More clothes upcycling - a new shrug!

Another upcycle from my stash today.

This top I've had since my girls were babies. I remember buying it thinking that it might be one I could wear when breastfeeding as it was nice and stretchy and the cut would allow good 'access' so to speak! :)

Well - I have to admit that I have NEVER worn this top!

So something had to be done with it.

It's really not very flattering..

Being so fitted, nothing can be 'hidden'!  So I decided to just transform it into a small shrug!

It was a simple upcycle - I literally cut where I thought the shrug would end - trying it on a couple of times to get the length and cut right, then matching up the two sides so it was even.

I then decided to finish it off with a rolled hem - after playing around with my machine last week and discovering all the cool things it can do - I figured I need to actually start doing them!

And here is my new shrug:

Black so it can be worn over most outfits, and the fabric also doesn't crease - so it is perfect to scruch up and pop in my handbag in case my shoulders get cool when I'm out!

At least now, this might get worn!! 

 (only around 7 years since I bought it!!)

Do you have any items of clothing that you bought years ago, but have NEVER worn?