It’s week two of Refashion Runway, and I (somehow) was lucky enough to make it to challenge two – denim! I’ve been reading a lot lately about how overalls are making a comeback so when I saw denim was the week 2 challenge I figured it was time. I found these original bugle boy denim overalls at Goodwill for just $3! Can you believe someone gave these up? 🙂 
I’ve never sewn on denim before (this became apparent when I immediately snapped the denim needle on my sewing machine – helpful hint – lengthen your stitch length!). And so, over the course of 48 hours, three and a half cups of coffee, and two denim needles, what started out as a men’s extra-large was transformed into a pair of (hopefully) cute “short-er-alls” that I don’t feel embarrassed wearing around my hometown. 
- What I did:
- Cut the sides out (to bring them in)
- Shortened them (literally by 2 1/2 feet!)
- Raised the crotch (about 3″),
- Shortened the overall straps
- Made the bib thinner
Sewing on this really thick denim definitely made me nervous (I didn’t realize how strong my sewing machine was!), keeping seams and buttons lined up was difficult, but I’m really happy with how they turned out.. 
The woods we were in were covered in wildflowers, as soon as I saw them I couldn’t help but be inspired.. 
As we wandered around trying to find places to take pictures, we ran into a woman who ended up being the mother of someone I went to high school with (yay for small towns!), she was gracious enough to allow us to take some photos on her property and with her animals. I even was able to pick up some cool clothes from her little shop that I just can’t wait to refashion! 
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Buttons and Birdcages 