Sunday, September 29, 2019

Playing Dress Ups


Hello all you lovely lovelies. A beautiful welcome to you.♥ This last little whiIe I have been in the mood for a little playing. Yes, I have been in the mood for a little dressing up. Though, in saying this I haven't dived headfirst into a bottomless trunk of swanky dresses and costumes, accessorised with swirls and swirls of beaded necklaces, nor indeed high heel shoes; as I did when I was a child.  The dress ups I have been in the mood for is a little tarting up; a little dressing up of a plain denim, white jacket.

I found this jacket in an op shop a few seasons ago with every intention of wearing it in all its 'white-ness', perhaps teamed with a pair of jeans or white pants....or a dress. But you know what, I decided this jacket could perhaps look rather spiffy with a smattering of fabrics, fun trims and a few bits and bobs.


As I always do when I am thinking of a little playing, I gathered together some pretty Japanese lawn fabrics that were in my stash, together with a few laces and pretty ribbons. I always seem to gather together a slather of pretties when I embark on tarting up a pretty; much too many really, because I never seem to use all that is front of me. I just like to have them all before me so I can play and see what combinations I dream up. 




So let the playing begin.

I hand stitched fabric to the front yokes cutting the fabric to roughly fit the shape of each yoke, trimming and snipping the fabric, and turning under a tiny hem as I stitched along. The collar is bordered with trim I made from one of the fabrics. As the buttons were fairly pedestrian and didn't appeal to me, I snipped around the 'snap' buttons which unfortunately left rather noticeable holes. Not to worry. This tiny problem was resolved by the covering of the holes with fabric. I covered the buttonhole side with the same fabric as well. After completing all the hand stitching of each fabric piece I then top stitched with the sewing machine. With the addition of vintage buttons and an assortment of laces and ribbons to the sleeves, my 'little plain Jane' jacket has morphed into an original which cannot be replicated. Did I ever tell you I love to wear clothing that cannot be bought off the rack......well, I do. =)







Yep.....I am rather taken with my little pretty.  It's been a welcome change over this last little while to fashion something other than a  quilt. I always get a sense of satisfaction when  a rather plain article of clothing which can be seen everywhere, is transformed by the adding of a few pretties. My tarted up lovely is all ready to be seen out and about this Spring. I am just waiting for the temperature to rise a notch or two.......or thirty! I haven't quite packed away my Winter woollies just yet. Come to think of it, here in Tassie one can never really pack one's woollies away for the season. A woolly or two always needs to be on hand when the weather decides to throw a little tantrum, venting it's displeasure on us mere mortals. One cannot get too comfortable with the warmth of Spring and Summer. There is always a chilly day or two just waiting around that bend in my country road.


Thank you for your sweet visit♥ Thank you for popping by and reading my stuff and nonsense. It is  Sunday morning here and I am off for a little country drive over hill and dale, to then wander around a bric a brac market with my beautiful friend, Trish and her daughter, Holly (my sewing gal).  Why, I might even unearth a  pretty that is just waiting for a little tarting up. You just never know your luck in a small country town. It will be a beautiful drive because wherever the eyes look there are thousands and thousands of Daffodils showing off in all their gloriousness. Yes indeedy, Spring is 'bustin out all over' way down here at the bottom of the world. 'Tis so, so very pretty!

Until the next time...........




Linking up this week to Kathy's, Slow Sunday Stitching and Alycia at Alycia Quilts

55 comments:

  1. Ah - spring, such a distant memory (and ours was dismal so the memory has to go all the way back to LAST year). Sigh. I adore your prettied up jacket and I'm sure it will be commented on by many as you wear it out and about.

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  2. Hi Kim oh wow you sure are a clever chicky ,I love how you have prettied your new jacket up,it looks awesome what a wonderful addition to your wardrobe xx

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  3. So cute! I especially like all the lace on the sleeves. Great job!

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  4. Love this idea! I have a white shirt i never wear so may have to deal to it!!

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  5. How charming and romantic,I love your artwork!Your flowers are always gorgeous too!Have a lovely Sunday!

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    1. I have enjoyed a fabulous Sunday, Maristella. Thank you for gifting me with your beautiful words. Kim Xx

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  6. Honestly your creativity astounds me...Love the look and just enough pretties to wear with anything!

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    1. You are so very kind, Sandi....thank you. Yes, I agree with your comment re being able to wear this jacket with anything....which is always a most excellent thing, isn't it. Thank you for popping by and gifting me with your sweet comments. I hope you enjoy a beautiful week. Kim Xx

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  7. Hi Kim, love your wonderful jacket you have such a wonderful imagination. Hope you have a great day at the market
    Best wishes Kay c xx

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    1. Hello lovely Kay♥ I had a fabulous day at the markets walking in the sunshine, drinking in the Spring blossoms. Alas, no pretties which could perhaps be gussied up were to be found. Not to worry, a beautiful day was enjoyed by all. Thank you for your beautiful visit. Have a beautiful week, lovely lady. Kim Xx

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  8. Bellissimo il ricamo e bellissima la giacca,complimenti!!
    buona domenica

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comments, Roberta. I had a beautiful, spring-filled Sunday. Kim Xx

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  9. I always tremendously enjoy the posts where you show us all your pretty fabrics and trims Kim! And you used them in such a perfect way to give that jacket a unique touch - one that just you can create!
    Have a blessed Sunday drive!

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  10. Love your jacket, so springy, so original! While you are slowly heading into spring, we going into autumn. Happy Stitching!

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  11. This plain white jacket has been transformed into a lovely, cheery work of art! Beautiful! Enjoy wearing it this Spring and Summer!

    Zenda

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  12. That's a great original jacket you have there, just right for going into spring! I hope you had fun at the market. And I love daffodils too! Have a great day.

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  13. I am quite taken with your jacket transformation. It is so beautiful and truly unique. I am eyeing a slightly drab beige blazer that I have that may need a little sprucing up. I am not so willing to add as much as you have on your jacket, but I think I can suffice with a few added details. Thanks so very much for the ideas.

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  14. What a beautiful jacket! I especially like all the laces on the sleeves. I too like to gather too many supplies when creating a project. Putting them back away isn't as easy as getting them out!

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  15. Oh my what a makeover! I am jealous of the beautiful flowers that grow where you are way to hot and arrid for that kind of beauty here. So it is so lovely that you share them.

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  16. Such pretty colors. I love how this turned out! You make such fun stuff.

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  17. Your posts always bring a smile to my face and brighten up my day. Nice to see your daffodil yellow. We have marigold, zinnia and dahlia yellow and orange as we bounce (the temps are on a roller coaster here) our way into autumn. The tarted up jacket is just delightful. You are so clever.
    Pat

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  18. Oh my gosh that is fantastic!!! Your dress up version is just gorgeous - but the sleeves - oh my - the sleeves... my favorite part!! I LOVE it!

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  19. What a wonderful transformation Kim; it’s a stunning garment now! 😍

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  20. Your tarted up denim jacket is such a perfect Kim creation and will make anyone smile when they see you wearing it! I live the fabrics that you chose and the lace on the sleeves. It’s magical, and wonderfully YOU!

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  21. What an excellent idea for dressing up your jacket. As always I love your beautiful pictures and flowers!

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  22. Your plain Jane jacket has been transformed into a work of art! I especially love the lace on the sleeves, would never have thought of that myself.

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  23. Lovely, absolutely lovely embellished spring jacket. Please tell, do I spot some Liberty Lawn Tana fabrics adorning your one-of-a-kind article of clothing? It is difficult to choose a favorite adornment, but I am partial to the lace and eyelet trims. Do enjoy your spring drive while admiring the bright and cheery daffodils.

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  24. Oh I bet you enjoyed your lovely drive with all the flowers peeing out. I am so curious if you did find something plain that needed your special creative touches to give it new life. Your jacket there is just fantastic, I don't know how you decide with all those beautiful pieces that you have in your stash, I wouldn't know which to choose. I so love the patchwork look you gave to it and your sleeves are so wonderful with the layers of goodness there! Another Stunning creation that is for sure!

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  25. You are the most amazing designer - and sewist (I'm not so fond of the word sew-er LOL) The little jacket is one of the cutest I've ever seen, such cleverness! And what amazing photos of the jacket and flowers - you have such an eye for the clever photo. Happy new week to you my dear - I am crocheting a tablecloth for my current project and it is even lying flat, as it should - happy days!

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  26. Gorgeous transformation Kim. What a smart, unique item you have turned that jacket into. Hope you had a successful trip to the market. xx

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  27. Wow! Your new jacket is gorgeous! What a beautiful change you've made. I enjoyed looking at all of your trims and fabrics you pulled, deciding what to use. And your photos....wow again! Are all of the daffodils from your garden?

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  28. Hi dear Kim, you are really a magician on your sewingmachine.
    Love your beautiful jacket.
    Have a very nice week.

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    1. You are very sweet, Loes....thank you♥ Wish I really was a magician; just imagine what could be done with a magic wand. I would rather love swirling and twirling it around, sprinkling pretties everywhere. =) Thank you for your beautiful visit, lovely lady. I hope you are enjoying a beautiful week, baking magical cakes. Kim Xx

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  29. Ooooh My! This is amazing. It's so fun to see what you think of doing. I totally love this. I think the fabric around the buttons is the best part. So creative. Makes me want to see what I can do. There must be something in my closet that needs some Oh La La.

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  30. That is the perfect jacket to usher in the lovely season of Spring! I love the lace on the sleeves and all the fabrics scream "sunny, warm weather"!! Beautiful job.

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  31. Well that turned out rather charming! I love all the laces and trims you sewed on it. Such a fun piece to wear. You are so talented. I love all you do.
    xx Beca

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  32. You have the best collection of pretty bits and pieces and have definitely worked your own style of magic on this jacket. I love it all but especially the way you manage to add all those different bits but keep it looking deliberate and balanced. Very cool!

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  33. Beautiful job on the jacket. The materials you used look just right on the jacket. You have a wonderful collection of fabrics and ribbons. We are turning into Autumn but hot temperatures are returning. Have a great week.
    Marion

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    1. Thank you, lovely Marion. My Aladdin's cave of fabrics, ribbons and laces, always reveal a stash of pretties just perfect for the pretty I am working on. =) Kim Xx

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  34. What beautiful fabrics. You did such a lovely job. Those ribbons are gorgeous.
    Marilyn

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    1. Thank you, lovely Marilyn. Yes, all those ribbons and fabrics do sing a happy song, don't they. It's a magical stash of pretties that I hoard. =) Kim Xx

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  35. I love all your playing with fabrics and trims and such. What a great jacket you have created. I was somewhat confused by the daffodils and spring flowers, but then realized you are in the southern hemisphere. I am getting pumpkins and fall into my weather here up north.

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  36. I am so moved by your creativity, Kim. Not only do you have the 'ideas' but you follow through and that is outstanding. Love this dressed-up jacket; it is so YOU. The laces on the sleeves are wonderful! Keep sewing along and keeping us in-the-loop. I always look forward to seeing a new SarahLizzies posting.

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  37. As women, we're never too old for dress up! Beauty is something we all love. Your new jacket is beautiful and know you are beautiful when you are wearing it!

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  38. How beautiful your jacket looks now Kim. I just adore it & the gorgeous lawn fabrics you have used to tart it up. I bet you get lots of comments when you wear it - even more so if you have those flowers poking out of the pockets!!! I am sorry I have not been on here - I have been away with Mum for 12 days as she broke her hip bone & am just home now for a quick few days, then back again. Lucky I remembered to take some knitting with me. Xxx

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  39. Oh the jacket turned out simply beautiful! Can you imagine what an outrageous price you would pay for an original like that. You really have a talent for putting together colors and patterns. I love it!

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  40. Kim - with all those choices of fabric and bric-a-brac, however did you choose? I love the finished product, especially the eyelet lace on the sleeves. I hope you are wearing this lovely on your trip over hill and dale! The picture with the spring beauties in the neck of the jacket is inspired! Enjoy the rest of your week, and all that spring has to offer!

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  41. What a marvellous updo of that plain Jane jacket. You will certainly be stepping out in style this Spring :)

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  42. What a wonderful transformation of the jacket. I love the colored fabric by the buttons! You will be a breath of fresh air my cute friend.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. The coloured fabrics on which the buttons sit do maketh the jacket, don't they. =) Thank you for your beautiful comments, my lovely friend. It is always a lovely day when you visit my little place♥ Kim Xx

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  43. Wow-Zees kim, you really designed and created a one of a kind masterpiece!! i really like the fabrics you chose and how they go together so well and are yet so unique. i like that you changed the buttons, that was needed and the ones you picked are perfect!!

    i was a tad distracted by the daffodils, they are so lovely. we will be closing up the gardens shortly, adding 450 bulbs before we do. i love spring and all the sweet surprises that pop up in the gardens!!

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  44. What a lovely wearable art piece . . . perfection :)

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  45. Lace on the sleeves - very clever and creative! A lovely and colourful transformation. It's very you :)

    -Soma

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  46. I love the way you’ve prettied up your jacket, Kim!
    It’s a great way to have all those pretty fabrics with you when you go out.
    And I just love the lace and ‘broidery anglaise!
    Well done my friend!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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  47. Such a beautiful jacket that would catch the eye of everyone wherever it travels!

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