Restyle or Revive
Madam to Sews loves turning Something Old into something New or Chic, Sentimental or Practical
We’ve been entrusted with wedding gowns, beloved jeans, flannel shirts and baby’s clothes…transforming them into as many incarnations as were imagined: for Christenings, slipcovers, softies, tote bags, quilts and Brides’ robes; whatever’s new on Pinterest! It’s Madam to Sews’ special delight to translate your idea and design; using just the right touch, the appropriate techniques into your envisioned piece. Thirty years of Dress-making, and a pinch of intuition, assures the perfect re-do!
Bring online images, drawings, photos, links – whatever inspires your vision – with your Something Old to the first consultation. We discuss the opportunity your Piece presents and go from there. Madam Sew can also offer ideas; we always get to the heart of the transformation. Theres a short list of Befores and Afters below.
Revive outerwear and coats whose lining is shredded, ripped, sagging. Linings extend the life of a garment and help it to hold its style-lines, its shape. The lining may add some warmth; and always makes the coat slip on and off more easily. Madam to Sews replaces entire linings, sleeves, pockets on coats, leathers and outerwear. Replace lining with a traditional fabric or add a pop of color and excitement!
From Grandam’s wedding gown to Toddler’s Flower Girl dress:
Here’s a sampling of the Something-Olds we can ReStyle, Revive or Make (“Befores”)
- Your own (new-or-now vintage) special piece of clothing – requiring more than just an alteration
- Yours, Mom’s, Grandma’s and older or thrifted Wedding Gown
- A Thrift-find (new or vintage)
- Jeans (newer or vintage
- Babys’ first years clothing
- Flannel shirts
- Real silk dresses, garments
- Tee Shirts – college, sports and Family reunions
- Woolens, knitted sweaters
Here’s a sampling of the Restyled and Revived (“Afters)
- From 80’s box and big shoulder jacket to 2020’s chic, contoured fit (a re-build)
- Christening Gowns for girls or boys. Pant Rompers for boys. Bonnets, caps, blankets
- Flower girl dress
- First Communion dresses
- Lace & satin ring bearer pillows
- Bride’s wedding morning silky robes
- Sofa, throw pillow covers
- Car Upholstery yardage (from jeans)
- Tote bags
- Softies, snuggable toys
- Quilts, blankets
- Christmas tree skirts (table top – to full size), Christmas Stockings with your embellishments
- Wall banners
- And — your idea that we haven’t seen yet
Call to share your idea and to make an appointment. Lead time for restyles and revives is at least 6 weeks. You can text images in advance of the phone call, but we need to talk to set the appointment.
