a Magic Moment!

What I love the most about RE-inventing is just how organic the process is. When a garment evolves it's like magic!

This frock started life as a skirt - two sizes too small.
My initial thought was just to make it bigger by adding a wedge of fabric from a pair of pants but because I didn't want whatever I added to compete with the gorgeous tucked detailing I was finding it difficult, added to the fact that on my short arse frame I wouldn't have worn it - usually my line in the sand for deciding if to go ahead.
Then I decided to make it into a shortish tunic which would sit mid thigh over pants however the detailing had me looking like a burnt meringue and my collar was going to be hideously bulky - again I wouldn't have worn it.
It was then I stumbled on the idea of having it sit mid calf so lengthened the whole thing with the fold over part that once sat at the top of the pants, cutting straps from one of the legs.
Voila a drop dead gorgeous frock I'm tempted to wear this Saturday night!

Pavlova & Felt

This isn't my first nuno felted piece however it is my first attempt at felting a garment.
It was a very large silk shirt (size 18) which is now a snug jacket (size 12-14).
It was a messy & fiddly job but then what felting isn't and anything worthwhile is worth the effort.
I'm not over the moon with the outcome so far however I have plans to free machine embroider into sections of it - when I get my studio back!
That plain background will become cupboards over the weekend...
The skirt however is another story - love at first sight!
It was pants, RE-invented in the standard way however I obtained my desired length by securing sections around the bottom by stitching in tucks. These tucks form gorgeous folds like pavlova - which is why I officially christen this the 'Pavlova Effect'.

There are more images over at RE-invented Garments - I apologise for the quality, they're not the best - I need a new camera!

Won!

Here's me who wins nothing winning 2 competitions!
I'm buying a Lotto ticket tomorrow, oh just remembered I've got one in my purse from last weekend that I haven't checked - don't worry I couldn't be that lucky!

Last week I received this beautiful linen 'assemblage' scarf & vintage Japanese buttons from Kirsten

Which I RE-invented!

Using the unaltered scarf in the Top
and the buttons wired into a neck-piece, which was inspired by these.

I'm really pleased with the outcome.

and then...
I won the latest magazine download from Design for Mankind.
WOW it's huge and chock full of FANTASTIC articles, I'm going to need a pot of tea and a serious sticky bun - thankyou Erin!

Ball & Party Girls

Eliza walked out & before I could think I said "who are you?!" - she has always been gorgeous however tonight she was radiant!

One down - one to go!

Beauty & the Beast!

Stella ready for friends birthday party wearing a RE-invented top. From a womans skirt with straps made from childs singlet.

Irresistible!

I look at them both and think I must have done something right - at least once!

She's got 'IT'...

I came across Ceciles 'Recycled by Hyenas' designs when she joined my group. Working in the field of sustainable fashion and being a huge advocate for Re-inventing & fan of Re-inventors it is obvious to me that the girl's got a lot of talent and is deserving of any & all accolades. Have a look at what she is capable of and what she has submitted into this competition and if you feel the same way then I'm sure you too will feel as compelled as I to VOTE!