Sew 330 – Straps make the difference

Straps for securityFor yesterday’s Restyle Party, I asked the girls to bring garments from the back of their wardrobes (ie not being worn) so we could restyle them for a fresh go at life.

Frankie arrived with these lovely pants bought new which had not quite worked out as she hoped. By experimenting, she’d found that instead of wearing them as pants they worked better pulled up with the shirring elastic across her chest. The only trouble then was feeling the need to keep pulling them up for modesty reasons.

The only thing we’re taking credit for in Sew 330 is the addition of some simple straps making something unworn more wearable for Frankie. Because of all the colour in the pants, we found a plain brown knit top in the cut-up-pile, cut off the hemmed portion which was then cut into two straps. Frankie tried on the garment, we pinned the straps in place and stitched on the machine to create a halter-tie behind the neck. To finish the look, Frankie found two different/same buttons in the button bowl and hand-stitched these in place where each strap meets the garment. Way to go Frankie, clever idea with the straps and you’ve mastered buttons now!

Frankie at Restyle Party

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