French Sugar Parisian Upcycled Crocheted Dress - $135.00

Upcycled Crochet Dress



Crochet Ribbon


The last time I crocheted anything was back in the 70's! But you know, it's like riding a bicycle - it all comes back to you!  LOL!  Evenutally!!!!

Layers of Crochet

This all started with this simple beautiful crocheted white top. I wanted to make it into an ensemble over a vintage slip AND to be able to wear it by itself. So I added crocheted strips of ribbon fringe on the bottom and then crocheted small little flower disks.
In regards to the vintage slip. I chose a pale peach color that looks wonderful under white - very flesh-tone so it gives an elusion. I crocheted a six inch portion to match the same pattern as the top and attached it by hand to the bottom of the slip. The middle portion was actually resqued from a linen skirt. I took that an attached it to the vintage slip. Then on the bottom of the slip I attached a vintage pleated nylon lace from another vintage slip.  I love the over-all look. Had some left-over fabric from the trim and made it into a small rose and put a pin-enclosure on the back.
In regards to the top being worn by itself, say over a pair of blue-jeans, I crocheed a large white flower, as shown in the last picture.  I really did have a lot of fun with this garment even though it was very time-consuming - got to watch a lot of TV!
Currently this garment is on it's way to "Altered Couture" Magazine for a photo-shoot for one of their up-coming issues. If interested in this garment, I can have it back here to ship-out in three weeks.

Just By Itself!

French Sugar Parisian Upcycled Tank-top "Paris" - $48.00 SOLD



"Paris"



Another one of my beautiful upcycled tank tops! This one is called "Paris"!  I really love the color combinations of the tank with the beautiful ecru cotton lace. Just stunning! I've just posted this garment at my Etsy shop. Enjoy!

French Sugar Parisian Upcycled Tank-top "Chardonnay" - $48.00

"Chardonnay"

I have so many of these adorable shirts that I believe are "works-of-art" in their own right. So I'm always looking to incorporate them into different garments. Recently, as posted, I've been using them for beret's. But I wanted to do something a little different so this garment is my most recent creation. They're lite and a breeze to wear but have a little "sass" to them. I adore the cotton net lace along the bottom and at the neck. Enjoy!  I've just posted "Chardonnay" at my Etsy shop. PLEASE NOTE: This top is currently on it's way to "Altered Couture" Magazine for a photo-shoot.

French Sugar Parisian Leopard Halter Top - $52.00

Sometmes I run across a fabric that I just have to have! This fabric is one of them. I could only imagine it as this garment and so here is the result. I love this because it's so adjustable. It has the tie running thru the top so you can put the bow either on the side or in the back. It also simply ties in the back at the bottom. The fabric is so beautiful and so soft to the touch so it will be a dream to wear! Just love this and it's now available at my Etsy shop. Enjoy!

French Sugar Parisian Upcycled Lace Top - $63.00

Cute top but the fancy part was in the back with the black lace insert - so I just embellished it in the front and on the bottom. By adding black lace to the bottom, it extended the length and gave a softer look to it. And of course, on the straps, I added more goodies of lace and roses. But what gives this top it's edgy look is the black beading draped across the front. This item was just posted on my Etsy shop. Enjoy!

French Sugar Parisian Upcycled Bolero Jacket - $64.00

I adore white eyelet fabric. Nothing speaks Spring and Summer than "eyelet". When I see it, all sorts of idea's pop into my head. This is a perfect example. Originally starting out as a long-sleeved button-down blouse, it slowly transformed itself into this precious bolero jacket.  It all started with the crocheted ecru colored collar which has tiny little white pearls crocheted into it. On the collar I attached two pieces of vintage French lace. On the bottom are are two layers of lace. Top layer is ecru and underneath, creamy white see-thru lace. I made sure to trim out the edge of the short sleeves. So perfect and you can find this at my Etsy Shop. Enjoy!

French Sugar Parisian Soft White Cover-Up - $57.00

This lovely top was so easy to change over to a beautiful cover-up top. The bottom had a large piece of rouching on the bottom. I simply cut it off, and saved the rouching for another project. Then I took this absolutely gorgeous "tear-drop" white cream lace and attached it to the bottom where the rouching was. Whala! Now it can be worn over a vintage slip, tank top or cami. Think about the possiblities - you can use it as a cover-up over a sphagetti dress in the evening. So adorable and the fabric is so soft and comfy!  Just posted this to my Etsy shop.

Enjoy!