Made by a Fabricista: Refashion Your Closet

Did you ever try on a piece of clothing and it looks great on you in the dressing room, but when you get it home you wonder why you bought it? Is this the case with half of your closet? If so, you need to read this...it will save you a lot of money and make these garments your go-to pieces in your wardrobe.

In the new year, I went through my closet and picked out everything that I didn't feel "right" in or things that needed to be fixed. Whether it was too baggy, too long, puffy sleeves or just didn't make me feel good, I picked it out. I had a total of about 15 items that I wasn't ready to let go of yet, but they needed attention. I wanted to bring them back to life!

From broken zippers to blouses that needed darts, I did it all in one day. But there was one item I got pretty creative with. This shirt from BCBG was picked up at the BCBG outlet for about $20. I love the detailing on the front, but it sat in my closet for about 3 years--never worn. I didn't like how the side armholes were so open. I decided to cover them with a piece of lace netting I had in my stash.

I cut two triangular pieces from the lace and hand-stitched them to the sides of the blouse. I selected the lace netting because it mimicked the netting behind the applique on the front. Now I have a blouse that I can add back into my wardrobe! It was definitely a better alternative than throwing or giving it away. It is such a unique blouse that it needed something done to make it better for me.

Go through your closet and pick out all the items you want to give another chance. Think of how you can make it work for you. Whether it is letting out a hem, bringing it in or adding something to make it better, get creative! We'd love to see your refashions! Write about your refashion and send us some pictures.You could be included in a future post! Email fabricmartblog@gmail.com to submit.

~Julie

Made By A Fabricista: Speaking My Truth

Happy Saturday All! In these unsettling times, I hug my children a little tighter, spend quality time embracing them, and cherish every moment even more. This pandemic has allowed me to appreciate deep conversations about racial injustice, police brutality, and their feelings about growing up black.
My daughter Arielle, a happy go lucky child, shuns away as she is always being questioned about her race and which box she checks off on an application. She hates the fact that she is consistently asked by her peers and teachers at school if she is biracial, Hispanic, or Black. She has often times questioned her own identity, yet she gladly responds to anyone who asks, “ I am black and I am a part of the human race”.

My son despises the news media (especially social media) and doesn't watch it at all. The death of his older brother and guns triggers a fear that we pray he overcomes. Over the past few weeks, I have read some of the most unreal remarks and comments about "all lives ma…

Made by a Fabricista: Summer Time Blues

Hello again and happy July! In April, I started sewing a work wardrobe in red and black, and I decided to expand that work wardrobe to include blue and white. I just love the combination of blue and white especially in the summer! For my work wardrobe, I want fabrics that do not wrinkle easily, can be laundered, and can mix and match with other fabrics. I ordered several coordinating fabrics- a white ponte, a blue chiffon print, a blue geometric crepe de chine, and a blue double weave suiting. Most of these are still available as I write this, but are in the 60-70% off categories, so if you like any, I would order soon!

Have you ever used a Burda Style pattern magazine? I used to always subscribe the Burda Plus magazine which is for larger sizes, but they stopped making it in English and I stopped my subscription. I missed it so much, that I took a chance and ordered it in French directly from France on burdastyle.fr. It wasn't expensive- about $15 total including the po…

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