Sunday, August 2, 2009

Thrift Shop Find Inspires Two Projects--Full Story at Eleven

Thrift shop find!

It was $5.90 and too small, but I bought it anyway.











Wouldn't you? It's so cheerful! I can use the fabric for something else. And that seam across the middle is intriguing.











Ah, it isn't just a seam--it's a pocket!













Now this is something I want to try....













And once I make a copy of the skirt, I can turn it into a new bag!
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5 comments:

  1. AmeenahAugust 2, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Wow! Marimekko fabric at the thrift store!? nice deal.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Love it!

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  3. NicolaAugust 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    i have seen and love that print. excellent recycle project! you are going to pattern it for a skirt you'll make in a bigger size? great idea!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  4. VindicitiAugust 2, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    What a cool skirt! I can't wait to see your copy.

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  5. Julie Zaccone StillerAugust 3, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    So that's a pocket in the center of the skirt? Hmmm, strange, hard to picture actually using it. But the fabric is an awesome thrift shop find, and you can re-use the Marimekko tag inside the bag to make it more "official".

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