Bershka Dress

This Bershka dress just need a teenie weenie bit of repair.

Still can't believe it's original and it just cost me P10! 

Tadahhh!!! :)

Denim Dress Refashion

Denim dresses are in right now. And that's what I planned to do with this dress, only I wanted it sans the sleeves.

First, I remove the sleeves,

Then I sew in one and a half inch on each sides to have that fitted feel of the dress.

Finally, it's ready!

Feelin' Blue

I have a confession to make. I love Ukay-ukay! There is always the possibility of finding something wearable for a fraction of its price. Yun lng tyaga tyaga sa paghalukay! Hehe. But this blue long sleeve didn't take me long to find. As soon as I found it in the pile of clothes in our local ukay, I knew I can make a good ol' sleeveless from it!

A closer look. I love the lace and the polka dots details.

 First I unstitched the sleeves,

Then patterned it to to my other clothes to make sure it will fit me.

Sewing the sleeves,

Then the side. I took in 1.5 inches.

 And some finishing touches.

I wore it to the baptismal of my cute niece Athena!

Ciao!

Ama's Polo

Sometimes, it's hard to let go of things. But change is inevitable. We must move forward. We must evolve. Well, this refashion is nothing out of ordinary. But this polo is my father's. So it's very special to me. My father died last 2015 and he had many polos and tshirts that are just now collecting dust in the storage. So I'm planning to refashion them, one clothe at a time. My brother didn't want me to. But I know in my heart, my father would love the idea of his clothes being reused. Kumbaga, yung alaala nya hindi mawawala dahil sa mga damit na ito. So expect more refashion from my ama's closet. I hope I do justice with them. My first polo of his to refashion is this:

First I cut the sleeves.

Then sew the sides.

I thought it's ready but it's a little short. 

So I cut strips of fabric (from the sleeves that I cut earlier) and sew it to the bottom.

Finally it's ready to wear.

Habang buhay ko maaalala ang ama, suot ko man ang damit nya o hindi.

My Own Version of LBD

Every lady needs a Little Black Dress, agree? The problem is I couldn't find the right fit nor the right design I like and most importantly, the right price! Sobrang mahal ng dress sa Zalora! So I decided to make one so I can wear it at the reception at my friend's wedding. 

First, I bought a Blue Corner XL black tshirt. Price: P120

and I have this lace-y cover up way back when. Price: P75

I cut the neckline and sleeves of the black tshirt and the lace like this:

Then I just sew them together.

And then sew the sides to fit my "sexy" body! Totally kidding! Lol. 

And I was able to wear it at Roselyn and Richard's awesome wedding. With my awesome date, Riley.

Ciao!

Total cost of my LBD: P195.00

How to Update a Boring Polo Blouse

Well, well, well. Guess, who's back from refashion hibernation! It's been a while, so I think a simple makeover to a boring blouse is in order.

First, the back will now be the front. I trimmed the sleeves a little and removed the collar.

Then I take in at least 10 mm of fabric and sew it away.

And here's the finish product:

and the back...

What do you think?

When Two Become One

This is a very easy #refashion. And a nice way to recycle two plain shirts to make them more interesting.

I made a pattern before cutting. Before safe than sorry, I always say. Make allowances too when cutting. 

Then I pinned the two shirts together and finally sew it.

That's it! Another new/old shirts on my wardrobe :)

Dalagang Filipina to Stylish Me!

When I posted this refashion in my FB account, a college friend of mine commented "Before: Dalagang Filipina After: Modern day and stylish Joyce Ann." Thus the title of this post. :) Well, my friend is not exaggerating. This dress really looks like a Dalagang Filipina look, very old fashioned!

But before I start with any refashioning, I notice big holes in the top part.

Instead of fixing it, I decided to just cut it all! 

Then I start taking in 2 inches on both sides and sew it.

I thought it will be nice if I tried a sweetheart neckline. So that's exactly what I did.

My almost finish dress needed straps and a sash.

Finally, it's ready for a pictorial! I wore it to my cousin's wedding! :)