!! You dag...LOL
Fab job...cant wait to see your next refashion..:)
You did a great job Nikki...I have that brooch in red too!
Me super jealous too! I would wear that in a heart beat!! Going into business??
Oooooh so cute! Thank you for the inspiration!
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