tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post4235398055073838324..comments2016-06-25T07:29:51.634+01:00Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: For all the clothes I never wear...The Zip Yard!schoolgatestylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374320337030060565[email protected]Blogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-57351693882470568152015-06-02T20:20:12.469+01:002015-06-02T20:20:12.469+01:00You little angel - there's one in Milton Keyne...You little angel - there's one in Milton Keynes which is my nearest local shopping centre! I've been after something like this for ages as I too have some pieces I love but just don't love me. Thanks for sharing. That yellow top looks amazing on you, really does xGlamRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715232195418834831[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-61820808139558438052015-05-30T16:24:22.576+01:002015-05-30T16:24:22.576+01:00What a fab idea! Love the yellow top on you - besp...What a fab idea! Love the yellow top on you - bespoke and so, so pretty! The trousers look great too. Lynne xxDorothy Camperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04003530140111047958[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-79715063733629731002015-05-29T08:43:47.198+01:002015-05-29T08:43:47.198+01:00OMG I am IN. AWE. I am genuinely tempted to get o...OMG I am IN. AWE. I am genuinely tempted to get on a plane and hoof my way there as I have so so so SO much stuff that they could work their magic on. God I WISH we had somewhere like that here. Truly genius concept. Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-23546808343331649942015-05-28T22:25:29.218+01:002015-05-28T22:25:29.218+01:00Really amazing transformations! I love the top! It...Really amazing transformations! I love the top! It's stunning & the outfit with the black blazer is lovely! I wish I could sew! xAndrea InMamasWardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727188816424047076[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-72107390145667212812015-05-27T20:51:29.185+01:002015-05-27T20:51:29.185+01:00Love these transformations - simply amazing :-) xx...Love these transformations - simply amazing :-) xxASHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10899446455250296416[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-18366777234956673782015-05-27T20:41:12.831+01:002015-05-27T20:41:12.831+01:00What a neat idea, Avril. All I need to do is find ...What a neat idea, Avril. All I need to do is find a good tailor who isn't going to charge me a fortune. I have a few things in my closet that can be altered and perhaps "refreshed". Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-83575134653090703072015-05-26T12:22:16.035+01:002015-05-26T12:22:16.035+01:00What a great idea, I never think of getting things...What a great idea, I never think of getting things altered...tell them we'd like one in Shropshire please!!<br />http://mama-of-boys.blogspot.co.uk/Mama Of Boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12789551490436819149[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-23792201181411485132015-05-26T09:54:53.459+01:002015-05-26T09:54:53.459+01:00Great to hear Avril that The Zip Yard alteration w...Great to hear Avril that The Zip Yard alteration went well for you. Starts to get you think what else is in the wardrobe that could do with a nip, tuck and shorten to breath new life into it!Chris Binghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542847610105318640[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-34882401498965900952015-05-25T18:19:48.000+01:002015-05-25T18:19:48.000+01:00Now that is a nifty service to offer. I particula...Now that is a nifty service to offer. I particularly love the dress transformation. Some people are so clever. I am rubbish at needlework, of any kind, so this is brilliant. H xxFashion40ishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680958740028299566[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-25215496132790935972015-05-25T18:02:16.920+01:002015-05-25T18:02:16.920+01:00What a great idea. I love the yellow top. Joan a...What a great idea. I love the yellow top. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00502932322771937446[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-27637530494260550322015-05-25T14:36:32.492+01:002015-05-25T14:36:32.492+01:00What a brilliant idea Avril. I have a few items I ...What a brilliant idea Avril. I have a few items I still want to wear and this post has told me that I can.Iva Grbesichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10482520165725181594[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-3954443785114484852015-05-25T14:32:51.861+01:002015-05-25T14:32:51.861+01:00I'm thinking of all my clothes that don't ...I'm thinking of all my clothes that don't fit - maybe they could sew 2 items together to make 1! Just kidding - I think they've done a great job and the prices sound really reasonable!mel cowlishawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12672452603937317071[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-42955661157952540212015-05-25T13:41:58.704+01:002015-05-25T13:41:58.704+01:00What a brilliant idea!! I have so much that I have...What a brilliant idea!! I have so much that I have given to charity that I could have updated!! Love splitting the jumpsuit into 2 - just genius! xxPoppysStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124498651502796909[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-54817092626954752332015-05-25T12:16:14.654+01:002015-05-25T12:16:14.654+01:00I love this idea! I'm already thinking about ...I love this idea! I'm already thinking about a dress that I own, which I've worn maybe once, possibly twice? This could have a whole new lease of life as a top. Oooh, I'm all inspired now :) Definitely going to do this. It appeals to the 'waste not, want not' side of me!! Love the yellow top btw!The Flaky Fashionistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581205508833966690[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-85798306440535368752015-05-25T11:05:22.234+01:002015-05-25T11:05:22.234+01:00Thats such a great item. We all have so many item...Thats such a great item. We all have so many items we don't wear that could be repurposed.<br /><br />Loving the little top made from your jump suit, it is super cute. x xPlease may I?http://www.blogger.com/profile/09842144622402461558[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-71155387918791329982015-05-25T10:09:57.305+01:002015-05-25T10:09:57.305+01:00I'm with Frances, the fact that the Zip yard w...I'm with Frances, the fact that the Zip yard will suggest what to do with your unloved stuff is the best part of this for me. I never would have thought about splitting the jumpsuit into two pieces - genius! I must go and have a root around in my wardrobe...xxBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17598240313455197168[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-73715150478497576142015-05-25T10:02:35.746+01:002015-05-25T10:02:35.746+01:00Wow what a transformation, the yellow top looks fa...Wow what a transformation, the yellow top looks fab on you as does the jumpsuit transformed into a top and trousers. I love the way they came up with the ideas to make each garment workable for you, this is something I find difficult so to have the Zip Yard come up with solutions like this is invaluable. Off to check out if there is one near me!!School Run Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432880387119507281[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-67288978126423716232015-05-25T09:05:56.813+01:002015-05-25T09:05:56.813+01:00So clever (ha ha see what I just did.....so/sew. W...So clever (ha ha see what I just did.....so/sew. Well I thought it was funny. Adore the print on the yellow top and I don't think it wears you at all. It looks so much easier to style than the previous tunic xI won't wear sludge brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425313534867225963[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-64752054024012360292015-05-25T08:35:34.925+01:002015-05-25T08:35:34.925+01:00OMG that yellow top is gorgeous! You have to keep ...OMG that yellow top is gorgeous! You have to keep it now Avril, it's just gorgeous. The jumpsuit (was) amazing but totally cool now it's separates.<br /><br />Making old clothes good (I am bad at not doing this) is like buying new. I really need to sort what clothes I don't like and get them altered.Avenue 57http://www.blogger.com/profile/16088621843251474791[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-67821225588154382202015-05-25T08:30:03.426+01:002015-05-25T08:30:03.426+01:00This is such a great idea! Much better than having...This is such a great idea! Much better than having to get rid of perfectly good clothes. Look forward to seeing the jeans xArthurs mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531636302522903658[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-80141892037186161742015-05-25T08:29:50.769+01:002015-05-25T08:29:50.769+01:00What a fantastic idea Avril. It's such a shame...What a fantastic idea Avril. It's such a shame that we sometimes don't wear our clothes because they're not quite right. And as you say, you end up with something bespoke at the end. I love the yellow top, Liz xxx www.whatlizzyloves.comElizabeth Yeowarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13173778557125530000[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-74512465082702846132015-05-25T07:00:12.210+01:002015-05-25T07:00:12.210+01:00Great post Avril, I'm looking forward to seein...Great post Avril, I'm looking forward to seeing the end result of your Only jeans. I love the trousers made from the jumpsuit, what a fantastic idea xxSue Haighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14879860807209601891[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-76391756636970466842015-05-25T06:48:31.472+01:002015-05-25T06:48:31.472+01:00oh my I LOVE this ideaoh my I LOVE this ideaBecky Goddard-Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714072352502963730[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-30723060246605000502015-05-25T01:02:39.717+01:002015-05-25T01:02:39.717+01:00What cool idea - am just loving that yellow top on...What cool idea - am just loving that yellow top on me. Makes me want to action a yellow print, so sunshiney and happy makingAbout Last Weekendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937[email protected]