I had two dresses that were too short for me. One(left) I got knowing it was too short, but I got it anyway with the plans of lengthening it later, and the other one(right) was a good length until I washed it and it shrunk a ton! Don't you hate it when that happens?!!
So I cut off one dress and used that extra fabric to lengthen the other dress. With the dress I cut off, I made it into a top, which turned out to be a very cute peplum top. The two fabrics are a little different from each other, but I didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to find the perfect match to lengthen the dress. It's noticeable but I don't think it looks too bad.
I used liquid stitch on the bottom hem of the top(to save the length because if I would've hemmed the bottom, it would've been too short), and with the extra fabric I cut off, I used it to lengthen the other dress.
The before/after:
Striped dress & Blue sandals : c/o Oasap | Bracelets: H&M, J.Crew
Striped top: H&M(altered) | Royal blue jeans: c/o Romwe | Red flats: Target









Wow, that's really super cute! I love the peplum top you made!
ReplyDeletedarling -- and how perfect the fabric matches!! great idea!
ReplyDeleteWow. so so great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great skill you have.
That is just freaking amazing! Stopping by from Creative Monday!
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Kym
bitty.and.bunny
This is such an awesome idea. I love the shirt and also the slight look of a hem on the dress. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI LIKE IT!!!
ReplyDeletevery cute both!
ReplyDeleteSara, the first dress has a zip in tha back side?
Thank you! The first dress has a side zipper. :)
DeleteWow, the shirt and refashioned dress came out so amazingly well! I was so in awe that I showed my boyfriend (who feigned excitement even though I'm sure he didn't care). Great job! I love seeing your re-designs like this!
ReplyDeleteHaha, that's how my husband is when I show him my projects! Thanks for your comment!
DeleteAnother fabulous makeover!!!
ReplyDeleteI think they are even better after than before! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are both adorable! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteTrish
www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
Fantastic ideea and it looks lovely. Well done Trish
ReplyDeleteLove both refashions! The top is so cute and I love the jeans color. I have been wanting a pair lik that :)
ReplyDeleteI love them, the fit is very flattering . You should get them too!:)
DeleteI'm so glad that I'm following you! This is brilliant. Definitely going to try this. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteKatie
www.funhomethings.com
I absolutely LOVE both! I like how the fabric at the bottom of the dress is a little different- it makes it look more interesting! The top is just super cute and looks great with the colored jeans! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLindsey
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
2 more fabulous refashions there!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
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