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DIY: scallop dress into a scallop skirt

January 22, 2014~ SEWING

I found this dress at a thrift store during my N.Y trip last year.   Right when I laid my eyes on it, I knew it’d look great as an A-line skirt, with the beautiful scallop details and the ribbon trim.
BEFORE:
I cut the top part off and used the criss-cross straps as a waist-band for the skirt.
sewed the two straps into a one long strap to make the waist band.
AFTER:
blouse | necklace | skirt: DIY | flats
Estimated Time:  45 minutes
Skill Level:  intermediate 
Price: $7.00
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  1. Heather says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:35 am

    You've got mad sewing skills, but an even better eye for good design~

  2. The Scarlet Diaries says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:25 am

    such a great post 🙂 you have an amazing blog 🙂
    would you like to follow each other?via GFC and on Facebook too:) just let us know, we always follow back <3

    kisses,

    The Scarlet Diaries
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  3. Milan says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Looks a thousand times better than before! Well done
    Greetings,
    Milan

  4. Eledelaura says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:21 am

    wowww i really like it!!!
    xoxo
    http://eltedelas6.blogspot.com.es/

  5. Nilgün Komar says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    süperrrrrrrrrr

  6. Mabey She Made It says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    What a beautiful transformation! We'd love it if you linked up to our Do Tell Tuesday party–I'd love more fabulous sewing projects to feature!

  7. Linh Vo says

    January 22, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Sarah, such a cute DIY! I need to get back into doing some of these. This entire look is very well put together. I have been so drawn to hot pinks/fuchsias lately. 🙂 You did well love! BTW – every time I visit your page, the 1st thing I see is your header and I can't help but smile. Such cuties!
    Linh
    http://abeautifulrawr.com

  8. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and Merlot says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Wow! Great job at upcycling. Looks amazing!

  9. Kara says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    I wish I had skills like yours!! that looks fabulous!

  10. Stacia, the Homey Owl says

    January 23, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    This turned out wonderfully. It looks like it was always a skirt! I am always so inspired by the items you alter and how you can envision what they could be!

  11. his little lady says

    January 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    How cute! Loving this outfit and the transformation 🙂
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

  12. Christie says

    January 26, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Love it! It turned out so cute!

  13. La Tea NonSoloModa says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Hello dear, beautiful blog and amazing post 🙂 i follow you with pleasure on GFC, bloglovin, if you want to pass by me 🙂

    http://www.teanonsolomoda.com

    kiss Tea

  14. Alexis Middleton says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Wow! You have such a good eye! I know I would have passed that dress right by, but it is so adorable as a skirt! (P.S. If you have a minute, I'd love if you came and linked up to The Makers link party over on my blog)

  15. Havalah Turner says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    what a great refashion. thanks for sharing

    Sisters, Sisters

  16. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

  17. Dalhai says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I love your DIY projects I missed them, those projects are the reason I follow your blog. I know you have been really busy with 3 kids, but I am excited you still manage to sew and share your talent with us.

  18. Ana Lopes says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Wow! Love this refashion! Thanks for sharing!
    Have a nice week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

  19. Shon says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    This is so beautiful and creative! What an eye you have.
    Stopping by via the Hop!

  20. Cassandra Louise says

    January 30, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    You've done a really good job there! It looks great. 😀

  21. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    February 1, 2014 at 1:45 am

    Awesome job! Thanks for linking to The Project Stash this week!

  22. Limitless Reader says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I'm so happy with my dress, it's just perfect. The perfect dress for a perfect occasion, I can't wait to use it. Many thanks to the designer. I will be looking really beautiful.
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