Monday, December 10, 2012

Adding some pizzazz to your black blazer

Hope everyone had a great weekend. My son was sick , so being at home got my creative juices flowing. I love personal and home design.  I usually seem to focus on one or the other. This weekend I was inspired for a few home redos and I will have pictures soon to follow. This post is dedicated to adding some pizzazz to my black blazer.

Xhilaration Lace Skirt- Target



At Thanksgiving time, my fabulous mom sewed this jacket, that was purchased at the thrift store for $1.99. I have a bad habit of buying things at the thrift store with a idea to transform them. The only problem is my sewing skills are not very good. I knew I wanted a jacket that was cropped and I had the detail of scalloping. So, this is the jacket when I first brought it to my mom. If you don't have a person that will help with your sewing projects most dry cleaners off tailoring services.


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14 comments:

  1. PattiDecember 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Wow, your mom did a fantastic job - this re-worked blazer looks fabulous! Hope your son is much better - and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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    1. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks, she did. I love she is always willing to give anything a whirl.

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Fab look :) luv that skirt

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    1. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks, I was so attracted to the color, during this cold weather.

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  3. Pam @ over50feeling40December 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Great job on the blazer...I love your look and the color of the skirt!!

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  4. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I would have so much fun thrifting if I could only sew. By the time I send items out to be altered it's sometimes more expensive then buying them new. That jacket looks nice with the lace skirt.

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    1. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:33 PM

      Marla, that is very true that tailoring can sometimes be very expensive. That's why I am so grateful she is willing to help me.

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  5. JuliaDecember 11, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    I love your skirt, such a great colour.
    You're so creative with your DIY.
    I usually do my own alterations but anything unusual or special and I'll ask my Mum to help too xo

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    1. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      Thank you, yes I need to practice more on my sewing, but I get so impatient because it rarely turns out like I want it to when I do the alterations.

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  6. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Every girl deserves her own personal tailor! She did a great job producing your idea ... consider it pizazzed. Hope your little one is better.

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    1. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      Thank you, she is lucky she lives 45 minutes away or I am sure I would hound her more.

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  7. CCDecember 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Looks Great! Love the lace skirt! ;)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Oh, how I wish I could sew! I have a seamstress who's wonderful and skillful...wouldn't know what to do without her.
    Your skirt is gorgeous and the jacket! Wow! $1.99? You look fabulous as always!

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