[cl-thatyank]

The slogan for National Sewing Month 2009.

We have numerous posts about remaking, recycling, upcycling in threads like "Some Garments to Make" under Sewing
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-hgstitchery&msg=7090.1

and even in other folders like Yarn Works (how about "Accidentally felt a favorite sweater?" at http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-hgstitchery&msg=6882.1 and "perfectly Good Sweater Not to Your taste?" at http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-hgstitchery&msg=7287.1 to mention just two).

And embellishment and repair have also been common themes in other threads - just two are:
"Embellish those jeans" at http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-hgstitchery/messages/?msg=7158
"March is mending Month" at http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-hgstitchery/?msg=7272.27

But let's start a new thread specially for this month!

Co-CL for "The Stitcher's Niche" and ""Shake Up Your Style" and CL for "Remodel & Renovate"

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Edited 9/1/2009 2:03 pm ET by cl-thatyank

[thatyank]

refashion a flared skirt into a peplum: http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-peplum-skirt.html

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Alter the neckline of a tee with Chain Stitches using "thread"  made from another tee! http://thegildedhare.blogspot.com/2012/02/braided-neckline-tutorial.html

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embellish boots with fabric: http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/01/floral-boots-diy.html

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convert a fitted tee into a swing top: http://cottonandcurls.blogspot.com/2012/02/tailor-it-to-fit-february-loosen-tight.html

refashion a pair of jeans to make bell-bottoms: http://prudentbaby.com/2012/02/baby-kid/baby-bell-bottoms/

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Fabric scrap shoes: http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-love-to-create-fabric-scrap-shoes.html