Waste not want not
is another great motto for REinventing
and my newest creation is proof of that.
The 100% linen fabric was bought a while back and was REdiscovered when I did that big tidy
and because it was expensive imported Italian linen,
at the time I could only justify purchasing 1.5m.
Every scrap of the fabric went into the body & straps
and with nothing suitable by way of Bias Binding in my collection
I settled on using a favourite 'filed' skirt...
I didn't think to take photos until I'd already DEconstructed ready for salvaging.
The interesting pleated hem & shaped pocket were removed due to their REinventing potential,
an invisible zip is always a handy thing
and the body of the skirt was destined for Bias Binding.
I had intended on only adding the Bias Binding
keeping the other bits for another day
however the shaped hem was too good to resist
but I'm not too sure about the pocket
what do you think - with or without?!
I like it with the pocket - adds interest!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of the pocket but think it needs two so maybe without??
ReplyDeleteLove it without the pocket, I agree it probably needs two. x
ReplyDeleteAs an eighties gal, I love tha asymmetry of the added pocket...off topic, I REALLY love the old Dutch coat hanger...what a find (I had relatives in Zuidlaren)!
ReplyDeleteOk, so I'm really loving it both ways Jody! Without coz the pleated hem can carry the look on it's own I think, but also love with the pocket! Always an advocate of make it different/unusual, I'd adore it with the pocket. Sorry, not much help hey? Lovely fabric! ♥
ReplyDeletelove the dress, i really like the pocket, do you think it might look better on the side of the dress, along the side seam and angled so that the point of the bottom of the pocket is pointing down, maybe put the pocket a bit lower down on the dress? dunno, just a suggestion! it's gorgeous either way!
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lose the pockie....Ax
ReplyDeletelose the pockie....Ax
ReplyDeleteI love the pocket but agree it would be better with two, but it looks just as good without any.
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Oh I didn't stay long enough to have a look...I think without but you can carry anything off beautifully. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the pocket because it adds interest and makes the dress look unique and more you. Without the pocket it just looks nice but not interesting. Two pockets is asymmetrical and boring!
ReplyDeleteWithout is normal. With is exciting. I have to say that I get really annoyed with clothes that have no pockets - so go pocket I say!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress. Love the one pocket, but I am a pocket gal and I'm more than happy with just one pocket
ReplyDeleteI still have a hanger from my father's shop in Wolvega, Friesland, The Netherlands.
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