Re-fashioning

I am addicted to re-fashioning................it is such a fun way to spend my spare time lately.  I think what draws me to this is the utilitarianist ideal:  take something not being used for its intended purpose and making it into something else.

My Linus Project year long contribution project uses only repurposed materials.  It was just an idea, but one that I am pretty excited about so far.

Vintage Fashion - My size

I completely adore vintage clothing, retro fashions and antique accessories. For a number of reasons, I have arrived back at this amazing part of my life where I feel empowered to create a life of my own making, unlimited by preconceived ideas. When I moved to Austin in 2007, I was well on my way to this point, but then taking a job where I wear a uniform daily dampened my enthusiasm. I am ready to move forward, away from a uniformed job and back into a world of my own creating.

Many boutiques in Austin offer vintage fashions - some are actually even reasonable. Many thrift stores and Goodwills in the area also offer some great finds. My biggest obstacle is the clothing size. I am not a small girl, so I am always hunting for things that fit. Luckily, I know how to sew and alter. I found a website with retro patterns. When I am out shopping, I find clothing items that have the look I want and then begin the process of re-fashioning in my size. It is not that hard.