Shiny new (thrifted) things…

I haven’t had much time for thrifting lately, even less for photographing the things I’ve found. Also, I’ve reached a stage where I don’t need anything. Anyone else get like that? I have a mountain of clothes which I really need to go through again and donate back. I also have so many Interesting Things I’m having to put up new shelves to house them all!

Anyway, here are a few bits I couldn’t pass up over the summer.

I found the three at the front for less that £5 in a charity shop. The big yellow plate at the back is an old charity find. The gravy boat and pudding bowl are a part of this set that I already have two pieces from:

It’s awesome! I also have a thing for jugs, so I got these three from charity shops too.

The one above on the right was 30p and has been handpainted by someone at home. It’s so cute.

I also got this dress. Now, I know there has been a craze for owls (search owl on etsy and you’ll see) so I have been avoiding them like the plague. I couldn’t not buy this dress though, I mean look at it – pintucks! wooly! What’s not to love, gotta forgive those cute owls. Great for autumn and winter with a long sleeved tee and jeans underneath.

Awww…

Beccy

Finishing details…

Remember this? I made it ages ago from one of my grandad’s old shirts. I took it in, reset the sleeves and made a new collar.

I reused as much as I could, these bits were the cuffs. Faffy, but cute.

But I didn’t have enough to make any facings. I decided to leave it because I’m lazy, but mum really liked it so I gave it to her. That was ages ago and she hasn’t really worn it because the snipped edges flap up sometimes and look messy.

Cue 6 months later and 10 minutes with some bias binding…

…and it looks so neat now. The miracle of bothering to finish things in a tidy way never ceases to amaze me!
Beccy