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i made this cute vest from an old skirt that my grandma gave me because she wouldn’t wear it anymore. Added a little satin leftovers for the bra-like thingies, vinyl buttons and here we go :)
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reclaimed skirt fabric (wool), reclaimed skirt lining, vinyl buttons, satin
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Jul 10, 2011, 07.59 PMby pinapolee
Wow! I really like this!
Dec 5, 2008, 12.06 AMby paranoire
Thanks a lot :D
Nov 16, 2008, 04.53 PMby nysister
What an adorable version! I love it. Great work!
Nov 12, 2008, 02.43 PMby kittilia
Omg that’s beautiful. Absolutely love it.
Jul 15, 2008, 11.29 PMby supercoolmom
Love your take on it!
Apr 25, 2008, 04.49 AMby finnbeginner
so pretty :>
Feb 10, 2008, 05.54 PMby sewstacey
this is gorgeous!
Nov 10, 2007, 08.40 AMby nadail
wonderful! job well done _
Aug 15, 2007, 08.22 PMby youngatheart
this is an amazing vest!!!!
Jul 22, 2007, 08.22 AMby paranoire
Thank you all :)
i used the Franzi pattern and drew a different neckline freehand, changed the seams in front, didn’t sew the tab in back and added the satin cups.
Jul 11, 2007, 03.20 AMby majnets3s
Very nice
Jul 10, 2007, 09.44 PMby pranamama
Dd you make alterations to the Franzi pattern or start from scratch? gorgeous vest and photos. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jul 8, 2007, 08.09 PMby nikkishell
Hooray for recycling!! Great job and beautiful shot too.
Jul 8, 2007, 11.54 AMby katrena
u did an excellent job.