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CONVERTED CLOSET

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18 contributions to CONVERTED CLOSET
My Twilly!
Hello! Thank you for inviting me to your wonderful community. I got very inspired by your class and actually had some leftover fabric from an Upcycled skirt that I made this summer and figured the Twilly was the perfect way to use up the rest of the fabric so that now I can proudly say that this was a true zero waste project! The skirt is an upcycled pair of jeans, which I had used the bottom part to enlarge a dress for a client (my day job is designing bespoke clothing and re/designing my clients loved pieces). I had the idea to use the top part as a yoke for a gathered skirt. The bottom is cotton poplin which I used the entire width to make each panel (front & back) so that it would be zero waste. That said I did have about 10 inches of fabric left over which is what I used to make the Twilly. Kate, I love your idea of using tassels as a way to weigh down the Twilly. I wanted to find a way to do the same thing with my scarf, but since I don’t have any tassels, I thought it could be fun to replicate the frill from the skirt as a bottom panel for the Twilly. Because I didn’t have very much fabric and also, because I thought it would be fun to try making one by hand instead of using a sewing machine, I ripped two strips of 2 inch fabric, which I attached together. I then attached a wider gathered rectangle to the bottom of the strips. All the seams are felled so that the scarf looks identical on both sides (bottom of the twilly is the selvedge). I quite like how the raw edge looks, although I’d probably want to add a whip stitch along the length just so that it doesn’t fray when I wash it. I still had a few strips of leftover fabric, so I decided to turn them into a little rosette which I can pin over the bow or use as a closure on a coat. Shout out to Betsabeh Rais, because I loved your use of a vintage brooch. You inspired me to use one of mine as a centre for the rosette. Such a fun project to make!
My Twilly!
1 like • 14d
Awesome!!!!!
Thank You So Much - Update Session Notes
Hello all, I just want to take a moment to speak straight from the heart - first of all, thank you. Thank you for carving out your time to join the Zoom. Thank you for showing up, for participating, for putting your energy into the conversation, the ideas, the questions, the vulnerability, the curiosity. That means more than you know! I do have some news: the Zoom recording itself was damaged! I know, it’s disappointing, but while the file didn’t survive, we do have the chat transcript and the summary notes! This is the link to the notes: https://docs.zoom.us/doc/CGMafxUzTfik-1Et6aE4Zw?from=doc_share&skipCheck=1 And the transcript is attached below! None of the substance, momentum, or insight is lost. It’s all right there, captured in summary text, saved from the transcript, and written in my very own notebook!! And we will be preserving that and integrating it into the next steps of our journey together. So that’s REALLY great! But more than the recording, I want you to know that I heard you. Every thoughtful question, every idea, every supportive comment, it will stay with me. I want to personally thank each of you for joining and for contributing with such openness and enthusiasm. I feel truly lucky to be part of a community that is thoughtful and supportive and ready to build something that feels bigger than all of us. Please keep your eyes on social, I’ll be dropping everyday routines, behind-the-scenes, and updates on the new Closet Insiders Broadcast Channel! (It's located below my Instagram Bio). We want you to be in the loop, part of the conversation, and part of bringing these ideas to life. Please feel free to leave comments, reflections, notes, or anything else on the Skool board. That space is for you, for all of us, to continue the conversation. If you referenced something in the session you want to revisit, or you want to share inspiration or insight that came up afterward, put it there! We want to see it all!
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I was unable to be on the call, but have read the transcript. The more I read, and from our conversations, the more I believe that people might be most interested in watching YOU do your thing, Kate. You are so dynamic. Sessions that show you sourcing pieces, a follow-through how you decide which direction, taking the pieces apart (this can include informative sewing bits of technical info) and reworking them into a finished garment would accomplish pretty much everything!
Conversion Class LIVE Update Session - Starting in 1 Hour!
Get ready!! 🎉 We’re so excited for our second Zoom call today! We’ll be hosting and sharing important updates on the Conversion Classroom classes, plus what’s coming next. After the updates, the floor will be open for a live Q&A, so feel free to jump in with any questions, thoughts, or ideas - everyone who joins is welcome to participate. As a reminder, the session begins at 4:00 PM EST, and you can start joining at 3:45 PM EST using the Zoom link below. Please note that we will be recording the session so we can revisit the conversation later. Thank you all so very much!! 📅 Thursday, January 8 ⏰ 4:00 PM EST (You can start joining at 3:45 PM EST) 📍 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88377503659?pwd=nWzPh5fnbEV5fad8TjKcCmbjp5jPRy.1
0 likes • 15d
I am sitting in the Montreal airport, having returned a couple of hours ago from Vienna from my two week whirlwind trip up the Danube River that was amazing… Wouldn’t you know, I got sick the last day, yesterday, and our next flight, which is a short haul, has no power, and so we’re stranded. I might try to join you, but I look like hell and sound worse.
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Update, plane boarding. Hope to be able to see a taping of this! Kate, I hit several thrift stores and consignment shops in Vienna. Saw 1 million things you would’ve loved. I did buy a white dress I’m gonna have some fun with!
🚨 Community Zoom Call: January 8th @ 4 PM EST 🚨
Hey everyone! After how indescribably helpful our last Zoom was, I knew we had to do another one! The clarity, ideas, and feedback that came out of that call genuinely moved things forward in the best way, I cannot thank you all enough. So we’re hopping back on Thursday, January 8th at 4 PM EST for a live Zoom where we’ll be: - Sharing updates - Running through new ideas - Getting real-time feedback + thoughts from you This is very much an open, collaborative space; all are welcome! Come listen, contribute, ask questions, or just absorb. Every perspective last time added so much value, and I’m really excited to build on that momentum together! See you then! And Happy Holidays!!🎄 📅 Thursday, January 8 ⏰ 4:00 PM EST (You can start joining at 3:45 PM EST) 📍 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88377503659?pwd=nWzPh5fnbEV5fad8TjKcCmbjp5jPRy.1
5 likes • Dec '25
That sounds so great! So sorry to miss it- I will be in the air then, returning from a couple of fun-filled weeks on a vegan cruise on the Danube River, with days in Vienna, Budapest, Slovakia, Austria and Germany!
Update!
Hello, Testers!! We've seen and discussed all your feedback and absolutely beautiful conversions, and we thank you all for your amazing participation! It makes Kate & the team's hearts swell!! For those of you wondering, "What's next?", we are currently implementing your wonderful feedback into the Conversion Classroom videos. They are now being written and reviewed, and will hopefully be coming out sometime early in the upcoming year. Our social media and now open Converted Closet Shop will still be uploading in the meantime! Thank you all so so so much for your words and conversions, and just purely being here. Stay tuned for what's next, and feel free to email us about anything!! Happy Holidays to you all!!🎄 Best, The CC Team - @convertedcloset - testergroup@convertedcloset.com - https://convertedcloset.shop/collections/all-conversions
3 likes • Dec '25
Happy holidays! Best wishes for all of your smashing endeavours in the new year!
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Leisa Rich
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Leisa Rich: experimental artist/designer who transforms the common & alternative in unique ways. MFA, BFA & B.Ed. Art. Canadian, experimentalist.

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Joined Nov 7, 2025