A Frumpy to Fabulous Refashion!

Finished and fabulous!  I can't wait to wear it.  The belt was from my closet and did not come with the dress.

I had a three day weekend and was really on the lookout for a fun project.  One trip to "Goodwill" and a few hours later,  I have a new dress!  I will show you the finished project first then share with you it's frumpy beginnings...

Before, Bleh! But it had good bones:)

 

I removed the sleeves and it looks better already

I turned it inside out and fit the side seams.  I also took about 4 inches out of the circumference of the skirt

I made a gusset to fill in the armholes.  Many times when you cut off a sleeve the armhole must be filled in and redrawn.  with this print you can't even tell it is there.

I cut the new capped sleeves out of the old puffy ones!

 

Put it all together, press carefully, and add a belt.  Now I am ready to go!

Happy Sewing!

Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newest project in person!

This totally works for my teaching job.  I feel put together and comfortable and the dress cost under $15 in fabric (the black and brown purchased from Joann of course).  If you check out my prior blog entry you will see how this started from a picture in a magazine, a rarely used t-shirt, a little fabric, and some time.  My leopard cap toe flats and black tights are the perfect accessories to keep me comfortable and able to move around the classroom.  I am working on a few more things...can't wait to show them off!

Later,

Mary