Skirt Revamp

So one thing I have found important during this whole process is to take the time to realize what you already have in your closet.  I was happy to find a couple of pencil skirts. I hadn't worn them since I worked and I want a reason to wear them again.  A pencil skirt is a perfect piece for this type of wardrobe.  So here is my revamp.

Since this is one of my first additions to a piece of clothing I wanted it to be subtle.  I can always add more to it as well.  I printed out this on iron on transfer paper and then ironed it on.  The skirt i think cost me $30 but I have had it for years.  The paper was about $1 for the sheet.  So all in all it was a pretty cheap revamp.

This is the original vision compliments of that wonderful brand...LUCKY 13. Selling for over $50.







Upcoming - Revamp of a Skirt. Saving $40

This is a great skirt.  No...to me this is an AWESOME SKIRT!  It's from a great brand and sells for approximately $43. I certainly don't want to take away from the awesomeness of this brand of clothing or take away any support, but being on a tight budget sometimes stops us from being able to buy and are left to recreating.

Keep an eye out for my next tutorial in creating a skirt similar to this for far less.

I can imagine everyone thinking that I must have fallen off the face of the earth or this "phase" has done it's course. Ohhhh noooo. Was thrilled to go out with my girlfriend in my new rockabilly style and got a few compliments. It felt awesome.
So today's post is about supporting the local business' I know. In this day and age it is not uncommon to "know" someone who owns their own business. No matter how big or small it is. I am lucky to know a few of these people and want to make note of them. If you are in the Toronto area then by all means give them a call or visit their locations, if not at least give them a few seconds of your time and peruse their pages.

The Urban Beauty Bar
My girlfriend has a mobile spa business. What a terrific idea! She caters to all events and provides exceptional service. She is in the process of increasing her clientele. Check out her facebook page :
http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?drafts&id=117244618374655#!/pages/The-Urban-Beauty-Bar/184405448276982

Dueling Grounds
This store is located Bloor Street West and is Toronto's premier gaming store. It caters to those hobbiests that enjoy miniatures, rpg, and card games. It is going into it's 8th year of operation. Check out the website:
http://www.dueling-grounds.com/

Tickle Me Ink
Located just down the street, I stumbled upon this great little shop while on a walk with the youngest. After stopping in and chatting with the owner, I am looking forward to going in sometime this fall to get a tattoo. The location is clean and bright and the service is excpetional. Check out their website:
http://www.ticklemeink.com/

Bloor Fitness
I joined this gym a week ago and have really enjoyed going there. It's a no hassle place with friendly service, good atmosphere, up to date machines and great hours. Both hubby and I are not attending on a daily basis. Check out their website:
http://www.bloorfitness.com/

Stay tuned for an upcoming tutorial on the revamp of a skirt and shirt.

Fun Hair Accessor Tutorial - SOOO EASY....FUNKIFIED Inexpensive Mary Janes

Ahhh some of you might think the phase has run it's course. NO WAY. I have been busy gathering, collecting, altering and revamping. I was really thrilled to pick a few great items from a thrift store the other day. All for $20. So thrilled with the deal!!! I am posting my most recent revamps and creations. I am also very excited to have worked out my tattoo, but hubby says the JPG is too creepy. LOL. So you will have to wait until it gets done to see it.

My supplies. A silk flower, fine wire, bobby pin, and a leftover earing piece.

Lacing the wire through the earing piece.

Pushing the wire through the flower.

Adding a bit of hot glue.

Almost done.

Wrapping the wire pulled through the flower around the bobby pin.

Viola!!! EASY PEESY

$2.99 Mary Janes

Iron on transfer and a little silk rose. Neato fun.

A pair of Mary Janes online for $28.

SCOOOOOOOP - All for Under $20

You will have to excuse the picture quality from my phone.  I am excited to get to work on revamping all of these!

Cute little purse.  I plan on adding something to it.

These shoes were a steal! 

These little mary janes were a steal also. I saw a similar pair online for $30 with the embellishment I plan to add.

I thought these were cute and who doesn't need more sunglasses?

Shirt Alteration

Plain black long sleeved shirt.

I cut out the lacing in the front.

See no lacing.  LOL

I trimmed down the sleeves. Rolled them twice and stitched them.

I plan on adding some more embellishements I think. BUT....viola....much better

Fun Casual Bag Tutorial for Less than $5

A dollar store bag.  Basic. BORRRRINNNGGG!!!

A plastic page protector, plastic lacing, needle, spray glue.

After trimming the page protector, spray one side of it. Be careful of overspray.

Place the sticky side down on the bag. The open/trimmed side should be up so that you can slide photos in like a pocket.

I removed the button but kept it for another project.  The stabbing was for effect only.

With the plastic lacing, I braided a strip and replaced the button catch.

I also wrapped the lacing around the handle.  I liked the look of going only 4.5" up on each one.

With a needle I stitched around the page protector.  I stitched through the plastic and the bag on three sides leaving the top open and only stitching through the bag on the top.  Creating a border.

With a color printer I printed out a couple of fun photos.  Using photo paper gives it a shiny magazine look. 

Slide the pic into the plastic pocket and viola.

Change the pic up.

A fun casual bag.

Awesome Links

So things are progressing awesomely. I figured out another hairstyle. My eyebrows are growing back...thank god they grow back quickly. I am almost finished the bag and am looking forward to posting the tutorial on it. It's very funkified.
I looked up a few tutorials on how to revamp old clothes and how to's on making new ones. I am posting the links here. Be sure to check out the facebook page and website - Whatthecraft.com for more.

http://whatthecraft.com/off-shoulder-top-tutorial/

http://whatthecraft.com/contour-bus-or-ruffle-bust-tutorial/

http://whatthecraft.com/no-sew-embellishing-bleach/

http://whatthecraft.com/how-to-make-a-square-bottom-bag-video-tutorial/

http://whatthecraft.com/no-sew-tie-back-halter-tutorial/

http://whatthecraft.com/tutorial-how-to-make-a-pencil-skirt/

http://whatthecraft.com/surplice-cross-over-bust-tank-top-tutorial/

Be sure to keep an eye out for my attempts in making these and more!!!