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May 7, 2011

Altering Vintage Clothes


I have been altering my own clothes forever, but never in A whimsical romantic style with vintage laces.


I wanted to give this a try and it was fun to do!
I found a vintage slip at the thrift store


It still had the original tag. I did a little research and found it was from the late 40's or early 50's.  It says it is a size 38.


I added a vintage lace collar around the neckline.  The straps and flower are from a vintage night gown and vintage crochet lace was added for sleeve caps and a front applique.  


It's lined and has a side zipper. 
 I think it would make a cute summer dress.

This was a size large long gown that I cut short


I added a vintage collar for sleeve caps then ruffled some vintage lace (I love my ruffle foot) to trim the top and bottom then added eyelet lace around the hem.


I ruffled up some more lace and made roses on one strap


As it turned out the dress was to small for me and the shirt was to big, so I put both in my booth at Orange Tree and priced the long dress at $45 and the shirt at $35.  

I have no idea if they will sell. 
I just know it was fun to try something new.  


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Happy Creating


Carol


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26 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 7, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I have a huge collection of vintage slips and I never once thought to alter them. Gosh I wish I lived close to you so I could pick your brain at least one or twice a week!

    Love what you've done.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. SusanMay 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Very pretty!

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  3. mary pernulaMay 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    These are just awesome. I would wear them. Mary

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  4. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Carol, you did a wonderful job on both! I love the long dress the best. Both are so pretty!!

    Nancy

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  5. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    wow,, now thats amazing,, i love to do the very same thing,, I have repurposed old slips into camisoles ,, doll clothes and dried lavendar sachets but this is a really good idea,,so girly girl,,

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  6. JaneMay 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    What a fabulous idea! You are a talented seamstress. Both pieces look amazing and I'm sure they will sell quickly.
    Jane

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsMay 7, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Carol ~
    Those are just to die for beautiful!!
    You did really good!!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  8. DebbiedoosMay 7, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I think they will sell fast. I love them both, so pretty and clever idea. Happy Mothers day Carol!XO

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  9. GARAGE SALE GALMay 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I agree with all the above comments! You have the right touch for so many things!
    Happy Mother's Day!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  10. NancyMay 7, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I like them Both!! I think the price is right too, and that they are not there too long!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  11. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    You are just so clever!
    Have a wonderful Mothers day!

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  12. MeMay 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oohh I can't wait to see these on my next trip to your booth! If they're still there, that is! I really like the shirt.

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  13. Laurie BrownMay 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'm sure they'll sell! They're beautiful, and right now that sort of style is showing up on some fashion websites- not actual vintage stuff, of course.

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  14. OliviaMay 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Carol,
    Ohhhh, I love this idea! I would wear either one of these! Too cute! Thank you for sharing and Happy Mother's Day.
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  15. GinaMay 8, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    They're both so pretty! I would think they'll sell. Have a happy Mother's Day Carol!

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  16. CarolineMay 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Thankyou so much for sharing, Carol. I would love to see more of the gorgeous clothes refashioning. You are extremely talented. Hugs and Thanks:)

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  17. Sara's Sweet SurpriseMay 8, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Carol~WOW! You've got such a great vision.I adore this feminine vintage look. Had I access to your booth...I would've snatched up both dress and shirt before you could blink an eye.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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  18. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenMay 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Your blog is beautiful, and I love the header. Thank you for following my blog. :)
    Blessings ~Wendy

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  19. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeMay 8, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Carol ~ great job! As always, you're brilliant! Love the shirt! So cute!

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  20. DebbieMay 9, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    bee yoo tee ful!! I never cease to be amazed at you. That first one is my favorite, and I think it would make a wonderful summer dress. If I had the figure for it... and I don't... I would want it myself.

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  21. ScarlettMay 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    oooh love these - great job well done - im sure they will sell like hot cakes :o) Scarlett x

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  22. StampindamourMay 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Carol - these are fantastic!

    The "gypsy cowgirl" look is really in right now. A friend of mine has been altering vintage slips and selling them for like $60+!!!

    You are so creative! I always look forward to your next posting! :)

    -pamela

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  23. dee deeMay 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    How beautiful!
    Dee Dee

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  24. SherryMay 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What fun. I love what you did with the clothing. It will be fun to hear when they sell.

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  25. PhyllisMay 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Oh, I love to sew and dabble in designs....we could have such fun working together! I adore the garments you made and know that they will "fly" away! Thanks for your comments on my post today and oh, how I wish you were here to help me drag that dress form out of the attic!! While I am up there, I will look for the rosewood pattern drafting tools in the original Wells Fargo wrapper. Have you ever seen any? I have not and wonder about their history. The date on the wrapper is 1910......100+ years ago.

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  26. abeachcottageMay 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    They are all so beautiful! Great job adding things/altering them. They do have that whimsical romantic quality to them now.

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