From Immodest Maxi Dress to Modest Maxi Skirt...

One of my finds on my recent thrifting trip was a knit fabric maxi dress.  

It was the sleeveless - elastic across the bust kind.  But the colors were wonderful.  In fact, as I walked around the store with it hanging on my shoulder - 

several people commented that those were 'good colors' for me.  

So for $5 - home it came.  I figured I could transform it into a skirt.

Step 1 - cut off the elastic top.

 Step 2 - lay another maxi skirt, that fits, on top for a length estimate... 

 chop some more off the top of the non-elastic skirt portion.

 Step 3 - sew a large running stitch all the way around the top 

of the non elastic skirt portion.  

(tip - I sewed 2 running stitches - one between each side seam.  This made it easier to work with.)  

Pull the back thread of the running stitch to gather the fabric 

till it fits into the elastic portion.  Stitch together - 

with skirt inside out and right sides together.

 Step 4 - The elastic portion was just too deep for my waist - 

so I sewed it in half.  

(folded it down and sewed it onto the seam where the elastic portion meets the bottom part.) 

A new upcycled maxi skirt for me!  In great colors!

  (Sorry - the colors in this photo are very off...

nighttime indoor photography at its finest.)

Head Covering Christian Women Hit the Streets...

I just spent 2 days with some wonderful friends and Godly ladies.  

We were on a mission - a bargain hunting mission.  In other words - 

for 2 days we hit thrift and discount stores looking for treasures.  

But we had a 2nd equal and important mission...

and that was to represent Jesus everywhere we went.  

We did find great stuff...

a lot of stuff...

 And we had sweet times of sharing and fellowship around the Word...

But when we hit the streets... I was intrigued with how folks 

were drawn to us.  (not necessarily evident in these photos.) 

People seemed to love to chat with us.  It was our prayer 

that we would shine the light of Jesus where ever we went,

through everyday living and shopping. 

It was a joy to talk with strangers and feel their excitement in encountering us.  

We were not anything special - just 17 ladies with smiles and 

joy on our faces - dressing modestly and wearing head coverings.  

But you could feel Jesus join our journey and I trust He was glorified.

Don't be afraid to be 'different'... it may be just what someone is longing for!

 

 To view more  - check out the post on my other blog.

A New Free Online Headcovering Booklet...

I recently became aware of a blogger who just made an ebook available.  

Entitled - 'Why I Started Covering My Hair' - it's all about 

her reasons and thoughts on her headcovering journey.  

She jotted them all down so that in the face of temptation 

and difficult questions - she could refer to them 

and have the words she needs.  Good idea! 

A unique aspect to this book is the comparison Renee makes between us...

and Satan.  Yes, you read that right.   Renee tells us

 that when we are unwilling to cover our heads - 

we are modeling the very acts of Satan...acts which resulted in his fall.  

Oh my - that's pretty serious stuff!

This book is jam packed with hard hitting truths and

doesn't pull any punches.

 It's definitely worth your read.
(click on the black words in this post)

Free Online Headcovering Femininity Magazine...

Did you know there is a beautiful Christian bi-monthly 

color magazine that features headcovering girls?
I didn't either and I'm in  love!

 You can subscribe to the paper version...

 or read the digital version for free.  

Head over to the Daughters of Promise website 

and see for yourself how awesome this venture is.  

The target group seems to be teens to young moms - 

but I'm 'old' - and much of it speaks to me too!
 
(You'll also find super cute modest outfits, girl-stuff and great articles about following Jesus in real life.)

Below is the 2014 March/April issue.

 

Let me know what you think!

(This is not a paid advertisement - I don't even know the gals involved.)

Scripture Sunday - Now Is the Day...

I often assume that my readers have already given their hearts and lives to Jesus.

Since my blog topics are related to obeying Jesus and his Word - the result of our salvation.  

But perhaps that is not the case for you.  

If not - I invite you today... to choose Jesus over this world.  

The result is life abundant in this life - and eternity in heaven in the next.   

It's truly a life worth living - not easy to be sure - but oh so worth it!
Won't you let this day - be your day - of salvation!

Modest Warm Spring Outfit...

It's been a while since I did a modest outfit - so why not?  

This is me from yesterday... church and an

 anniversary party for my mother-in-law in the afternoon.
The weather turned cold again - so my challenge was to 

look Springy and be warm at the same time.

 So let's see what we have here...

Brown tiered skirt - Thrifted

Pink turtleneck shirt - can't remember

Brown shoes - Thrifted (yes - really!)

Brown trouser socks - can't remember

Beige shirt worn underneath for warmth - Old Navy

Cream lace vest - Thrifted

Cream and rosy reds scarf - Cracker Barrel - (Birthday gift to myself - 60% off!)

See a common denominator there?  

I'm a thrifty gal from a way back!

 I turned a significant number over the weekend - it may show a bit. :)  

Ahh well - l'm gonna enjoy life anyway.

I highly recommend shopping Cracker Barrel's 60% off displays.  

I'm not one for tying my scarves like everyone else...
 I flip 'em and knot 'em and do all sorts of contortions
with 'em till I'm OK with the result. Weird I know.

But a new (and NOT thrifted scarf) for $7.20 works for me!

Linking to Modest Monday