Monday, 15 June 2015

Column of Crochet

Another great example of a prime varagesale find that just needed a bit of work!



This gorgeous crochet column maxi was on VS for only $12! The lining that it came with was obscenely, indecently short on me, so I cut it, and sewed in a full length lining.

 
 
Then I turned the crochet inside out and resewed each of the tier lines (since they kept coming apart). And voila! $12 plus about $3 for lining fabric and about 10 minutes at the sewing machine for this awesome little number.
 
I wore this for an afternoon family gathering to celebrate my nephew's 12th birthday. It was comfy and easy to wear and still managed to garner a few compliments!

Do you ever buy clothes from garage sales or virtual garage sales?

I've scored some really great items secondhand lately - I think this may be one of my faves!
Maxi Dress - Thrifted: similar / similar / similar
Denim Jacket - Old Navy: similar / similar / similar
Wedges - The Bay: similar / similar / similar

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5 comments:

  1. Debbie Stinedurf9:48 am, June 15, 2015

    Tea~ this is fabulous on you...love it!! And I'm so envious of your sewing skills. I unfortunately have none. I've become a huge fan of Poshmark and have scored several super cheap second hand items there.
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

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    1. Tea11:10 pm, June 15, 2015

      Debbie,
      I've never heard of Poshmark! I'll have to check them out. There's just something about a great find that you get secondhand or for a super-deal! Makes wearing it all the more fun!
      If I didn't have sewing skills absolutely NONE of my clothes would fit properly! I've always been a "hard-to-fit" and thankfully my mother taught me at a fairly young age how to alter, let down hems and change waistlines! It's never too late to try and learn a new skill though! I have 2 little boys and I fully intend to teach both of them how to sew - my hubby can sew, so why not them?
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Tea

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  2. Tea11:08 pm, June 15, 2015

    Thanks Dawn! I will totally admit that this is not the type of dress I usually go for. So glad I DIDN'T go with my gut on this one! It's so comfy and beautiful at the same time. And I absolutely love it.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Tea

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  3. Garaytreasures8:30 am, June 16, 2015

    What a gorgeous dress Tea, you look stunning in it too.
    Rachel xo

    Garay Treasures

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  4. Jessica Jannenga1:23 pm, June 18, 2015

    Hi Tea
    I love lace dresses and my name is Jess, I am addicted to Poshmark. Love it with the jacket but it has been so hot here lately, 100 degrees!


    thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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