Looking Back at the Month of August: Thrifting (part 2)

In part one I shared a few of the things we purchased while thrifting.  Today, I want to share what else I found and tell you what I plan to do with them ...

The color of this men's shirt caught my eye and after checking it for stains, rips, condition of fabric, etc, I put it in my basket.  The quality of the fabric was very good and there were no stains or rips, it was perfect for what I had in mind!

My plan, that I am in the process of completing, is to turn it into a fall blouse for myself.  I'm shortening the sleeves into three quarters length, squaring off the bottom, removing the pocket, adding small slits to the sides and removing excess buttons. (of course, I'm saving the extra buttons ... they've already been added to my button jar.)  I actually have all the cutting done, buttons removed, and hems pinned.  The blouse is now on my dress form for me to 'ponder' on it for a couple of days.  If, after a couple of days, I'm still pleased with what I've done, I'll take it to the sewing machine and do the stitching.  In the meantime, if I want to tweak it, I can without having to rip out something!  (I also purchased a pink one just like this and I have a whole different plan for it!)  (The shirts were $5.99 each)

The fabric that I cut off of the sleeves and hem ... well ... I'll be using it in an upcoming quilting project.  Nothing goes to waste!

A pair of oversized men's jeans has been on my thrift store shopping list for quite some time.  I finally found this pair and I can't wait to transform them into a pretty feminine pair of jeans for myself.  I know exactly the look I'm going for and am anxious to get started!  (The jeans were $8.99)

But first I need to finish the blouse and no, the blouse and the jeans are not meant to be worn together.  Now that I think about it, they might actually clash, fashion wise!  Yes, I like modest feminine fashion, I always have!

Until next time,

patsi @ A Working Pantry

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