Friday 11 March 2011

Lady Bug Says ... Thrifted and DIYed Skirt

Evening Ladies!
I thought tonight I would share with you a great charity shop find! Whilst skimming through the rails of overpriced Primark and questionable out of shape tshirts, I caught a glimpse of pretty coral colour and vintage-esque floral print. Grabbing it before anyone else could get their mitts on it I was even more delighted to find that it was a) handmade and b) only £3!

I still can't believe someone would give away an item that someone had obviously taken a lot of time and care to make!

It was a little bit long for my midget legs so it was a good opportunity to get my little sewing machine out and attempt to shorten it. For my first time I don't think I did too bad! Plus I managed to pick up the right colour thread in the charity shop for 10p :) I do love a bargain!

Much better after don't you think? I now have a small pile of skirts to get the shortening treatment, now just to find the time to do it!

13 comments:

  1. It looked lovely on before but it looks loads better now! great find :) X

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  2. That is absolutely gorgeous. Between you and Alex from odd Socks & Pretty Frocks, you've shamed me into learning how to use a sewing machine. I live in hope of ever finding anything that pretty though..

    xxx Maddie

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  3. Well done you. It looks stunning.

    X x

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  4. This looks so much nicer and more wearable. Great idea, great look! :) xx

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  5. Such a beautiful skirt, the print is so lovely, and the new length is perfect xx

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  6. Oh it's gorgeous! You've done a lovely job with it - the new length looks amazing with your fab legs.

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  7. Hi there darling! lovely post! It's indeed much better after! You look amazing in it:) we're hosting a GIVEAWAY on our blog by the way! Come and take a look:) Participate if you like! It's open to everyones:)
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  8. i love the pretty print here, and well done on the alterations..it took me a little while to get up the courage to actually take some scissors to anything i wasn't quite happy with..

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  9. Wow I love what you've done with it! it's a great skirt xx

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  10. That skirt looks great shorter - love what you've done with it. xx

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  11. just gorgeous! i so need to progress from making cuchion covers to clothes altering, the skirt looks amazing!

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  12. That is simply beautiful! Great find!! xx

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