the refashioners

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i may not be the world’s best seamstress, but over the past couple of years, i’ve gotten a lot more interested in trying my hand at sewing projects. i would still classify myself as a beginner, but that’s no cause to shy away from a little challenge. so when portia of the blog makery asked me if i’d be interested in taking part in the refashioners, i jumped at the opportunity. this year, she selected 20 participants to refashion men’s shirts into something new, and will be sharing a new project every day this month. you can follow along to get inspired, and enter to win a massive prize as part of the refashioners community challenge. you can read all of the details on her blog, but basically, one winner will receive a huge selection of patterns, thread, gift cards, fabric, vintage notions, and two very special indigo-dyed bandanas that i made especially for the project.

my shirt diy is still under wraps for now, but you can follow along on makery to see all of the projects as they go up. and i promise to share my how-to once it goes live!

2 comments

  1. I love that you’re getting involved in this Erin! I was unfortunately too under the pump to officially take part this time, but i’m so excited to see everything the participants are coming up with! xoxo

    1. hehe, i was a little afraid that i couldn’t manage it with my rather high maintenance toddler running around, but i somehow got it done! and i actually like what i came up with! win win! i have wanted to start sewing for such a long time, and projects like this are slowly helping me to build up my confidence to take on more complicated projects. currently thinking about finding a sewing class, just so i know some of the basics!

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