Feb 17, 2015

Stripes Are A Good Thing...Part Two!

If you've been following along, you'll remember from "Stripes Are A Good Thing...Part One" that it all began with an oversized blue dress and a men's polo shirt.


Part one ended with this dress...


Next is part two, using the leftovers....


...which resulted in this skirt.


A fun, comfortable skirt with patch pockets on the front.


A buttoned slit at the back.


And, stripes down the side.



  

It was beautiful, but slightly windy day at the Oregon beach!


Here's how it all came together:












Hem it any way you prefer.  To get the most length I could, I serged the edge, turned it up 1/2" and stitched it by hand with a blind stitch.

I like to link to these great parties.




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14 comments:

  1. LiochkaFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    So nice ! I can't belive it was a tee-shirt before !

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  2. DressUpNotDownFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    I can't tell you how many times I have sacrificed length to get around a button placket! A split! Now why didn't I ever think to use it as a split??? You are awesome, and that's a fact.

    :o)
    JJ
    www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Everything about this is genius, Susan! From the pockets, to the waistband, to the spilt!! You are definitely a master at this refashion game!!!! Not to mention the beautiful beach photos!

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  4. kitbluFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    I love both refashions. The horizontal stripes is giving me some great ideas for my own refashions. Sleeves for pockets? Pure genius.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    I'm a new reader and I love your blog! I'll definitely be searching for polos to try this out! :)

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  6. Deb BFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Another beautiful piece of clothing! You are wonderful Susan!

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  7. Pam @Threading My WayFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Love how you've mixed the direction of the stripes, Susan. Looks great with the denim jacket.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Great job! I love, love that skirt.

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  9. Tondra DeniseMarch 14, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    I found you though Beth... and I must say that I am glad that I did. Loved this post and using sleeves to make pockets? Sheer genius!!

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    1. Susan @ Second Chances by SusanMarch 25, 2015 at 1:25 AM

      Thank you Tondra! Beth was sweet to give me a shout out. And, the sleeves just seemed like a natural fit for pockets!

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  10. Xoxo GrandmaMarch 24, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    One of my personal favorite refashions! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Susan @ Second Chances by SusanMarch 25, 2015 at 1:26 AM

      Thanks for the sweet compliment. I feel honored that the skirt is a personal favorite!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the feedback and always look forward to reading what you have to say! Susan

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