




I cannot tell you the hand wringing poor Marie went through over the misunderstanding regarding the brief. But here’s the thing. The point of these blogger posts is to provide inspiration. (they’re not entering the competition. You are. So as long as YOU use jeans, it’s all good!) And as far as I’m concerned Marie has done that in spades, as you COULD totally adapt this to be made from old jeans. It’s the panelling and blocking of the different shades of blue that is the takeaway here, as far as jeans refashioning is concerned. Take a closer look at the pattern pieces that this top is comprised of. Widen those darker coloured side panels slightly, which will enable you to narrow the front pattern piece. Back has a CB seam anyway so hey presto….all those pattern pieces are then narrow enough to be cut from jeans. Job done I’d say Marie!! And for the record, whether you use a pattern or free wheel it….it still totally counts as a refashion! (IMHO)
You can find Marie here or here. And if you’re inspired to get your refashion on and enter the Community Challenge and be in with a chance of winning some epic prizes…DO IT! Deadline for entries is 30th Sept. Midnight GMT.
….I think you’ve got the idea now right? Essentially we want you to refashion some jeans! (You can find the full details/small print of the brief here). BUT, if you want to be in with a chance of winning one of these amazing prize packages you need to SHARE that refashion with us in one of the following ways:
- On Instagram: Share a pic using the hashtags #therefashioners2016 and #jeanius
- On Pinterest: There is a community board here where you can pin your makes. (You will need to request an invite to join)
- On Facebook: There is a community board here where you can post your makes (You will need to request an invite to join)
Only entries shared via the above 3 methods will be entered into the competition. Closing date for entries is 30th September 2016 Midnight GMT. Good luck!!
Marie, I have totally gone off in a different direction like you did & been totally embarrassed! We’re all human! And, Ive also experienced finishing a top that was not a good style on me. So frustrating! Can it be converted to a vest?
I’m really loving the patchwork denim trend too and I honestly think your top looks great. It’s probably pairing it with an A line skirt that really highlights the boxiness because they both shape out at the bottom. I think if you paired it with a pencil skirt or slim-fitting trousers it would still be wearable.
Agreed on pairing, Jill. The top looks great, Marie! For what it’s worth: I keep imagining some light-colored chevron stripes in the middle block. Perhaps applying a V-shaped applique/stripe/sashiko design might balance the boxiness you describe. Really nice work overall. Color me inspired!
Hi Marie
I have just started refashioning clothes but have been sewing for a long time. I just love your top, adore the boxy tops and patchwork is awesome. You did a great job even if you didn’t use jeans.
I saw this over on The Stitching Odyssey and wanted to say well done for making such a fabulous top! I can’t believe you made it out of that denim, I love the style of it. Congrats for working with Denim too, the top is fab! XxxX