Refashion: 3 Thrifted Wool Sweaters= 2 Wool Skirts + 1 Pair of Leggings + some random future project.
Inspired by my friend Stephanie’s beautiful wool skirts made from thrifted sweaters, I played with her concept. My refashion was fun that day (yep, the two skirts and one pair of leggings took one afternoon, the end). And the leggings and skirt kept me warmer than you’d think when we took the pictures…I’m so excited to show them off.
(I’ll post my “How to Make Skirt And Leggings” notes and photos on Monday.)
Almost everything you see started life with me as a thrifted find.
Each skirt refashion was made from the body of a thrifted wool sweater (red and black). The leggings were made from the arms of the black sweater and the arms of a cream sweater. (I’m keeping the rest for a future project)..
I tried out two different pairs of boots, a couple different top combinations, and even some fun lacy black tights in lieu of the leggings. I liked how the black booties lengthened the leggings; they look like another stripe.
You may notice subtle hairstyle changes from photo to photo 😉 .
The pictures were all taken on the same day, about a week ago. Right now my hair is growing out of last year’s very, very short cut. The cut was a decision I made in the midst of crisis. Also in the midst of crisis, I bought several wigs. In the end, they’re fun to play with; I can change my style in an instant. I’m liking my own hair much better now (after a year of slow, tedious growth), but it’s fun also to be a redhead on occasion, or a long blond, or….
Watch for my “How to Make Skirt and Leggings Notes” on Monday!
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Very cute!
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How cute! And I love the pictures! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
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Love the skirt! It is so easy to re purpose this you already own! Love seeing what you came up with!
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Very cool! Love the flower sweater…I mean skirt. 🙂 Great job!
Thank you Windy City Mama. I was pleased… (=
Fantastic job! I’m visiting today from Freedom Fridays. 🙂
Thanks Rosey!
So so so cute! I especially love the tan top with red skirt and cowboy boots, so cute! I agree that the black boots look like another stripe which makes it all the more cute, love that combo too. Did I mention that I really loved the tan and red combo, ;). Fun!
Sara, thanks for visiting and commenting! I actually look to see if you have anything to say about my most recents. I think maybe I should set up a poll every now and then, so you can vote (I think you would have if you could have on this one (= ).
How cute~*
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Cute, yes. I’m wondering if I should have outgrown cute yet? Two girls graduated from high school…But I couldn’t resist the fun. Thanks!
Cute as always Lynaea. Looks fun.
It was fun. (= Thank you Mom.
So fun! You never cease to amaze me!
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