https://changingyourclothes.com/2016/08/13/read-my-new-article-color-in-your-closet/2022-03-21T12:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/01/thrift-shop-thursday-having-a-field-day/2016-03-08T19:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/other-colormusing-blogs/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/amblogheader2.jpgA Musing blog2015-11-03T19:49:42+00:00weekly0.6https://changingyourclothes.com/2015/10/19/the-all-new-colormusing-shop-is-live/2015-10-27T01:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2015/06/09/100-years-of-american-fashion-in-90-seconds/2015-06-12T00:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/05/27/personal-style-whats-your-type/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5typesfinal.jpgAll 5 typesAll 5 typeshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/newboho.jpgThe New Bohemians...The New Bohemians?https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/editorjacket.jpgEditor Off-duty jacketEditor Off-duty jacket2014-06-03T15:48:11+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/05/05/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-dye-dye-again/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emeraldsws.jpgEmerald swatches.Emerald swatches.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emeraldmohairaft.jpgOmbré Emerald mohair setOmbré Emerald mohair sethttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mintyarnaft.jpgAfter the lavender dip.After the lavender dip.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mintyarnbef.jpgMint yarn before overdyeingMint yarn before overdyeing2015-04-08T21:17:50+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/03/28/sparkling-diamonds-and-other-birthstones-in-color/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/clcanary_diamond.pngCanary Diamond palettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/diamond_color_chart1.gifDiamond color charthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/aquamarineairysk.jpgAquamarine in Airyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/yellowdiamond.jpgCanary diamondhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/amtheystticklishsk.jpgTicklish in Amethyst, February's birthstone. Click the photo to see this yarn in my Etsy shop.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/aquamarineticklishsk.jpgAquamarine in Ticklishhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/amethystsoftysk.jpgAmethyst in Softy (80% merino wool/20% cashmere). Click the photo to see this yarn in my Etsy shop.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/garnetbuttthsk.jpgGarnet in Buttery Thick (100% alpaca).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/garnetticklishsk.jpgGarnet in Ticklish (100% nylon novelty flag yarn). Click the photo to see this yarn in my Etsy shop.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/garnetaussisk.jpgAussi wool in Garnet2014-03-28T17:51:48+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/03/24/said-the-palette-to-the-closet-color-me-surprised/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch7redscarf.jpgThe Big Scarf SwitchThe Big Scarf Switchhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch6jacket.jpgFinishing touch: Jacket!Finishing touch: Jacket! To my eye, at least, this ensemble suddenly looks much more cohesive.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch5acc.jpgAdding accessoriesStep 6: Adding accessories.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch4sweater.jpgAccent-uate your palette!Accent-uate your palette! With the addition of the chartreuse cashmere pullover, this outfit suddenly feels totally different.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colschemepage.jpgPick-a-Palette!Pick-a-Palette!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch3cplt.jpgHand-knitted capeletHand-knitted capelet, combining bordeaux shades with both light and bright pinks.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch2top.jpgStep 2: Top that skirt!Step 2: Top that skirt! This is the closest match I could find to the secondary color (top left), which the book calls "eggplant". This deep brown looks pretty close to me.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colsch1skirt.jpgMain color: skirtMain color: skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/colorschemebiblecover.jpgThe Color Scheme BibleThe Color Scheme Bible2014-03-27T17:15:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/02/26/color-theoretically-speaking/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/radorchidchip.pngRadiant OrchidRadiant Orchidhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/color_wheel.gifColor wheelColor wheel.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/colorbookcover.jpgColor by Betty EdwardsColor by Betty Edwards2014-02-27T10:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/02/03/resolution-2014-my-new-dye-it-regime/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1stdyetests.jpgMy first color tests!My first color tests!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/atolltickfuzzysks.jpgHand-painted skeinsHand-painted skeins2015-08-14T05:51:29+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2014/02/09/stay-on-top-of-spring-2014-fashion/2014-02-09T20:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/12/16/in-re-covery-the-great-pillow-makeover/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowsmom.jpgMom among her pillowsMom among her pillowshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowspict.jpgAnother viewAnother viewhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowscushzip.jpgCushion zipperCushion zipperhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowsbefaft.jpgBefore and after!Before and after!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowswavydet.jpgWavy pillow detailsWavy pillow detailshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowswavy.jpgWavy pillowWavy pillowhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowscushionaft.jpgSeat cushion coverSeat cushion coverhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowsnew1d4et.jpgpillowsnew1d4ethttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowsnew1.jpgNew pillowsNew pillowshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pillowsstriped.jpgStriped pillowStriped pillow2014-01-27T21:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/12/06/what-hue-pantone-reveals-2014-color-of-the-year/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/coy14rose.jpgCOY inspiration?COY inspiration?https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/coy2013.jpgColor of the Year!Color of the Year!2013-12-08T05:13:31+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/28/thrift-shop-thursday-giving-thanks/2013-12-06T15:27:44+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/22/run-dont-walk-out-of-print-sewing-patterns-on-sale/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/v8605.jpgVogue 8605 sewing patternVogue 8605 sewing pattern2013-11-24T03:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/11/makeover-monday-second-coating-part-2/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketfinflat.jpgFranken-Coat!Franken-Coat!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketnewbuttmu.jpgNew button mock-upNew button mock-uphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketgldbutts.jpgMismatched buttonsMismatched buttonshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketpoppy.jpgTrying poppy buttonsTrying poppy buttonshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jackethemfin.jpgFinishing the lining hemFinishing the lining hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketsewlin.jpgLining seamsLining seamshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketliningcut.jpgCutting new liningCutting new lininghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketliningfab.jpgNew lining fabric!New lining fabric!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketlooppin.jpgPinned belt loopPinned belt loophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketflaps.jpgUsing flapsUsing flaps2013-11-13T21:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/10/30-of-the-best-coats-and-trends-for-your-winter-wardrobe/2013-12-30T02:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/09/party-garb-using-key-pieces-to-dress-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/longskirtex.jpgLong skirtLong skirt2013-11-10T18:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/11/07/second-coating-part-1-a-belated-thrift-shop-thursday/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketsaftcuts.jpgPost-surgeryPost-surgeryhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacket1cut.jpgMore jacket surgeryMore jacket surgeryhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacket2cuts.jpgJacket surgery 1Jacket surgery 1https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketsmu1.jpgFranken-Coat mock-upFranken-Coat mock-uphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketsbuttons1.jpgComparing buttonsComparing buttonshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jacketsbef.jpgJackets before...Jackets before...2013-11-11T04:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/31/happy-halloween-love-mummy-dearest/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/m6521hat.gifMcCall's 6521 hat patternMcCall's 6521 hat patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/v1280.gifVogue 1280 sewing patternVogue 1280 sewing patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummyhands.jpgMummy's armsMummy's armshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummyfull.jpgMummy DearestMummy Dearesthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummyface.jpgMummy's faceMummy's facehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummydetail.jpgDetail of stripsDetail of stripshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummydancing.jpgDancing MummyDancing Mummyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mummyback.jpgMummy's backMummy's back2013-11-04T15:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/30/shades-of-excitement-falls-most-wearable-color-trend/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/fall13reds.jpgShades of wine and rosesShades of wine and roses2013-11-04T15:31:21+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/23/closet-confessions-my-commitment-problem/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vintdress1.jpgMy new dress!My new dress!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vintdresspatt.jpgVintage dress patternVintage dress patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vintdressfabric.jpgStretch cotton print fabricStretch cotton print fabrichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vintdress.jpgMy new dress!My new dress!2016-03-09T04:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/15/makeover-monday-lining-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningskirtaft.jpgGrey skirt, after!Grey skirt, after!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningvelcro.jpgAttaching Velcro® Attaching Velcro® https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningwaist.jpg"New" waistband"New" waistbandhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningseqhem.jpgLining hem using selvageLining hem using selvagehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningfrseam.jpgFrench seamFrench seamhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningsequnder.jpgTrying the sequinsTrying the sequinshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sequins.jpgGold sequinned fabricGold sequinned fabrichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningorig.jpgOriginal silk liningOriginal silk lininghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningstdet.jpgRemoving the liningRemoving the lininghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/liningskbef.jpgGrey knit skirt, beforeGrey knit skirt, before2013-10-17T05:09:48+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/01/liebster-award/2013-10-04T07:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/cyc-home/awards-other-good-stuff/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/liebster-award.pngliebster-awardhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sunshine-award11.jpgsunshine-award112013-10-01T19:41:24+00:00weekly0.6https://changingyourclothes.com/2013/10/01/workweek-chic-a-pencil-skirt-and-a-leather-jacket/2013-10-01T18:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/29/goodwill-hunt-part-2-the-loot/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwring.jpgMy rose ringMy rose ringhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwtryons.jpgTrying things onTrying things onhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwcoatdetails.jpgWinter coat detailsWinter coat detailshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwcoatmirror.jpgWinter coatWinter coathttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwwhitetop.jpgAnn Taylor topAnn Taylor tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/tsttrenchfr.jpgValerie's trenchValerie's trench2013-10-01T20:04:17+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/26/thrift-shop-thursday-goodwill-hunt/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwredteal.jpgColorful shoes!Colorful shoes!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwleopbooks.jpgMore displaysMore displayshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwkids.jpgKid stuff!Kid stuff!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwhween2.jpgMore Halloween displaysMore Halloween displayshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwhween1.jpgHalloween vignetteHalloween vignettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gwstorefront.jpgGoodwill on HawthorneGoodwill on Hawthorne2014-01-21T16:04:25+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/23/who-am-i-anyway-part-4-doing-it-differently/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindybefaft.jpgMe, before and after!Me, before and after!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindybef.jpgMe, in "before" hairMe, in "before" hairhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindyaft.jpgMe, in my "after" hair!Me, in my "after" hair!2013-09-26T17:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/15/we-interrupt-this-blog-cast/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/trsbefore.jpgBeforeBeforehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/trsafter.jpgAfterAfter2013-09-21T10:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/13/who-am-i-anyway-part-3-style-icon-found/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chpintbod.jpgChristina HendricksChristina Hendricks2013-09-14T06:44:26+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/12/who-am-i-anyway-part-2-of-many/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindytrace.jpgTracing meTracing mehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindysketches.jpgDesign ideasDesign ideas2013-09-13T16:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/09/makeover-monday-meet-closet-confessions-who-am-i-anyway/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindyviews.jpgMeMehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindypos.jpgPositive viewpointPositive viewpointhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindyoutline.jpglindyoutlinehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindy3outlines.jpgPaper-doll LindyPaper-doll Lindyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lindynegs.jpgNegative viewpointNegative viewpoint2013-09-12T16:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/05/nicole-kidman-for-jimmy-choo-fallwinter-2013-2014-campaign/2013-09-07T04:42:12+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/09/03/altering-the-alteration-knit-top-follow-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/vtopbefaft2.jpgBefore & afterBefore & afterhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/vtopaftaft.jpgAfter removing visible stitchesAfter removing visible stitcheshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/vtopbeffrfix.jpgAfter first alterationAfter the first round of alterations. Unfortunately, my hoped-for invisible stitching was not quite all that.2013-09-07T04:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/29/thrift-shop-thursday-altering-a-knit-top/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopbefaft.jpgBefore & After!Before & After!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopstctr.jpgStitching the centerStitching the centerhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopctrpins.jpgCenter pinnedCenter pinnedhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopctr1pin.jpg1 pin at center front1 pin at center fronthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopafttackout.jpgAfter tackingAfter tackinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtoptacks.jpgMaking tacksMaking tackshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtopsewseams.jpgSewing shoulder seamsSewing shoulder seamshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtoppinshldrsfrcu.jpgSloping shoulderSloping shoulderhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtoppinshldrsfr.jpgPinning shouldersPinning shouldershttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vtoppin1shldr.jpgPinning the shouldersPinning the shoulders2013-09-15T21:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/19/makeover-monday-ballroom-dress-to-tango-skirt/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvsktopfin.jpgTop and skirt togetherTop and skirt togetherhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvsksewseam.jpgPiecing it togetherPiecing it togetherhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvsksewelast.jpgAdding elasticAdding elastichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskpieces.jpgPieces before sewingPieces before sewinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskmuslin.jpgUsing muslin patternUsing muslin patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskmu.jpgvelvskmuhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskirtmu2.jpgSkirt mock-up 2Skirt mock-up 2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskirtmu1.jpgMockup 1Mockup 1https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvskfinal.jpgVelvet skirtVelvet skirt, post-makeover.2014-04-10T08:01:35+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/15/thrift-shop-thursday-view-from-the-trenches/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fieldwork.jpgA field ensembleA field ensemble2013-08-17T06:26:15+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/14/chicago-wardrobe-follow-up-4-my-moms-edition/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momtompatio.jpgWhere we stayedWhere we stayedhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momreunion.jpgDay 2: ReunionDay 2: Reunionhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momphoto.jpgMom in photo boothMom in photo boothhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momparade.jpgDay 3: 4th of July paradeDay 3: 4th of July paradehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mommuseum.jpgDay 4: MuseumDay 4: Museumhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mommthood.jpgDay 8: Mount HoodDay 8: Mount Hoodhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momhouse.jpgMom's childhood homeMom's childhood homehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momgrandpa.jpgGrandpaGrandpahttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/momfireworks.jpgDay 3: Fireworks!Day 3: Fireworks!2013-08-14T23:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/13/chicago-travel-wardrobe-follow-up-3/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord14a.jpgDay 7, Outfit #14: DinnerDay 7, Outfit #14: Dinnerhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord16a.jpgDay 8, Outfit #15: Leaving!Day 8, Outfit #15: Leaving!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord13a.jpgDay 7, Outfit #13: VisitDay 7, Outfit #13: Visithttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord12a.jpgDay 6, Outfit #12: BarbecueDay 6, Outfit #12: Barbecuehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord11a.jpgDay 6, Outfit #11: HikeDay 6, Outfit #11: Hikehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord10a.jpgDay 6, Outfit #10: ChurchDay 6, Outfit #10: Churchhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord9a.jpgDay 5, Outfit #9: DriveDay 5, Outfit #9: Drivehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord89a.jpgDay 4, Outfit #8: DriveDay 4, Outfit #8: Drivehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord7a.jpgDay 3, Outfit #7: FireworksDay 3, Outfit #7: Fireworkshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aftord5a.jpgDay 3, Outfit #5: ParadeDay 3, Outfit #5: Parade2013-08-14T06:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/08/05/makeover-monday-ballroom-dress-to-tango-top/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvtophems.jpgAfter hemmingAfter hemminghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvtopaftcut.jpgCutting my topCutting my tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/velvdressbef.jpgVelvet dressVelvet dress, pre-makeover.2013-08-06T05:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/25/a-year-of-change/2013-08-04T10:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/11/at-the-salon-changing-more-than-my-hair/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0976.jpgAfter: Velcro under control!After: Velcro under control! (It's still there, under the neck strap shown here; I just removed the excess.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0973.jpgDuring: removing the VelcroDuring: removing the Velcro. This simply involved snipping the stitches that held it in place, one at a time, being careful not to cut the fabric underneath.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0970.jpgBefore: the Velcro strip from hell!Before: the Velcro strip from hell! You can actually see threads on it where poor Silvana's clothes got snagged. (You're looking at the underside of the bib of the apron.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0971.jpgIMG_0971https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121011-113848.jpg20121011-113848.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121011-113910.jpg20121011-113910.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121011-113222.jpg20121011-113222.jpg2013-07-25T20:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/24/chicago-travel-wardrobe-follow-up-2-in-order/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/aftord1.jpgORD outfit #1ORD outfit #1https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/aftordgroup.jpgTravel Wardrobe (actual)Travel Wardrobe (actual)2013-07-26T19:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/22/makeover-monday-recapping-a-top-story/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopfinal.jpgNew cap sleeves!New cap sleeves!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopaftst.jpgAfter stitching hemAfter stitching hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopfold.jpgFold finished edge underFold finished edge underhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopaftserge.jpgFinishing cut edgeFinishing cut edgehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopaftcut.jpgAfter cutting cap sleeveAfter cutting cap sleevehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopangle.jpgPossible cutting linesPossible cutting lineshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopmeas1.jpgDetermining start pointDetermining start pointhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/captopbef.jpgMy long-sleeved topMy long-sleeved top, before its makeover.2015-04-08T16:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/18/thrift-shop-thursday-top-off-a-dress-tutorial/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressafter.jpgFinished dress!Finished dress!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdresscasingcu.jpgCasing with elasticCasing with elastichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressfinel.jpgFinishing the casingFinishing the casinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdresssewtog.jpgSewing top to skirtSewing top to skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdresscasingout.jpgDetail of casingDetail of casinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressbastesk.jpgBasting skirts togetherBasting skirts togetherhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressmeasskirts.jpgReshaping the skirtsReshaping the skirtshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressskirts.jpgTwo skirtsTwo skirts2013-07-20T14:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/16/chicago-travel-wardrobe-a-follow-up-or-3-is-in-order/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/aftordprinttop.jpgNew tops!New tops! Wardrobe emergency successfully resolved!2013-07-16T16:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/15/while-youre-waiting/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cocochanel.jpgCoco ChanelThe one and only: Coco Chanel2013-07-15T19:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/08/makeover-monday-cropping-jeans/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cropjeansslitcu.jpgCreating leg slitsCreating leg slitshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cropjeansaftfront.jpgPost-makeover jeansPost-makeover jeanshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cropjeansgood.jpgFinding the right lengthFinding the right lengthhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cropjeansbef.jpgJeans at original lengthJeans at original length2013-07-10T19:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/04/thrift-shop-thursday-top-off-a-dress/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tstdressmu.jpgTop/skirt dress mock-upTop/skirt dress mock-uphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/skirtstop1.jpgSkirts plus topSkirts plus tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jadetop.jpgJade silk-blend knit topJade silk-blend knit top2013-07-04T17:56:10+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/07/01/packing-order-and-a-minor-emergency/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ordgarmsaccess.jpgWardrobe with accessoriesWardrobe with accessorieshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ordward1.jpgORD wardrobeORD wardrobehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ordsewgarms.jpgORD garments I sewedORD garments I sewedhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ordfabpats.jpgFabrics and patternsFabrics and patterns2013-07-04T18:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/27/ordering-color-from-your-closet/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordcloset.jpgORD from the closetORD from the closet2013-06-28T16:15:50+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/24/makeover-monday-a-new-wardrobe-order/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/orderpalette.pngMy new ORDer paletteMy new ORDer palettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordallfabsaccess.jpgFabrics and accessoriesFabrics and accessorieshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordfabsdifford.jpgA different ORDerColors in a different ORDer.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordfabs.jpgBuilding the paletteBuilding the palettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordpurchfabs.jpgNewly-purchased fabricsNewly-purchased fabricshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordpalbuild3.jpgAdding the printAdding the printhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordpalbuild2.jpgAdding neutralsAdding neutralshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordpalbuild1.jpgBuilding my paletteBuilding my palettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/v8787.jpgVogue 8787 patternVogue 8787 patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordprint-1.jpgCotton print fabricCotton print fabric2013-06-27T23:16:29+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/20/thrift-shop-thursday-a-fresh-crop/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/crophemfin.jpgFinished hemFinished hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropafter.jpgFreshly-cropped pantsFreshly-cropped pantshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropsew.jpgSewing hemSewing hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropzigset.jpgZig-zag settingZig-zag settinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropserged.jpgFinishing cut edgeFinishing cut edgehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropmarkhem.jpgCreating new hemlineCreating new hemlinehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/croptapeleg.jpgMarking the new hemMarking the new hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/croppinfold.jpgPin-marking new hemPin-marking new hemhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropgdlngth.jpgGood lengthGood lengthhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropbadlngth.jpgBad length choicesBad length choices2013-06-24T18:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/18/travel-wardrobe-challenge-a-new-order/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ordmap.jpgMap of ORDMap of ORD2013-06-25T17:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/16/101-words-the-inaugural-edition/2013-06-17T20:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/14/dress-up-flattering-options-for-every-shape/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/springdresses-0006-carrott.jpgDress for a CarrotDress for a Carrot2013-06-15T08:17:21+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/03/makeover-monday-a-tale-of-two-skirts/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspeppinwaist.jpgSkirt ready to sew!Skirt ready to sew!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspeplumpinned.jpgPeplum pinned in placePeplum pinned in placehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsgather.jpgGathering the peplumGathering the peplumhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspress.jpgAfter waistband removalAfter waistband removalhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsremgreywaist.jpgRemoving the waistbandRemoving the waistbandhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsgreywaistbef.jpgPencil skirt zipperPencil skirt zipperhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsremains.jpgRemains of the skirtRemains of the skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsgreybef.jpgPencil skirtPencil skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsprintbef.jpgSecret weapon skirtSecret weapon skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspinmark.jpgskirtspinmark2013-06-11T15:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/10/makeover-monday-a-tale-of-two-skirts-part-two/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsoutfit.jpgFinished skirt with topFinished skirt with tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsfinwaist.jpgFinishing waistbandFinishing waistbandhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsfinout.jpgFinished waistbandFinished waistbandhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspinbastezip.jpgReattaching zipper endsReattaching zipper endshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspinwaist1.jpgPinning the waistbandPinning the waistbandhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtswaistrest.jpgRestitch waistband seamsRestitch waistband seamshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspepope.jpgPeplum zipper openingPeplum zipper openinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtsiron.jpgPressing after bastingPressing after bastinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/skirtspinpep.jpgAdding peplum to skirtAdding peplum to skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/v8849im.jpgVogue 8849 sewing patternVogue 8849 sewing pattern2013-06-10T20:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/06/06/thrift-shop-thursday-more-online-experiences/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/theorysweater.jpgTheory sweaterTheory sweater2013-06-07T01:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/30/thrift-shop-thursday-the-online-experience/2013-07-31T00:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/27/makeover-monday-inspiration-is-in-style/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/therowmixed.jpgMixing texturesMixing textureshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cdcolorblock.jpgColor-blockingColor-blockinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lvombre.jpgSequinned ombreSequinned ombrehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ombrejeans.jpgOmbre jeansOmbre jeans2013-05-29T23:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/24/the-remnants-of-the-day-a-high-fashion-follow-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/diorcbpants.jpgdiorcbpantshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/diorcbdress2.jpgdiorcbdress2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/diorcbdress1.jpgdiorcbdress1https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/diorcbdress.jpgChristian Dior color-blocked dressChristian Dior color-blocked dress2013-05-26T18:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/23/thrift-shop-thursday-the-remnants-of-the-day/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6712.gifMcCall's 6712 detailsMcCall's 6712 detailshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6712.jpgMcCall's 6712McCall's 6712https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b5852.jpgButterick 5852Butterick 5852 pattern. This requires a bit more of some fabrics (it's lined, too), but I think it's a really interesting use of several different fabrics.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6511.jpgMcCall's 6511McCall's 6511https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6435.jpgMcCall's 6435McCall's 6435https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6615.jpgMcCall's 6615McCall's 6615 boot-topper pattern.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/m6366.jpgMcCall's 6366McCall's 6366 apron pattern.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b5695.jpgButterick 5695Butterick 5695 pattern for gloves. (Click on the photo to see this pattern.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/v9771.jpgVogue 9771Vogue 97712013-05-27T00:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/20/makeover-monday-the-tail-end-of-a-shirt-story/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleevespintape.jpgMarking cutting linesMarking cutting lineshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleevesoffset.jpgGetting ready to sewGetting ready to sewhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleevesfinflat.jpgMy sleeve scarf!My sleeve scarf!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleevesbef.jpgWhat's left of my shirtWhat's left of my shirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleevesaft.jpgWearing the sleeve scarfWearing the sleeve scarf2013-05-26T18:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/16/thrift-shop-thursday-expanding-the-definition/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b5856.jpgButterick 5856Butterick 5856https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/v8891.jpgVogue 8891 hat patternVogue 8891 hat patternhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fabstripe.jpgStriped silk crepe de chineStriped silk crepe de chinehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fabprintstripe.jpgPrint + stripePrint + stripehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fabstrdots.jpgDots on fabricDots on fabrichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fabprint.jpgPrinted silk charmeusePrinted silk charmeusehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fablavchar.jpgLavender silk charmeuseLavender silk charmeusehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/faborgandytail.jpgSilk organdySilk organdyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fabbw.jpgBlack & white silk georgetteBlack & white silk georgettehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/faball.jpgSilk remnantsSilk remnants2013-05-17T05:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/13/makeover-monday-a-shirt-story/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowltapepin.jpgShirt with tape and pinShirt with tape and pinhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlstayst12.jpgStay-stitching Stay-stitching https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlshirtcut.jpgCutting your cowlCutting your cowlhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlshirtbef.jpgCollarless shirtCollarless shirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlsew.jpgSewing folded edgeSewing folded edgehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlsafter.jpgWearing the cowlWearing the cowlhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlfoldedges.jpgTurning edge underTurning edge underhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlaftstayst.jpgAfter stay-stitchingAfter stay-stitchinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cowlaftflatfold.jpgFinished cowlFinished cowl2013-05-15T09:49:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/09/thrift-shop-thursday-shopping-strategies-part-2/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vvsweaterclip.jpgDIY sweater clipDIY sweater cliphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vvstore.jpgValue VillageMy local Value Village store. Enormous, no?https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vvshirtrack.jpgBlouses & ShirtsBlouses & Shirts at Value Village. Note the size section.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vvredskirts.jpg2 more skirts2 more skirtshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vvembskirt.jpgEmbroidered skirtEmbroidered skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vv4colls.jpg4 possible collars4 possible collarshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vv2shirts.jpgWrap shirtWrap shirt2013-05-10T06:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/06/makeover-monday-collaring-outside-the-lines/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/collsew.jpgRe-stitching the standRe-stitching the standhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/collstandbef.jpgCollar and collar standCollar and collar stand: make sure your shirt has both parts before starting!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/collripseam.jpgRipping the seamRipping the seamhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/collrip2.jpgRemoving the collarRemoving the collar, cont.: Go back to where you started ripping, and work your way to the left, to the opposite corner of your collar stand.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/collrip1.jpgRemoving the collarRemoving the collar; https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colloutfitopencu.jpgAdding a jacketAdding a jackethttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colloutfitcus.jpgcolloutfitcushttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colldresstiecollcu.jpgLBD plus collar and tieLBD plus collar and tiehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colloutfitclcu.jpgJacket buttoned over LBD.Jacket buttoned over LBD.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colldresstiecoll.jpgLittle Black DressLittle Black Dress2013-05-07T01:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/02/thrift-shop-thursday-shopping-strategies-part-1/2013-05-05T01:10:40+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/05/02/thrift-shop-thursday-a-postscript/2013-05-04T09:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/29/makeover-monday-sew-tttw/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sewskirttango.jpgTango Lindy!Tango Lindy! The flared panels on the back of my skirt allow for plenty or movement without restriction— and it looks beautiful too!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sewskirt.jpgProfessional LindyProfessional Lindy: I'm wearing my new skirt with a fine-gauge cap-sleeved cotton sweater, my new thrift-shop jacket, and my favorite heels.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/b4859.jpgButterick 4859Butterick 4859 skirt pattern. I made Version B.2013-05-02T20:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/25/thrift-shop-thursday-debuts-today/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackprep1.jpgPreparing for the new buttonPreparing for the new button. Pin-marking the spot with the old threads before removing them makes the placement of your new button easier. (Note: for Step 3, use a second pin.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjacksupp.jpgButton-replacement suppliesButton-replacement supplieshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackstsew.jpgSewing on the new buttonSewing on the new buttonhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackprep.jpgPreparing for the new buttonPreparing for the new buttonhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackfinthr.jpgFinishingFinishinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackbef.jpgChristian Dior jacketChristian Dior jacket. Thrift-shop price: $25.00!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cdjackaft.jpgJacket with its new buttonJacket with its new button2013-04-28T15:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/24/quick-change-your-clothes/2013-04-27T00:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/22/makeover-monday-she-shops-she-scores/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grskirtoutfit2top.jpgWork-to-tango outfit 2Work-to-tango outfit 2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grskirtoutfit2.jpgWork-to-tango outfit 1Work-to-tango outfit 1https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grskirtjackdet.jpgJacket detailJacket detailhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grskirtdet.jpgSeaming detailsSeaming detailshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grskirt.jpgMy new gray skirt!My new gray skirt!2013-04-23T15:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/15/makeover-monday-a-new-wardrobe-equation/2013-04-16T07:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/13/basics-repairing-a-hem/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemst31.jpghemst3https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemlastknot1.jpghemlastknothttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemknot21.jpghemknot2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemsts.jpgInvisible hem techniqueInvisible hem techniquehttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemstr1.jpgThe stretch testThe stretch test: https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemst3.jpghemst3https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemlastknot.jpgFinal knotFinal knothttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hemknot2.jpgAttaching new threadAttaching new threadhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hembef.jpgHem coming undoneThe hem of my dress coming undone.2023-01-04T22:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/08/makeover-monday-meets-closet-confessions-a-sweater-story/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sweaters3.jpgOrganized by colorOrganized by color: Apparently I really like at least fifty shades of red!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sweaters2.jpgOrganized by typeOrganized by type: the 2 stacks on the left are cardigans, 2nd from right is pullovers, and wraps and capelets are on far right.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sweaters1.jpgConfession/BeforeConfession/Before: my sweaters are in an unholy mess.2013-04-10T15:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/04/01/makeover-monday-rethinking-the-concept/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hermesscarf.jpg1 scarf 3 ways1 scarf 3 ways: draped and tied at the neck, swinging from a belt loop, and embellishing my bag.2013-05-24T01:25:42+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/30/fall-2013-vogues-guide-to-fashion/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13coatmiumiu.jpgWardrobe of CoatsWardrobe of Coats: Miu Miu.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f1340sdolce-gabbana.jpgForties GlamourForties Glamour: Dolce & Gabbana.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13velvetfurstenberg.jpgVelvetVelvet: Diane von Furstenberg. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of Vogue's slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13sweatervuitton.jpgSweaters & SkirtsSweaters & Skirts: Louis Vuitton. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of Vogue's slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13rockstlaurent.jpgRock Star StyleRock Star Style: Saint Laurent. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of Vogue's slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13menskors.jpgMenswear materialsMenswear materials: Michael Kors.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13furkaran.jpgA Touch of FurA Touch of Fur: Donna Karan. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of Vogue's slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13everodriguez.jpgModern EveningModern Evening: Narciso Rodriquez. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of the slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13discreethermes.jpgDiscreet ChicDiscreet Chic: Hermes. (Click on the picture to go directly to this section of Vogue's slideshow.) https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/f13coatburberry.jpgf13coatburberry2013-04-07T15:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/about/2014-02-01T06:11:44+00:00weekly0.6https://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/25/makeover-monday-cardi-wrap-to-cocoon/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocaftfb.jpgNew Cocoon, front and back viewsNew Cocoon, front and back views. I really like the scalloped seam, especially the effect of the lace, all of which creates a softer seam than a straight-across one would be.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2sides.jpgNew Cocoon, side viewsNew Cocoon, side views: the drape created by the 2 ends of the long seam create the "Almost" pockets on each side.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2scallseamcu.jpgScalloped seam close-upScalloped seam close-uphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2pinscallops.jpgSeaming the scallopsSeaming the scallops: although offsetting the 2 sides results in the center back being out of alignment with the lower center back seam (where the 2 scarf ends come together), I think this is the better choice for this seam.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2pinned.jpgCardi-Wrap pinned into cocoonCardi-Wrap pinned into cocoon: note the scalloped edges coming together where the body meets the scarf.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2origwrap.jpgWearing a Cardi-WrapWearing a Cardi-Wrap. The scarf ends can be overlapped and tossed over the shoulders, or worn in a variety of other ways.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/coc2origflat.jpgCardi-wrap, pre-makeoverCardi-wrap, pre-makeover. This is literally just a long, wide scarf with sleeves set into the rectangle.2013-03-27T19:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/18/changing-their-clothes-the-reinvention-of-5-classic-labels/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cardin.jpgPierre Cardin, shown in July 2012Pierre Cardin, shown in July 20122013-03-22T01:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/18/makeover-monday-2-steps-to-a-3d-scarf/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocsleevepincu.jpgSleeve openingSleeve opening. Mine is about 9", but you can make it a little narrower if you'd like.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocsewseam1.jpgSewing the first seamSewing the first seam, where the short ends of the scarf meet.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocseamspinflat.jpgBoth seams pinnedBoth seams pinned; when pinning the second seam, don't forget to leave openings at each end for your arms!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocseamspin.jpgcocseamspinhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocseam2cu.jpgSewing the second seamSewing the second seam. Start at one sleeve opening, and stitch to the other one.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocpinonme.jpgTrying on the pinned CocoonTrying on the pinned Cocoon. Make any adjustments, like sleeve opening width, at this point.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocendspin.jpgShort ends pinned togetherShort ends pinned together. This will be the first seam you sew.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocbef.jpgMy favorite scarf ever!My favorite scarf ever, pre-makeover. All it needs is to be wearable.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocafterfrside.jpgMy 3D scarf!My 3D scarf! You can see how nicely it drapes from the front to the sides, creating a graceful curve. And its loose fit means it can be popped on over almost anything!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cocaftflat.jpgCocoon after seamingCocoon after seaming, plus a little seam-steaming. At upper left is the Cocoon from the front.2013-03-19T20:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/11/makeover-monday-cuff-em-the-sequel/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansbef2.jpg"Before" jeans"Before" jeans: blah.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeanscuffstinside1.jpgInside of new cuffsInside of new cuffs after stitching. Using the selvedge of this fabric means less bulk in the area where the cuff will be folded up when worn as capris.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansstditch1.jpgStitching in the ditchStitching in the ditch. The idea is to stitch as close as humanly possible to the existing seamline without stitching through the fold created when the seam is pressed.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansstditch.jpgAfter stitching in the ditchAfter stitching in the ditch: I know it's hard to see witht he dark thread, but you can just make out my stitched-in-the-ditch sewing line.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmacharmst.jpgStitching in the ditchStitching in the ditch, using the free-arm feature on my machine to make this easier.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmacharm2.jpgjeansmacharm2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmacharm1.jpgFree-arm feature Free-arm feature on my sewing machine: The piece on the left swings out, then lifts completely off the machine, making life much easier when sewing narrow tubular pieces like these jeans legs.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeanscuffspinned.jpgNew cuff pinned in placeNew cuff pinned in place. You can't see the new cuff here, because it's folded to the inside of the leg, but the pins you can see are holding the cuff in place on the inside. You'll be sewing from the right side, as shown here.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeanscuffpinbef.jpgNew cuff pinned to bronze bandNew cuff pinned to bronze band; note that the seam has already been serged and pressed.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeanscuffoutfits.jpgMy jeans, post-makeoverMy jeans, post-makeover! On the left are my "new" jeans with bronze cuffs down; at right, I've folded up the cuffs to reveal the lace-print side. Fabulously versatile, no?2013-03-15T08:57:57+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/07/first-impressions-great-interview-outfit-ideas/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/thesuitingdress-2-v2.jpgInterview outfitsInterview outfits: this is one of several based on the suiting dress. (Click the picture to go directly to the slideshow.)2013-03-11T04:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/03/04/makeover-monday-cuff-em/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansseamcutlines.jpgMarking and cutting the jeansMarking and cutting the jeans. I've also measured the width of the leg at the point where I will cut them, to know how wide to make my cuffs.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeanspincuff.jpgCuff pinned in placeCuff pinned in place and ready to sew.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmeas2.jpgjeansmeas2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmeas3.jpgMeasuring fabric and new inseam lengthMeasuring fabric and new inseam length. I'm adding 1" to the length, and allowing 1" for the seam and hem allowances.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansmarkhem.jpgChecking the new inseam lengthChecking the new inseam length: I've put the pin where I will fold up the new hem. Or will I??https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansfabricbef1.jpg"Before" jeans and bronze-finish denim for cuffs"Before" jeans and bronze-finish denim for cuffshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansfabricbef.jpgGauging cuff lengthGauging cuff length: I wanted the cuff to be deep enough to make a bold statement, but to still be proportional to the width of the leg.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansfabric.jpgjeansfabrichttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jeansafter.jpgBefore and After!Before (sad, plain jeans) and After (fabulously-cuffed jeans)!2013-03-14T22:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/26/makeover-monday-painting-on-my-dancing-shoes-extended-version/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesreveal.jpgThe Big RevealThe Big Reveal: My dance shoes go from "meh" to mahvelous, dahling!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoetestbef.jpgWorn out dance shoes for color testingWorn out dance shoes for color testing: They're the same fabric, so this was a perfect choice!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoetest.jpgColor-mix testing on old shoeColor-mix testing on old shoe: you can see the difference that little bit of black makes when mixed with the brown.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesreadybef.jpgPreparing the shoesPreparing the shoes: I removed the long strap (after taking off the buckle), and unfastened the 2 instep buckles.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesmatls.jpgShoe-painting materialsShoe-painting materials, clockwise from left: black fabric paint, brown fabric pain, fabric-painting brushes, glittery gold fabric paint.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesfinal.jpgAfter painting, but before dryingAfter painting, but before dryinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesbrush.jpgStarting to paintStarting to paint: I started with the strap, to get a feel for how much paint to load on the brush.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesbefaftdry.jpgBefore and after dryingBefore and after drying: the brown is noticeably lighter after 4 hours.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesbef.jpgDance shoes, pre-makeoverDance shoes, pre-makeover. The classic ballroom gold satin is begging for a change!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoeglitterheel.jpgHeel with extra glittery coatHeel with extra glittery coat2014-01-18T05:41:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/25/makeover-monday-painting-on-my-dancing-shoes-preamble/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoesbefaft.jpgDance shoes, before and after!Dance shoes, before and after! A lot more details are coming tomorrow!2013-03-18T14:37:02+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/18/makeover-monday-special-bonus-feature/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/seqtopbef2.jpgWhite sequinned top before dyeingWhite sequinned top before dyeinghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/seqtopbefaft.jpgBefore and After!Before and After!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/seqtopafter.jpgSequinned top after dyeing!Sequinned top after dyeing! See how much more the sequins show up now?2013-02-19T16:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/11/makeover-monday-dyeing-to-finish/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeansbefaft4.jpgThe Really Big Dramatic RevealThe Really Big Dramatic Reveal: my sad jeans before their life-changing trips to the CYC day spa, and AFTER!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeansbefaft3.jpgSpa Day ThreeSpa Day Three: Again, the difference is subtle, but the jeans are finally as dark as I wanted!2014-02-03T22:21:54+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/09/its-my-birthday-and-ill-write-what-i-want-to/2013-02-23T00:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/08/block-party-adventures-in-scrapland/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/topcbideas2.jpgAnother color-blocking pattern possibilityAnother color-blocking pattern possibility: take a look at the schematic, and you'll see a lot of possibilities for using up scraps! https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/topthread.jpgChanging thread colorsChanging thread colors: for a really professional finish, change thread colors where thread will show on the outside, as on this armhole.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/topfront.jpgMy new top!My new top: this is my version of this one-color top, View B of Vogue 8856.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/topcbideas.jpgColor-blocked pattern ideasColor-blocked pattern ideashttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/topback.jpgTop backTop back: the triangular inset is black laced backed by gray matte jersey, and the rest is a single layer of heavy ponté knit.2013-02-09T08:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/16/mix-it-up-3-using-yarn-grab-bags/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sapphpillowfr.jpgSapphire knitted pillow coverSapphire knitted pillow cover, combining many different yarns and textures. (Click on the picture to go to the pattern in my Etsy shop.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ffcitrus.jpgFab Five Plus in CitrusFab Five Plus in Citrus: 5 different yarns, plus coordinating silk ribbon!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ffclouds.jpgFFcloudshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ffturquoise.jpgFab Five Plus in TurquoiseFab Five Plus in Turquoise: 5 different yarns, plus a coordinating silk ribbon.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ffgolds.jpgFFgolds2013-02-08T18:57:59+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/02/04/makeover-monday-another-spa-visit-for-my-jeans/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanshems2.jpgStitching the hemStitching the hem: if you're going to topstitch, stitch the hem with matching thread from the inside first, then stitch again on the outside with topstitching thread.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanshems1.jpgFolding hem before stitchingFolding hem before stitching: press each edge after folding.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanssergedinseam.jpgFinished new inseam Finished new inseam; I've serged this seam, but you can use a simple zigzag stitch too.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeansbefaftseams.jpgBefore & after sewing seamsBefore & after sewing seams: on left, seams are pinned along the new sewing line. On right is the finished outseam; you can see how gradual the taper is.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanspinseams1.jpgPinning the new seamsPinning the new seams: you can count the 9 squares on the grid, equaling the 9" width I want.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeansrippedinseam.jpgRipping the inseamRipping the inseam to about 1" after the pin marker; the topstitching also has to be removed for another additional 1-2".https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeansripseams.jpgRipping the seamsRipping the seams: the outseam is a single row of stitching to undo; the inseam has 3!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanshemripped.jpgAfter undoing the hemAfter undoing the hem: since I'm going to keep the original length, I'll use these lines to restitch the hem when I'm done narrowing the seams.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeans2tapes.jpgGetting a visualGetting a visual: laying the tape measure down the leg like this helps to visualize how much of an adjustment is needed.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeanskneepins.jpgPins marking seam start pointPins marking seam start point: I'll undo the original seams to 1-2" above the pins.2013-02-09T06:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/28/monday-makeover-a-spa-day-for-my-jeans/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jeansbefafter1.jpgJeans before and after Day OneDay One: they're not as dark as I expected, but they're at least not so "dirty"!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jeansdyes.jpgDyes for jeansDyes for jeans; I used the black and the navy blue dyes, mixed together, to dye my jeans.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jeansbefore1.jpg"Dirty" jeans"Dirty" jeans: Even just after washing, these jeans certainly live up to their dubious color-finish name.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jeansafter1leg.jpgJeans makeover, Phase 2Jeans makeover, Phase 2: straighten the boot-cut legs! (Oh, and overdye with black.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jeansafter1.jpgJeans after dyeJeans after dye: not as dark as I expected, but at least not so "dirty"!2013-01-30T18:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/22/fashion-pov-alber-elbaz/2013-06-11T03:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/16/mix-it-up-2-oddball-outfits/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bridesmaiddress.jpgBridesmaid dress remix!Bridesmaid dress remix! (Click on the picture to go directly to the slideshow.)2013-01-30T13:21:11+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/14/practical-vs-extravagant-the-follow-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/seqskirt.jpgExtravagant dance outfit!My Extravagant dance outfit!2013-01-15T06:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/09/mix-it-up-winter-math/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wintermath.jpgWinter MathWinter Math: What to wear with a parka. (Click the picture to go directly to the slideshow.)2013-01-19T09:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2013/01/01/an-exceptional-resolution/2013-01-06T19:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/27/practical-vs-extravagant-the-great-debate/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/b5283all.jpgButterick 5283 patternButterick 5283 pattern; I made View A (top right), very simple but with an interesting twist detail in front.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/b5283.jpgButterick 5283 patternButterick 5283 pattern, View A. Nice and simple but with an interesting twist detail in front.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/salsafabricdetail.jpgsalsafabricdetailhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/salsafabric2.jpgFabrics for dancing outfitFabrics for dancing outfit: The sequinned beauty with the tie-dyed georgette underneath, and the satin underneath both. In the upper left corner is the stretch velvet.2013-01-03T22:09:53+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/27/special-favors/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/scraplet.jpgScraplet Skein from KnittiqueScraplet Skein from Knittique, shown in "Provence". (Click on the photo to go directly to this skein in my Etsy shop.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/montage.jpgFloral montageFloral montage on canvas from Colormusing. (Click on the picture to go directly to this canvas in Etsy.)2013-01-09T08:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/24/merry-christmas-everyone/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jibjabscreenshot.pngVideo screen shotVideo screen shot; click on the picture to go to the video!2012-12-26T02:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/17/more-winter-warmers-styling-up-your-cold-weather-gear/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/winterlayers.jpgChic Winter LayersGreat idea for layering a thick winter sweater, courtesy of Refinery29! (Click on the picture to go to this picture in the slideshow.)2012-12-23T17:48:08+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/10/changing-prices-bargains-on-unique-knittique-samples/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/aquacpltfin.jpgAquamarine CapeletAquamarine Capelet, made with the Aquamarine Scraplet Skein from Knittique's Birthstone Collection. (Click on the picture to go directly to this capelet in my Etsy shop.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/neutralwrap.jpgneutralwraphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/fadepillowtop.jpgFade to Black Pillow CoverFade to Black Pillow Cover, featuring a fabulous ruffled trim! (Click on the picture to go directly to this pillow cover in Knittique's Etsy shop.)2012-12-25T01:42:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/07/dressing-for-dinner-and-dates-and-parties-and/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gatsbydress.jpgDress for Gatsby-themed partyDress for Gatsby-themed party, from J. Crew. (Click on the photo to go directly to this slide in Refinery29's slideshow.)2012-12-10T18:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/12/03/changing-my-method-making-a-muslin/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greyskirtflat.jpgFinished skirtMy beautiful finished skirt! Yes, the hem is slightly longer in back, just one of the tweaks I made so that it would be perfect on my body. Note the satin binding at the waist, and the off-center front slit.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/skirtpatmus.jpgSkirt back piecesOn right: the original Garment Designer pattern for the skirt back; on left is the muslin for the skirt back, after fitting, tweaking, and taking apart.2012-12-05T08:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/28/changing-your-scarf-the-4-seasons-project/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonscocoonsleeve.jpgSleeve opening close-upSleeve opening close-up. I left a 6" opening in mine, but this can be from 6"-8".https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonscocoonpins.jpgPinning the Infinity Loop into The CocoonPinning the Infinity Loop into The Cocoon. The seam that you grafted in Step 2 is at lower center, aligned with the midpoint of the original scarf; this should be symmetrical. (Photo shows the inside edges already pinned together.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonspinends.jpgEnds of scarf pinned togetherEnds of scarf pinned together before grafting; my goal is to align the ribs so well that the seam is virtually invisible.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonsgraft.jpgEnds after graftingEnds after grafting; it's not perfect, but it's pretty good, and there's no obvious seam on the other side, which is the main goal of grafting. Now I have my Infinity Loop!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonsgraftends.jpgseasonsgraftendshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonsscarf.jpgThe 4 Seasons scarfThe 4 Seasons scarfhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/seasonsinfinityfb.jpgThe 4 Seasons Infinity Loop scarfThe 4 Seasons Infinity Loop scarf. This piece can be looped and wrapped many different ways, all of them chic, cozy, and warm.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cocoonfb.jpgThe 4 Seasons CocoonThe 4 Seasons Cocoon. Worn this way (back shown in smaller photo), Summer (left) and Spring (right) are highlighted in front; you can also flip The Cocoon upside down, which in this case, would bring Autumn and Winter to the front!2012-12-07T18:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/05/changing-your-closet-what-system-works/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/closet3.jpgCloset Arranged by ColorAnd the same clothes, arranged according to color only!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/closet2.jpgOrganized by Type, then by ColorStill organized by item type, then each group of items is arranged by color.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/closet1.jpgMy Closet, Organized by Item TypeMy clothes (the hanging ones), grouped according to item type.2013-03-27T16:50:13+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/19/cutting-a-new-hem-the-tango-skirt/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangoskthem.jpgThe new hemThe new hem; I think it not only improves the overall quality of the skirt, but it also hangs better with the extra weight of the hem.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangosktfinalfb.jpgThe Tango Skirt after its makeover!The Tango Skirt after its makeover! If you look back at the "before" pictures, you can clearly see the difference the the new, angled hemline makes in the overall look.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangosktflat1cut.jpgtangosktflat1cuthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangosktcut1fs.jpgCutting the new hemlineCutting the new hemline. Here you can start to see the difference; in the side view, the angle up from the center back towards the front is noticeable, and from the front, already the length looks so much less dowdy!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangosktcut2flat.jpgAfter the final trimmingAfter the final trimming. Although it looks like the front is a lot shorter than the back, but actually the difference is fairly subtle when the skirt is on the body.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangosk1tfb.jpgThe Tango SkirtThe Tango Skirt, pre-alteration. Looking at the plain-Jane front, you'd never guess such fabulousness could be lurking in back!2012-12-03T19:41:35+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/15/fashion-catchphrases-a-video-vocabulary-lesson/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/fashphrases.pngFashion Catchphrases video from Refinery29Fashion Catchphrases video from Refinery29. (Click this picture to go directly to the video.)2012-11-16T19:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/15/just-plane-chic-travel-in-style/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image.jpgTravel in Style, from Refinery29Travel in Style, from Refinery29. (Click the picture to go directly to the slideshow.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/travel-style.jpgTravel in Style! from Refinery 29Travel in Style! from Refinery 292013-05-14T14:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/13/682/2012-11-14T06:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/12/the-perfect-winter-hat-does-it-exist/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat6.jpgSweaterknit Rancher hat from AnthropologieSweaterknit Rancher hat from Anthropologie, $58.00. (Click the picture to go directly to this hat.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat1.jpgBelted Sadie Rancher hat from AnthropologieBelted Sadie Rancher hat from Anthropologie, $58.00. (Click the picture to go directly to this hat.) https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat3.jpgLace Hooded Cloche hat from AnthropologieLace Hooded Cloche hat from Anthropologie, $48.00. (Click the picture to go directly to this hat.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat2.jpganthrohat2https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat4.jpganthrohat4https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anthrohat5.jpgGlistened Ore Floppy Hat from AnthropologieGlistened Ore Floppy Hat from Anthropologie, $338.00https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hat1.jpgMy wide-brimmed wool hatMy wide-brimmed wool hat: Yes, it keeps me warm and dry, but let's be honest— it's pretty dull. (My daughter's word was "frumpy".)2012-11-16T21:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/09/warm-evenings-2-how-i-dressed-up-my-coat/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/surrdresscoat1.jpgDress with coatDress with coat: in my closet, this coat was the only possible choice to wear with this dress. But it doesn't look very festive yet. Let's fix that.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/neckcu.jpgStatement necklaceStatement necklace; this not only helps to fill in the deep V neckline, it instantly gives more glamour to the not-very-fancy coat.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/museumoutfit.jpgTotal lookTotal look for my museum party (hosiery not shown); with the addition of the pashmina scarf, I'm ready to go!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/furcollcu.jpgFaux-fur collarFaux-fur collar, worn as a scarf; you can leave the narrow leather ties hanging, as here, or tie them to secure the collar. It gives a completely different feel to this outfit, non?https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/surrealdress.jpgSurrealist DressSurrealist Dress from Anthropologie; not exactly cold-weather wear!2012-11-13T17:00:13+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/11/03/warm-evenings-dress-up-your-coat/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lacetrench.jpgLace-covered trench from BurberryLace-covered trench from Burberry. I could see myself wearing this coat almost daily; it's classic and neutral enough to work with everything, but special enough to go out at night!2012-11-03T19:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/29/doing-a-warm-up-winterizing-your-clothes/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/silkljtop.jpgSilk long john top from WinterSilksSilk long john top from WinterSilks; this is just one style and color of many available. And they have styles for men, women, and children!2012-11-03T18:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/23/closet-confessions-a-big-hang-up/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_7382.jpgTunic on hanger, with hanging strapTunic on hanger, with hanging straphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_7379.jpgHanging strap on tunicHanging strap on tunic: note that the height of the strap is equal to the height of the opposite shoulder (or as close as I could get it).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_7378.jpgHermes ribbon hanging strapHermes ribbon hanging strap for my silk tunic.2013-03-07T23:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/22/closet-confessions-how-my-trousers-got-their-stripes/2012-10-23T22:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/18/shopping-alert-martin-margiela-for-h-m-coming-soon/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/margieladress.jpgMargiela for H & M dressMargiela for H & M dress, from the collaborative collection for sale beginning November 15. Love the peek of leg!2012-10-19T04:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/17/go-big-its-all-about-the-balance/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/goldskirtaquatop.jpgOversized skirt, fitted sweaterOversized skirt, fitted sweater; this look works because the sweater is proportionally as fitted as the skirt is voluminous. And I'm loving the pastel-with-bright color combination!2012-11-13T16:59:27+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/16/feeling-blue-dressing-to-change-your-mood/2012-10-19T05:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/12/its-i-love-yarn-day-celebrate-with-free-shipping-at-knittique/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/fadepillowtop.jpgEntrelac Pillow in Fade to BlackEntrelac Pillow in Fade to Black; this is one of my original designs, and the pattern, including full entrelac technique instructions, is available in my Etsy shop. And I have a tutorial for applying the ruffly trim right here on this blog!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/faedtoblacksk.jpgThe Fade to Black skeinThe Fade to Black skeinhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/fadepillowfront.jpgfadepillowfronthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ccfadetoblack.jpgFade to Black color cardFade to Black color card; this shows the exact color sequence of the skein. Each skein in this color will have this sequence, but the actual yarns used will vary. Each skein is unique!2012-10-12T16:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/10/dressing-for-your-body-wedding-gown-inspiration/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/weddingdress1.jpgWedding Dress for Full FiguresWedding dress for full figures (I prefer this to "plus size"): RealSimple's advice includes staying with close-to-the-body silhouettes and avoiding pleating or ruching under the bust; both of these concepts can easily be applied to your everyday clothes.2012-10-10T20:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/04/easiest-weekend-dressing-ever/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/weekendoutfits.jpgEasy Weekend OutfitsEasy weekend outfits, courtesy of Refinery29. Each is based on jeans, T-shirt, sweater, and flats, with handbags and a little jewelry thrown in.2012-10-04T19:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/02/markham-caerus-nothing-to-do-with-clothes-but-still-cool/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mchpheader3.jpgMarkham CaerusMarkham Caerus, my daughter's project and new website! (Click the image to go straight there.)2012-10-03T17:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/27/in-transition-a-postscript/2012-10-02T02:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/10/01/lindy-reads-the-thoughtful-dresser/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thoughtful-dresser-image-2.jpgThe Thoughtful DresserThe Thoughtful Dresser, by Linda Grant: one of my favorite books on the subject of clothes. (Click on the picture to go to Linda's blog.)2012-10-01T18:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/25/in-transition-wearing-your-summer-clothes-in-the-fall/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ssftrousers2.jpgLinen Trousers Fall Outfit 2Linen trousers for fall, outfit 2: I've paired the linen trousers with a medium-weight chartreuse cashmere sweater, my hand-knitted wrap, and bronze booties.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sftrousers3.jpgLinen Trousers Fall Outfit 3Linen trousers for fall, outfit #3: I've kept the cashmere V-neck from outfit #2, and added red semi-booties and a gorgeous cardigan.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sftrousers1.jpgLinen Trousers Fall Outfit 1Linen trousers for fall, outfit #1: Here I've simply added a mohair and silk sweater (my own design) and color-blocked suede heels.2012-09-26T17:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/26/in-transition-encore-fall-into-a-summer-dress/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfdress5.jpgCotton Jersey Knit Dress Outfit #4Cotton jersey knit dressoutfit #4: a deep-pink-berry felted-wool jacket goes over the dress, with a hand-knitted scarf, tights, and dark red booties.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfdress4.jpgCotton Jersey Knit Dress Outfit #3Cotton jerseyknit dress outfit #3, with a hybrid jacket/cape, striped boots, fingerless gloves, and hand-knitted scarf.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfdress3.jpgCotton Jersey Knit Dress Outfit #2Cotton jersey knit dress outfit #2, with long fingerless gloves added to the capelet and boots.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfdress2.jpgCotton Jersey Knit Outfit #1Cotton jersey knit outfit #1, with a hand-knitted capelet and funky striped boots.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfdress1.jpgCotton Jersey Knit Summer DressCotton jersey knit summer dress; the interesting draping at the sides makes the hemline nearly ankle-length at its longest point, which bodes well for making it work for fall.2012-10-18T07:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/28/santa-fe-travel-wardrobe-color-palette/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/colourlovers-com-summer_in_santa_fe.jpgSummer in Santa FeMade with my Santa Fe Wardrobe palette.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/colourlovers-com-santa_fe_wardrobe.jpgCOLOURlovers.com-Santa_Fe_Wardrobe2012-10-01T16:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/30/santa-fe-wardrobe-the-fabrics-projects/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/silktop1.jpgSilk Charmeuse/Chiffon Bias Tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/silkskirt1.jpgSilk Twill SkirtSilk twill skirthttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/silkprint1.jpgSilk Print Tunic/Cover-uphttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/linenpants1.jpgLinen Trousershttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jerseydress1.jpgJersey Dresshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/allfabrics1.jpgAll Palette Fabricshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fullpalfabrics1.jpgPalette Fabrics with additionshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/palettefabrics2.jpgPalette Fabricshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/palettefabrics1.jpgPalette Fabricshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turqnecklace.jpgturqnecklace2012-09-19T17:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/31/santa-fe-wardrobe-shopping/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/accessories2.jpgaccessorieshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/swimsuit2.jpgswimsuithttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mktop1.jpgmktophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sweater2.jpgLightweight Silk/Mohair SweaterLightweight Silk/Mohair Sweaterhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/polycoll.jpgPolyvore Santa Fe WardrobeSanta Fe Wardrobe, created in Polyvore (click to view in Polyvore)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/turqnecklace1.jpgTurquoise NecklaceTurquoise necklace (bought in Santa Fe)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/swimsuit1.jpgSwimsuitSwimsuit with "turquoise" detailhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sweater1.jpgLightweight Mohair SweaterLightweight mohair kimono-style sweaterhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mktop.jpgAsymmetrical Draped Print TopAsymmetrical draped aqua/sage green print tophttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/accessories1.jpgAccessoriesBronze leather booties, turquoise necklace, and turquoise T-strap wedges2012-09-19T17:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/01/santa-fe-wardrobe-shopping-2-49-95-or-less/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sfunder501.jpgSanta Fe Wardrobe: Under $50.00!Santa Fe Wardrobe, The Budget Edition: Everything here is $49.95 or less! https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sfunder50.jpgSante Fe Wardrobe Under $50Santa Fe Wardrobe from Polyvore.com; each item is $49.95 or lesshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/colourlovers-com-santa_fe_wardrobe.jpgSanta Fe Wardrobe color paletteOriginal color palette; extended palette includes deep olive green and pewter2012-09-19T17:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/12/santa-fe-wardrobe-a-post-trip-review/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfbottoms.jpgThe BottomsThe bottoms: bootcut jeans, my Origami skirt (a kind of hybrid skirt/pant piece— very cool), pale sage green wide-leg linen trousers with side stripes. (I made the skirt and trousers.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfprintdress.jpgPrint Jersey DressPrint jersey dress; although this print introduces new colors into the wardrobe palette, it has enough colors in common (bronze, greens) that it works— without being too matchy-matchy. (I made this dress.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfprintdress2.jpgMy quick-change outfitMy quick-change outfit: Since I was going to the salon, I decided against the necklace, but this is the dress and shoes I threw on.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sftops.jpgThe TopsThe tops; it's unusual for me to wear prints at all, so you can see I'm trying to push myself a bit!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfoutfit1.jpgSide-Striped Linen TrousersDay 1 outfit: drove to Taos for lunch and walking around, drove back, registered for workshop, attended first session.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfoutfit2.jpgDay 2 OutfitDay 2 outfit: Jeans, one-shouldered print silk tunic, turquoise wedges, turquoise necklace.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfoutfit4.jpgDay 4 OutfitDay 4 outfit: Origami skirt, print cap-sleeved knit top, turquoise wedges, turquoise necklace.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfoutfit5.jpgDay 4 OutfitDay 4 outfit: Origami skirt, teal knit top, red shoes, turquoise necklace.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfoutfit6.jpgCampfire OutfitMy outfit for an evening around a campfire, starring my beautiful Santa Fe wrap, with its single sleeve (so it won't fall off), and all the gorgeous colors of New Mexico: greens, golds, bronze, adobe, terracotta, and turquoise. And of course this outfit includes my turquoise necklace, the inspiration for my wardrobe color palette!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sfaptoutfit.jpgAirplane Outfit, with Hand-Knitted WrapMy outfit for airplane travel, starring my beautiful Santa Fe wrap, with its single sleeve (so it won't fall off), and all the gorgeous colors of New Mexico: greens, golds, bronze, adobe, terracotta, and turquoise.2012-10-29T18:11:05+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/13/santa-fe-wardrobe-p-s/2012-09-19T17:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/19/packing-lists-airport-info-more-a-fantastic-blog/2012-10-18T16:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/13/fresh-from-fashion-week-multimedia-looks/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/featherboots.jpgFeathered Boots, via ShopbopVia Shopbop: Feathered boots!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/goldboots.jpgGold Boots, via ShopbopVia Shopbop: One of the multi-media looks in this inspiring slideshow.2012-09-13T20:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/10/closet-makeover-ideas-courtesy-of-real-simple/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shoe-platform_300.jpgAdd a Shoe PlatformCloset tip: Add a shoe platform!2012-09-10T16:21:30+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/09/07/spooling-colors-a-spontaneous-palette/2012-09-07T17:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/29/stay-taming-a-beastly-narrow-hem/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hemfinout.jpgFinished narrow hem, right sideFinished narrow hem, right side of sleeve; note the slight curve, and how smoothly the hem lies.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hemfinin.jpgFinished hem, wrong sideFinished hem, wrong side; stitching line is a little more than 1/8" from hem edge.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hemdoublefold.jpgNarrow hem, folded under twice & pressedHem folded under twice & pressed. Hem width is approx. 1/4".https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hemfolded.jpgNarrow hem, stitched, folded, & pressedNarrow hem, stitched 1/4" from cut edge, folded to wrong side just inside stitching line, & pressed (in that order).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hemstitched.jpghemstitched2012-08-30T01:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/29/food-coloring-just-beet-it/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/beetsmepalette.jpgBeets Me paletteBeets Me palette, created on ColourLovershttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/beetpalette.jpgBeetsBeets, part of a delicious lunch at my sister's house. Little did she know...2012-10-20T03:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/26/happily-hemmed-in/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2skirthems.jpgSkirt hem, before & afterSkirt hem, before & after: the new hem is so much smoother!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtfininside.jpgInside of the new hemInside of the new hem; note the absence of ripples! It's a nice, clean finish.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtmachine.jpgReady to sew the new hemReady to sew the new hem: if you look to the right of the right-hand red mark on the presser foot, you'll see the guideline aligned with the folded edge of the hem. This placed the stitching line a little more than halfway up the 1/4" hem depth.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirthempressed.jpgNew skirt hem, folded and pressed prior to stitchingNew skirt hem, folded and pressed prior to stitching; it's folded to a 1/4" depth, about twice the width of the serged edge.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oldheminside.jpgSkirt with original hemSkirt with original hem, turned under twice before machine-stitching; note the ripply edge, not a good finish for a bias-cut skirt, in my opinion. We can improve on this.2024-05-27T18:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/22/hem-my-skirt-part-1-a-short-biased-story/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtcut1.jpgStarting to cutStarting to cut at one side seam. Notice the second mark, near the top; I'm connecting the dots, so to speak, as I cut.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtmarks3.jpg"Dashes" marking the new cutting line"Dashes" marking the new cutting line; make these about every 3-4".https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtmark2.jpgMarking the new cutting lineMaking my mark: marking the new cutting line. The tape measure is positioned so that I'll be cutting off 6".https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtmeasure.jpgMeasuring before marking the cutting lineMeasuring before marking the cutting line; I want to remove 6", so the 6" mark on the tape measure is lined up with the original hem.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtpen.jpgDisappearing-ink fabric marking penMy disappearing-ink fabric marking pen. (These are available at fabric and craft stores; I got mine at JoAnn.)https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtflat.jpgSkirt laid flat for cuttingMy skirt laid flat for cutting. Notice the curve of the hemline.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtstain.jpgStain on White SkirtOne of several mysterious stains on my white linen skirt. No amount of soaking or treating seemed to make any difference.2012-08-23T00:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/17/zip-it-the-finale-5-easy-steps-to-a-diy-zipper-pull/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2zips.jpgZipper pulls, before & after!What a difference a pull makes...https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/inviszip.jpgInvisible zipperExample of invisible zipper. Unlike the regular zipper, the pull on this one doesn't have a hole; the new zipper pull will have to attach to the horseshoe-shaped piece above the pull shown here.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/connectring.jpgConnecting the partsConnecting the parts: Insert the ends of the jump ring through the connecting loops at the top of the pendant and bottom of the clasp; using pliers, close the jump ring by twisting the ends back together (reversing the Step 3 process).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pullondress.jpgNew zipper pull on the dress!My new zipper pull on the dress!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jumpring.jpgjumpringhttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/openring.jpgOpening the jump ringOpening the jump ring; twist the 2 ends of the ring in opposite directions, rather than simply pulling it apart from side to side (this can break the ring).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pulllayout2.jpgTrying combinations of clasps and pendantsTrying combinations of clasps and pendants; laying the parts out on the actual garment helps to get a sense of the proportional size of zipper pull to dress.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/claspzip.jpgTest clasp for fitTest clasp for fit into the horseshoe-shaped connector above the existing zipper pull.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pullparts.jpgpullpartshttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/regzip.jpgRegular zipperExample of a regular zipper. Note the nice, big, obvious hole in the zipper pull.2012-10-23T16:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/17/zip-it-the-epilogue-non-diy-zipper-pulls/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gwenspulls.jpgLubun Bay zipper pulls/stitch markersGwen's zipper pulls and stitch markers, in her Etsy shop, Lubun Bay!2012-08-17T21:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/15/zip-it-part-deux-diy-pull/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zipmatlscyc.jpgPossible make-your-own-zipper-pull materialsPossible make-your-own-zipper-pull materials, clockwise starting with the package of lobster-claw clasps: a fancier brass lobster-claw clasp, a jeweled pendant, faux peridot pendant, faux sapphire pendant, and an old necklace with a pendant that could be repurposed as a zipper-pull ornament.2012-08-15T23:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/14/zip-it-the-lost-zipper-pull-fix/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirtfinal.jpgSkirt with new zipper pull!My skirt with its fancy new zipper pull!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pliers.jpgOpening the clasp on the new zipper pullOpening the clasp on the new zipper pull; pliers with flat inner surfaces would work better than the round-nose ones I'm using here.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zippull.jpgNew Zipper PullMany styles of zipper pulls are readily available at fabric stores (look where they display buttons). I found this one in my button stash.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/zip.jpgSkirt zipper, sans zipper pullSkirt zipper, sans zipper pull; workable as is, if you're the patient type.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skirt.jpgEmbellished print skirtEmbellished print skirt, found at my favorite thrift store, Value Village.2012-08-15T06:21:23+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/10/pillow-talk-adding-a-fab-ruffled-trim/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2pillows.jpgPillow Talk: Before and After!Pillow Talk: The okay Before and the fabulous After!https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle8.jpgruffle8https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle7.jpgStep 7: Work 2-3 sts in each corner.Step 7: Work 2-3 sts in each corner.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle1.jpgStep 1: Insert hook through pillow edge; 2 loops now on hook.Step 1: Insert hook through pillow edge; 2 loops now on hook.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle2.jpgStep 2: Pick up 5 holes from ruffling yarn onto hook.Step 2: Pick up 5 holes from ruffling yarn onto hook.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle3.jpgStep 3: Yo at end of hook (after ruffling yarn holes).Step 3: Yo at end of hook (after ruffling yarn holes).https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle4.jpgStep 4: Carefully pull yarn through all 5 holes and 1st loop on hook.Step 4: Carefully pull yarn through all 5 holes and 1st loop on hook.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle5.jpgStep 5: Yo.Step 5: Yo.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ruffle6.jpgStep 6: Pull yarn through 2 loops to complete sc.Step 6: Pull yarn through 2 loops to complete sc.https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6924.jpgRuffle Trim, Figure 1Figure 1: Insert hook through pillow edge, thread 5 holes from ruffling yarn onto hook, yo, carefully pull yarn through all 5 holes and edge (2 loops on hook); yo, pull through both loops to complete sc.2012-11-28T19:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/25/hello-world/2012-08-09T00:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/08/is-it-just-me-or-is-it-my-clothes/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2dresses.jpgLola Before & AfterLola before, wearing the wrong size (left), and after, much happier in her properly-fitting dress. https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/befdress.jpgToo-Tight Dress on MannequinEven when this dress is just a wee bit too tight on Lola, it gives the impression that she's larger than she is.2013-03-27T16:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/25/changing-a-pattern/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120725-163330.jpg20120725-163330.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120725-163316.jpg20120725-163316.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120725-163301.jpg20120725-163301.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120725-163240.jpg20120725-163240.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120725-163203.jpg20120725-163203.jpg2012-08-08T23:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/26/changing-a-pattern-2/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-195644.jpg20120726-195644.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-195631.jpg20120726-195631.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-195550.jpg20120726-195550.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-195528.jpg20120726-195528.jpghttps://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120726-195321.jpg20120726-195321.jpg2012-08-08T23:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/07/27/changing-a-pattern-3-details/https://changingyourclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120727-085429.jpg20120727-085429.jpg2012-08-08T23:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/2012/08/03/the-accidental-shopper/2012-08-08T23:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://changingyourclothes.com/cyc-home/2013-12-07T23:30:31+00:00weekly0.6https://changingyourclothes.comdaily1.02024-05-27T18:23:10+00:00