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Vacay T-shirt and Shirt Dress Refash

Got a plain black T? Make it fancy by embroidering some letters or pictures on it!


I picked my word: RESFEBER
Definition: The restless race of the traveler's heart before the journey begins.
We are planning a summer trip, and I'm gearing up for just a carry on for the plane! 
No time for baggage claim! 
But I gotta be stylish ya know?

I measured out how big I wanted the letters to be and 
sectioned them off in equal parts with some chalk.


Let the stitching begin!

I did a basic chain stitch for all the letters. 
This is when the thread is doubled and you stitch up through the middle 
of the previous stitch creating a "chain" look.






I'm ready to go! I really like the way the v-neck highlights the placement of the word.
The white embroidery thread adds a nice contrast, but you could do all the colors!


 Next up: Craft Party
I try to get my friends to craft with me a couple times a year. I don't even have to bribe them with food or drinks!
We are making lavender filled sleep masks this time!
This year I won a margarita party from a local amazing Mexican restaurant! You should go! www.taxcorestaurant.com This is not a paid advertisement. I just really like this place!!!!
My marg party came complete with some snacks to share! It was simply amazing and just so wonderful that I could share all the deliciousness with friends!







I needed an outfit to wear to said craft party, and I had an idea for a shirt dress. 
I found these two beauties below in the men's section of the thrift sore and brought them home, washed 'em and started cutting 'em up!


Chopped in half.
Picked off the pocket of one, and placed it on the other.
Rolled up the sleeved and hemmed.
Sewed them both together.
Made a sash.
DONE!



Denim and leather twinning!


Super cute and comfy!

See you next time!



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