DIY slip extender

Hello Brassy Apple Readers!

I'm really excited to share my latest refashion with you.

While in Las Vegas, I found this dress at Forever 21.  I loved the beautiful neckline and creme color. I also loved that it was just under $25.  The length, however, I didn't love.

My first instinct was to lower the hem like I did in my lengthening a dress/skirt refashion.

While I did do that to add a little more length, I quickly realized that it still wouldn't be long enough.  I thought about adding lace and almost did until I was hit with a genius idea:  an extender slip!

If you haven't heard of extender slips yet, you are missing out.  They are a fabulous and easy way to add length to your skirts or dresses that just don't make the cut. If you don't want to make your own you can find some on etsy.

Because I have been crafting so long I already had everything I needed at home.  Here's what I used:

• old slip
• lace
• satin fabric (mine actually was the bottom of a dress I had shortened)

My old slip was too long and horribly outdated.  It also had a useless slit all the way up to the mid-thigh.

This first step is to remove excess length.  

Next, I added the satin fabric.  I wanted more coverage than lace offers, so I used the satin.  That way if it peeked through it wouldn't look like a slip was accidentally showing.

Once the satin was attached, I added the lace on top.  I very carefully pinned to ensure it was sewn evenly around the hem.
At this point, the slit was still open so I could tuck the unfinished edges of the satin and lace into the seam once they were both attached.

And viola, the final result after adding the satin and the lace and closing the slit.

It worked perfectly!  The best part is that because it's not sewn into the dress, I can use it with my other clothes.

The silk fabric makes it look great--even when exposed by the slit.

Dress: Forever 21 (not listed online)

Shoes: Mart of China similar

Belt: Similiar mirrored belt here.

Undershirt: Nikibiki 

(Can I just say how great the Nikibikis are!  They are stretchy and comfortable and gave me just a little more coverage up top.  I found the dress could be a little revealing because the neckline didn't lay flat, thus creating windows.  This shirt was a lifesaver!)

Until next time,

Kara

St Patricks day Printables - kids activities

It's no secret.....I'm not a big fan of decorating for the Holidays. Yes of course we do for Christmas BUT I don't do much around inside my house for most of the Holidays. We still have FUN with the theme of the Holiday,  I just don't splash it around. And some of that FUN I am sharing today. 

We like to get crafty at our house but sometimes I'm just out of a new idea (gasp!) or mommy steam....I know right!? LOL....Let me share with you my new little secret - Paging SUPERMOM Printables!!! Hello life saver!

Spring Fever DIY

It's March and whether the WEATHER is saying it's Spring or not I am feeling ready! Are you? 

Spring brings so many things - Easter, flowers, color, spring cleaning, fresh-ing up the decor, cooking and creating new items and more. Here's a few of some SPRING inspired DIY's from my amazing Brassy Apple Team!

SWEET TOOTH? 

A round up of Recipes using Mini Cadbury eggs on Crafting in the Rain! Get this post pinned for all the links! 

Easy closet organization tips - if you can't see it...

 January has come and gone.....have your resolutions too? If so, you're not the only one. BUT the good thing is it doesn't have to be January to make goals, or clean out or do whatever you want to do! Yes, it's true we get more motivated at certain times of the year, but if you are needing to do something now - do it now! 

I didn't clean out and organize my closet until right before February and you know what I found??? 

Clothes that still had tags on them.

Clothes I hadn't worn all season.

Clothes I forget I had.

Clothes that I didn't relate to any more at ALL.

(insert a sad and sort of guilty face here....LOL!)

I decided I wasn't going to be BUY anything new in February at all for my wardrobe. I tend to thrift quite often and collect new items to add or refashion. But not now. I was putting myself on a spending freeze and I was going to WEAR what was in my closet! 

1) I cleaned it out with my 3 PILE METHOD.

2) I organized everything by COLOR. 

This works for me. Rather than organizing by short sleeves, long sleeves, etc. I like having all my items of the same color together. Then if I'm feeling in a "pink" or a "green" mood today I can easily find all my items in 1 spot. Find a system that works for you. 

(yes I don't have all matching hangers. It doesn't bother me - wink!)

Sharing pieces of your heart - photo a day wrap up

The End of February marks the time to wrap up the #LookUPphotoAday challenge on Instagram that Amy Cornwell and I joined forces to create and host. It was an emotional, heart filling, connecting and sharing through photos - one after another. There was almost 500 photos posted and shared in 1 month that centered on beliefs - whatever they may be.

I wanted to personally thank each person who participated, commented and also just peeked into the photos being shared. I "met" several new ladies and had my heart warmed more than once this month. I loved being able to share little bits of my through a photo and a word inspiration. I want more of that - connecting, sharing, inspiring...... 

I will continue to share on Instagram all facets of my life. I'd love to have you follow me and chat over there! 

Glitter Duck Tape Refashion - NO Sew

This post brought to you by Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine.



I love a trendy way to hold a clutch when it doesn't come with a handle or strap! And this NO SEW Refashion idea using Glitter Duck Brand Craft Tapes just might be the perfect solution for YOU! Duck Brand® Craft Tape is available in Glitter, Fabric, Prism and Washi. Seriously so cool that they have come out with these options.