Op Shop finds

So along with my two t-shirts I found at the op shop the other day to make singlets for the boys I also had a look around for some skirts. After reading this brilliant blog, it gave me some tips about what skirts to look for when buying from op shops, from the size of the skirt to weather it has to many seams this lady is wonderful. She has also done some blogs on what to look for when buying shirts from op shops. But the really great thing I found was she walked you through how to deconstruct the items once you have got them home. So thank you refabulous you have given me the confidence to start reclaiming clothes for myself.

Reclaiming clothes not only gives life to clothing no longer worn but also an inexpensive way for having beautiful one of a kind fabric for your projects. You also get that wonderful feeling that you have use an item of clothing and turned it into something else, It's the best feeling. Also your children see that if something is not used for it's initial purpose any more you can turn it into something else (great life skill)

When looking for a skirt to reclaim I come across this one and think it ticks most boxes. It's long, (30 inches) not to many seams, has the added bonus of having lace trim and I love the fabric.

With the tips from refabulous, I took my time with the seam ripper it may have taken longer but it was well worth it

 

And this is what I came out with. Great haul, I have 2 large main pieces and 4 smaller pieces PLUS over 5 meters of ribbon and lining. All this for $5.

The only thing I will say is that the fabric has elastic in it so not great for every project, but I'm still over the moon with it. I know it will be just right the fabric for something. I will let you all know what I use it for. I have just gone through hubby's wardrobe and pulled out all the shirts that no longer fit him and I have big plans for them.