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So, whilst in this lethargic state of mind I’ve mustered up the energy to have a think about some alterations I’m planning for a few items lurking in my craft room.

Although I haven’t jumped to the scissors and sewing machine today, sharing them on this blog with give me the momentum to start and finish the job.

Shiny shiny top
First up is this pretty vest top that I found in an inexpensive little boutique on Portobello Road a few years ago. Its always been a little on the small side and now it doesn’t really fit me at all. Plus when I bought it the main thing about it that I loved was the sequined neckline and straps. I wasn’t too fussed about the rest of it. The plan here is to remove the sequined neckline and  make a new top to attach it to. Ideally I’d like to use a dark fabric and instead of making another vest try creating a little short sleeved top.

The top skirt
I’ve already mentioned this one in an earlier post. I saw this size 14 halter neck top in a charity shop and mistook it for a skirt. At first I was disapointed because it would be too big for me as a top but then I thought maybe I could transform it. I think it would make a lovely skirt indeed.

1960′s shift dress
This was a bit of an impulse buy from e-bay. It reminded me of a lovely vintage dress I’d seen Roisin Murphy wearing. One of the downsides of e-bay though is that you don’t get the opportunity to try on clothes before you buy. Although I love this dress it is too wide for me and the neck is teeny tiny and too tight. I don’t want to do much to this dress other than make it fit me better. I love its sixties simplicity.

Flowy florals
Finally there’s this floral dress which lost out to a make-over to the pink print skirt I made at the alterations class. I still think it would benefit from cutting off the top and the bottom and making it a calf length, country style skirt.

Well, I think that’s enough to be getting on with for a while. I don’t necessarily know how I’m going to make these alterations but that’s all part of the learning process. I might do the floral skirt first as I can use the knowledge I gained from the class.