Frugal Fashion for Recessionista Times – part 2

By Kathy Friend on April 28, 2009

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH AN OLD PAIR OF JEANS, AN OVER-SIZED TEE SHIRT, A GRAPHIC TEE, OLD SWEATER, AND USED WOMEN’S JACKET?

Welcome to the second installment in our series of repurposing thrift store finds! In this piece Leah Friend, budding designer, used an old men’s tee shirt and old sweater. She took the sweater, made a cowl neck out of it (just cut and stretched, and seamed edges), and took the tee and made a skirt (using the torso portion of the oversized tee). Stitching those 2 pieces together, she made a dress. To add some pizzazz, she found an extra piece of fabric to add a pocket – a cool little detail that takes this dress from classic to funky.
The cost of this entire outfit? $8 plus some time and thread. With the belt, the total comes to $12.

More frugal fashion to come next week – stay tuned!

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Kathy Friend

Kathy Friend is a wardrobe coach and personal shopper. She is the Fashion and Style Expert on the WSBT TV Morning Show (CBS affiliate), the Fashion Editor of Michiana FAMILY Magazine, and Wedding Day Magazine. Kathy also peddles women's clothing for 2 designers. One is a private label (direct to customer), and the other is a boutique collection called Madras 641. Kathy's expertise is in the area if fit and style. The extensive training she has had as an employee of several apparel companies gives her a unique perspective and insight to making women look their very best. Visit Kathy's blog at www.fashionanswers.blogspot.com or her website at www.KathyFriend.com
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One response to “Frugal Fashion for Recessionista Times – part 2”

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
April 28, 2009 at 9:01 am | Permalink

Oh, what one great alteration can do is amazing. Now to get my sewing machine out of the box and figure out how to use it ( it's been two years since I bought it.