Sunday, May 17, 2015

Refashion: Too Small Zara Beaded Crop Top to Bolero Jacket

I thrifted this Zara beaded crop top from Goodwill last week for only $8. It was too tight for anyone bigger than an A cup and too short for me (lower boobage was showing! LOL!). The back had a centre back zipper which I couldn't zip up (actually down for this top). But the garment was in excellent condition and I was really drawn in by the excellent workmanship so I bought it for refashioning.
Garment before front

Garment before back
I looked at it for a few days and decided to turn it front to back. Using my trusty seam ripper, I carefully ripped out the centre back seam and the centre back zipper, hand sewn the lining back to the beaded fabric and voila! A beaded bolero jacket! It took me less than an hour to do and I'm quite pleased with the result:


I think it can look good with a black tank top and jeans or with a black evening dress. Quite a versatile piece. Hubby saw it and asked me if I was going to dress as a Matador for Halloween! Funny man!
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  1. Sarah LizMay 17, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    That is gorgeous, and the embroidery look is right on trend :).

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    1. LovenickyMay 17, 2015 at 1:20 PM

      Thanks Sarah Liz! I have a weakness for fine beading, embroidery, ethnic-inspired garments. Hopefully I will get lots of use out of this piece.

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  2. tutifrutiMay 30, 2015 at 10:31 AM

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    1. LovenickyMay 30, 2015 at 10:18 PM

      Thanks tutifruti for your interest! I haven't thought about selling it yet. Perhaps I should set up one of those 'Shop My Closet' link on my site? '-)

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    2. LovenickyJuly 25, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks Mikel! I am not thinking about selling it yet because I do love it still. But thanks for your interest!

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  3. LovenickySeptember 26, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Thanks Cinda! I'm looking forward to wearing it for my birthday!

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  4. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Jeez! Where did you find it for 8 USD? such a great solution! please tell me if you find another one!! I would appreciate it, really!

    lyricaonyrica@gmail.com

    Thank you!!

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    1. LovenickyOctober 19, 2015 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks Lyrica Onyrica! I was really lucky to have found it in my local Good Will. I don't think I'll ever be that lucky again! LOL!

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