Upcycling = Adding value to existing goods (like fashion) through the use of labor, materials and creativity. (c) Paganoonoo
Sharan in her newly upcycled Paganoonoo "Sandy" Blouse. This design is made with three dress shirts, disassembled and reassembled into a new design following Paganoonoo instructions.
I met Sharan at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup Washington. She was immediately noticeable because of her great sense of style.
I was thrilled when she selected the Paganoonoo "Sandy" blouse instructions and then sent photos of her first Paganoonoo upcycle.
Sharan did a beautiful job with fit, construction and color selection.
She followed the instructions to create a high / low hemline and a cuff on 3/4 sleeves.
The back follows the instructions exactly. Note the upside down sleeve at the hem.
Here Sharan stayed with the 3 circles in varying sizes motif, but modified the arrangement. I quite like it! Close ups of the circle appliques:
The key to fitting this blouse is to start with a dress shirt that fits your upper body - any sized person who can find a dress shirt that fits their shoulder, arms and bust they way they like can successfully fit this pattern.
Extra room is added in the hip area so if that area is a bit tight on the base shirt it is okay.
Make your own upcycled Sandy Blouse today! Paganoonoo upcycling instructions are available on Etsy
Happy Upcycling! Michelle
If you would like to see new example garments, get links to my video tips, hear about sales, new patterns and events, please click here to be added to the Paganoonoo mailing list, never sold or shared.
Sharan in her newly upcycled Paganoonoo "Sandy" Blouse. This design is made with three dress shirts, disassembled and reassembled into a new design following Paganoonoo instructions.
I was thrilled when she selected the Paganoonoo "Sandy" blouse instructions and then sent photos of her first Paganoonoo upcycle.
Sharan did a beautiful job with fit, construction and color selection.
She followed the instructions to create a high / low hemline and a cuff on 3/4 sleeves.
The back follows the instructions exactly. Note the upside down sleeve at the hem.
Here Sharan stayed with the 3 circles in varying sizes motif, but modified the arrangement. I quite like it! Close ups of the circle appliques:
Extra room is added in the hip area so if that area is a bit tight on the base shirt it is okay.
Make your own upcycled Sandy Blouse today! Paganoonoo upcycling instructions are available on Etsy
Happy Upcycling! Michelle
If you would like to see new example garments, get links to my video tips, hear about sales, new patterns and events, please click here to be added to the Paganoonoo mailing list, never sold or shared.
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