63 Days to Go: Wendy’s NDAD Creation

Aug 18, 2012 | 20 Comments

Miss Wendy sent along her very first refashion to be shared with everyone.  This is an exciting moment, people!

I LOVE your blog/project/challenge/event/all of the above! was inspired by your Harvard sweatshirt redo (refresher here!). I can’t find my before photo, but picture a huge long sleeved, heavy sweatshirt.

I took the liberty to find something along these lines to get an idea…

maharishi-obisdian-oversized sweatshirt

This Maharishi Obsidian sweatshirt will do :)

It’s just too hot to think of wearing a sweatshirt, so let’s see what Wendy did to change this!

It was too heavy and baggy to wear, so I decided to refashion it into a “warm weather” wearable.  I chopped off the neck and sleeves, narrowed the sides, and used a thin piece of leftover shirt material for the halter tie.

New Dress A Day - DIY - upcycled vintage sweatshirt

Wendy – After

Keep up your inspiring work!”

Wendy, I love what you did!!  What an awesome first go.  My only adjustment would be the school on your shirt :)   Just kidding, however I have a ton of UT friends who would be very thrilled to see this being worn loud and proud!  Can’t wait to see the next project you have up your sleeve!

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  • Krid

    Great first gom keep them coming!

  • Krid

    *go*

  • Tami

    Terrific idea! That would work wonderful for the shirts I have that the sleeves have gotten messed up.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lizardtraxs Madeline Tautges

    Whaaaattttt. is. this. Who would actually wear this sober, in public?

    • http://twitter.com/WendyLady03 Wendy Johnson

      Wow, rude. I would wear it, I think it’s a brilliant idea. I’ve noticed both of your comments on this site are critical and not at all constructive. I’m all for opinions, but unless you’re going to actually contribute anything to the topic, keep your rude thoughts to yourself. Everyone has different tastes, to each their own, but I firmly believe that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

      • http://www.facebook.com/lizardtraxs Madeline Tautges

        get a life.

        • http://twitter.com/WendyLady03 Wendy Johnson

          Are you telling me to get a life? I’m confused.

      • Guest

        The thing is, the comment section is for honest opinions, which I have just given. Get a life.

        • Keenzi

          Yes, but in an unneccessarily nasty way, which is not supported on this site at all.

        • Katem85

          Wow everyone is entitled to their opinion. No need to get nasty. It’s a blog. People are being creative. If you don’t like that’s fine. Don’t need to be so rude.

    • Fiona

      This is the second mean comment you’ve posted in a week. Why are you such a miserable person that you have to spread your negativity to others?

    • LT

      That is SO rude. Just because something isn’t your taste, doesn’t mean it isn’t a great piece and you should rain all over her parade. Her re-do takes time, effort and an “eye” to see what is hidden in an originally ugly piece. Sour grapes is not becoming on anyone, you might want to keep that in mind. I veiw the pieces on this site as art and not everything is going to be to your taste, but you can still appreciate the work put into it

    • DinaB

      If you wish to post your opinion, at least have the courage to put your name and take ownership of your thoughts.

  • Christie

    cute idea

  • Ginia Magers

    I really like this! I have several shirts I may do this to!

  • Sarah_H.

    Cute! I would not have thought of a halter top. And I love to see a re-do on someone with graying hair, like me! Keep em coming Wendy.

  • Natchez

    This is a fun idea! Nice work, Wendy!

  • Judy B

    Nice ‘thinking outside the box’–I never would have thought of that!

  • diane2809

    Wendy, I like your re-do – taking something wintery and making it summery – and I’ll bet it’s really comfortable, too! Great job!

  • Amy

    If I knew how to sew I would do this with some of my sweatshirts/tees.