A tired linen blouse and four vintage hankies...that's all I needed for this altered couture project. And in less than an hour I have what may well be my favorite new blouse. Don't you love projects like that?
Find a blouse that may have gotten too short or has grown boring and cut it off just above the waistline (or wherever suits you). Then, one at a time, stitch vintage hankies around the lower edge. I overlapped mine a couple of inches. I stitched the two front hankies on first, then worked around toward the back with the other two.
Here are some more shots...
Don't forget to email me photos of any "Handmade from Home" projects you complete. We'll showcase them for everyone to see and be inspired!
May you each have a beautiful Tuesday with abundant blessings.
What a wonderful way to wear your art and vintage finds! Thanks for your inspiration. Just loving this series!
Posted by: Sheila R | 03 June 2008 at 08:25
Rebecca that looks fabulous.
I got my Postmark:LA book in the mail today. I just love it.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 03 June 2008 at 09:00
this is wonderful!!!
Posted by: paige | 03 June 2008 at 09:05
Looks so "boutique" -- love it. Great job -- thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Trish Kaiser | 03 June 2008 at 09:05
I love this and I think I have just the top in the closet at the house.
Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: teresa atkinson | 03 June 2008 at 09:16
what a gorgeous project...i will HAVE to try it.
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 03 June 2008 at 10:06
oh wow - this one is TOTALLY up my alley! Bookmarking this one special to do on a rainy day. I've got piles of vintage handkerchiefs and definitely a linen shirt or two in need of a makeover! Thanks for sharing
btw - I've been using my seam tape like crazy - still so tickled I happened upon it - I love it. thank you!
Posted by: Sharyn (Torm) | 03 June 2008 at 10:17
What a DARLING idea!
Posted by: Renna | 03 June 2008 at 10:21
I LOVE this, Rebecca!
Posted by: Dawn | 03 June 2008 at 10:24
This is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Lynda | 03 June 2008 at 11:02
Had i seen this in a shop i would have snatched it right up.
Its the loveliest blouse ever.
you are sooo creative!
Posted by: stacy | 03 June 2008 at 11:11
Hello Rebecca,
I love this "new blouse", clever and very pretty design.
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | 03 June 2008 at 11:41
This is BRILLIANT and beautiful!!!
Posted by: Alison | 03 June 2008 at 13:58
What a wonderful idea. I love it.
sharon
Posted by: sharon | 03 June 2008 at 15:40
Beautiful Rebecca! Got my copy of your book in the mail this morning - loving it, sitting here right now with it over my morning coffee!
Posted by: sarah the kiwigirl | 03 June 2008 at 16:03
This inspires me for similar projects! Imagine doing this with tapestry remnants and more!
Posted by: Emily | 03 June 2008 at 18:55
Wow! this is simply brilliant!
Posted by: Lisa | 03 June 2008 at 19:51
I'm lovin' these projects! Please keep them coming.
Posted by: Becca | 03 June 2008 at 20:06
Love this Rebecca.
Thank you.
Posted by: Jill | 03 June 2008 at 21:02
I agree with Alison above - brilliant. OK - now I need to go back thru the goodwill bag and see if one of my donation items will work for this.
Love this series and your contributions to the postmark:LA book!
Posted by: Kathy | 03 June 2008 at 22:02
This is darling.. what a fantastic idea!
Posted by: Heather | 03 June 2008 at 22:17
You are the MoST clever girl. Love this project and the simple style of it, quite the little conversation piece!
Posted by: Dede Warren | 03 June 2008 at 23:11
AMAZING! what a creative idea.
Posted by: Shay | 03 June 2008 at 23:49
Beautiful and innovative project Rebecca.
Lovely to see you doing this series again as well.
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | 04 June 2008 at 03:10
Brilliant
Posted by: terri | 04 June 2008 at 09:50