Sunday, February 26, 2012

DIY for sewing novices - button swap

Collectively, these coats cost me $22 and a 1/5 of a lasagna. The red peacoat was from a clothes swap, so it was $0. The cuffs needed rehemming, and since I can't sew, I took a lasagna and five pieces of clothing needing repairs to my friend's mom. Still following? She even added a nice black trim. The second coat was a $12 thrift store dream find - virgin wool, beautifully designed and with a pretty fuschia lining. But I thought both could be spruced up with some new buttons, so I dropped another $10 at Fabricland. I didn't take any pictures pre-alteration, so just squeeze your eyes shut really tight and use your imagination. The red coat came with boring red buttons, and the navy coat had none. I was told that without buttons it looked like a housecoat (ahem, B). Now it just looks like the coat of a Russian spy. Who bakes lasagnas.

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Coat - Swapped (Jacob)
Buttons - Fabricland
Jeans - Superblue (Australia)
Boots - Thrifted (Etienne Aigner)
Socks - Lorpen
Earmuffs - ? via mall kiosk
Scarf - Gifted
Gloves - Auclair via Winners







Coat - Thrifted
Buttons - Fabricland
Pants - Thrifted (BCBG)
Shoes - Old Navy
Gloves - Auclair via Winnera
Gift - Gifted from Dooney and Burke
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10 comments:

  1. Celynne5 March 2012 at 14:38

    That red coat is awesome, and it looks great on you. Now you've got me thinking of Mad Magazine's Spy vs. Spy.

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  2. Tinfoil Tiaras9 January 2013 at 14:03

    Haha you crack me up- a very stylish cook at that! I love that bright red on you- really looks great with your skin tone! P.S. You've inspired me to make Greek Salad- I bought all the ingredients and am making it for dinner tmr :)

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  3. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes9 January 2013 at 14:03

    Kat, is that second coat vintage, it looks as if it is. They are always made so well and super warm. It looks great on you. Funny story. I am now hungry. I love lasagna. Dawn Suitcase Vignetttes xo

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  4. teddi9 January 2013 at 14:04

    kat you're funny! your coats look fab. it helps to know people that sew. in my case it's my mom. i eat lasagna, but haven't baked one in ages.

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  5. Girlie Blogger9 January 2013 at 14:04

    Fantastic coats. And such great prices too.
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  6. H&K Style Journey9 January 2013 at 14:04

    These coats are great! Lasagna as a trade off was a great idea :)

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  7. Lisa9 January 2013 at 14:04

    I love the new buttons! And it is so great that you swapped food for the service :) I have a few pieces of clothing that I intend to swap the buttons on.. one day! Eventually! Oh my...

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  8. Tracy9 January 2013 at 14:04

    I like both coats. But I LOVE the peacoat. What a great idea with the trim and the new buttons. What a deal. I can't believe someone gave that coat away. Wow.

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  9. asecondglanceblog9 January 2013 at 14:04

    It wasn't in the vintage section, but I think it is based on the faded and fraying fabric tag and the quality of the workmanship. Besides, vintage sounds so much more exotic than thrifted.

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  10. asecondglanceblog9 January 2013 at 14:04

    Let me know how the Greek salad turns out! Now I'm hungry for it again. Can I come over?

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