
Day 300: Culture Vulture Top
I get so inspired from all the fun prints I find when I go thrifting. Sadly, the fun fabric isn’t doesn’t always belong to the most fun garments!

This is a pretty basic elastic-waisted skirt. Meh. Not much going on here. Today I was in a rare jeans mood, so a skirt wasn’t going to work!
I grabbed my scissors and snipped off that elastic waistband.

I wasn’t going to need the side pockets on this skirt, so I stitched them up and cut them off!

Then, I put the skirt upside-down on my dress form and pinned it at the shoulders.

I ran the pinned places through my machine, and used the discarded elastic waistband to cinch my waist.
Now I have a lovely new top! 🙂

I wore my new top to see Cinemovements, silent films scored by the SC Philharmonic! 🙂



Cheers!


15 Comments
anna-bo-banna
This is another “wow”–the proportions are perfect on you! Hemming the new bottom edge would make it look more finished, but I am amazed at your vision…
Lisa Hamel
I couldn’t agree more, on every front!
rebecca
This is such a great idea, I love it!!
aliciaann89
Amazing transformation!
bibbieandblue
Totally hunting for a skirt just for this purpose at salvation army this wednesday!
Erin W
This is definitely top 10 favorites of mine! Simple, easy and looks so comfy
Girlcat7
Loooove!!!
Loren
This is my favorite refashion. I dyed a dress violet last night and will be ready to lob off the skirt and turn it into a top like this tonight. Thanks for the inspiration. Now just to find a use for the rest of the dress…
Betsy
Nothing like a great idea to get inspired from!! This is awesome! You look wonderful!
Bouqui
Super idea. Looks great!
Bat Ma'am
ADORABLE! this is one of my faves, nice job!!
DharmaDeb
Always inspired with your great ideas and creativity!
NorthernStar
That IS lovely! Great fabric, well spotted!
JoAnn
Ahhhmazing!!! would not have thought to go there. will now!
charityshopchic
This really works, well done you! 🙂