Today’s post is a transformational one! Here at my sewing school many of my students love to sew from vintage fabrics or revamp an old garment into new!
Vintage sewing is so popular and I enjoy seeing old style fabrics come to life! Re-vamping old garments can also save you money on fabric and save you from throwing out an old garment or accessory in your wardrobe which still has lots of life left in the fabric.
Anita as shown below brought to class a vintage blanket intending to make cushion covers. However with one look at the vintage blanket I could see it was such a good quality felted wool. I suggested another idea – to make a gorgeous warm winter cape! And this is just what Anita did. See the series of pictures below at various stages in the making.
Curved neckline & front toggle closures
Pockets cut on the bias with fringing cut from the edge of blanket.
Pattern matching – a must!
Overlocked edging
Made from this New Look pattern
In the making
Well done Anita what a wonderfully warm winter cape for you to wear!
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