11/17/08

fashion upgrade

I recently made some fashion upgrades to my new, sturdy, dove blue winter coat:

that had six unoriginal, boring brown buttons:


I made cloth covered buttons with Amy Butler fabric to replace them. I embroidered the fabric a bit to make the patterns jump out. Then I sewed a brown running stitch to outline the pockets, collar, and back piece:
























Much better, yes?

6 comments:

  1. Yes a HUGE improvement there. :) And what would be cute with that would be a green scarf to match the buttons!
    *sigh* We're such a fashionable family... hehehe ;-D

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  2. Or even brown for the stitches! :)

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  3. Wow, I am so impressed with your creativity and resourcefulness! Your coat looks lovely and the color is beautiful. Definitely an upgrade!

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  4. Very lovely. Way to make it your own.

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