I was a part of the Refashionista series with I am momma, hear me roar blog(check it out here), and this is the project I submitted. I went to the thrift store twice and went to a bunch of stores, hoping to find something I can refashion but had no luck! Discouraged, I went through my “I need to work on this…some day” file, and decided to go along with this dress I picked up this past Spring.
I purchased this dress at a thrift store for $4. At first glance I cringed a bit, but saw the potential with the beautiful neon green/yellow color and the polka dot fabric, so I brought it home with a goal to make it not cringe-worthy.
INSTRUCTIONS:
*not pictured, but cut the bottom length of the dress as well and hem the bottom.
and you’re done!
AFTER:
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dress: thrift(DIY’ed) | colorblock t-strap heels: oasap
Estimated time: 2.5 hours
Budget: $4
Skill level: intermediate to advanced
This is gorgeous! I'd buy this in store 😉 You've inspired me to learn to sew.
This is really very creative!! and skillful!
You are very talented!
love it!! really cute!i enjoy sewing! im in the process of making all my guys pajama bottoms for christmas!
An amazing transformation! Beautiful!
This came out so cute. You did a beautiful job.
Debi
Wow. This is such an improvement. From lazy housewife to designer.
wow, it looks awesome. I love the vintage feel that it has! I would be honored if you shared this at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!
Amazing work! You have really great sewing skills… I love the origami idea!!
Regards,
lici
Wow! It is a phenomenal idea. You have great skills on stretching and I really appreciate it. I don’t know whether I can do it perfectly as you, but I’m going to try this.
How creative! You did a fantastic job remaking that one!
Thanks for linking up to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!
-Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
That is gorgeous! I absolutely love your blog and am excited to follow it.
What a gorgeous makeover! I love it! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
this is an amazing transformation!!! well done!
Well, you wouldn't think this is the same dress, what a transformation. Brilliant.
Absolutely stunning, you've done an amazing job!
Looks amazing afterwards,thanks for sharing with us at Creative Mondays 🙂
wow! You are a genius! That is so so lovely. I found your blog via "Creative Mondays Share Your Pose Blog Hop" and I am now following you. I'd love you to check out my blog sometime. xxx Rose from Milkymoles Makeup & Plus Size Musings
Absolutely Adorable!! I love the extra touches you put on the dress!
Holy crapper that's awesome! Nice transformation!!
Oh my goodness, you are a pro! Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it at our linky party at http://www.fineCraftGuild.com
I don't do it perfectly either, it takes me a few tries to get it just right. 🙂 Best luck with yours!
You are so sweet, thank you! It means a lot to me!
I'm off to check out your blog now, thanks for your comment!
Thanks! I hope you guys are doing well, it's been forever! 🙂
A girl after my own heart – I too love to op shop and recycle clothing into all sorts of things. Every time I look at your blog I am amazed. Pop over to my blog if you get a chance and have a look.
Wow! Great makeover! 🙂
Wow! This dress is boss. So fabulous.
Amazing job! Looks like designer clothing
Great diy! Do you also use a serger at the end?
Thats hot!
I absolutely love this! I am obsessed with peplums and am collecting some clothes to refashion like this. Thanks for the inspiration and I love your blog :), Cuc – http://cupofthreads.blogspot.com
You have stitched this dress so well.. you have stitched this very professional and the procedure of dress cutting is awesome…
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This is amazing – I am so impressed!!
Very cute redo!
Unbelievable! I's fantastic.
Ciao
Norma
http://voglioilmondoacolori.blogspot.it/
Good job! Looks as a designer clothing
Can you explain the side darts part a bit more? thank you!
This is so amazing. I have already posted on another of your refashions
Would you mind me featuring this refashion on SSB. I feature the before and after photo, then direct them to your page to find out how it is done.
https://facebook.com/sassysewingbees
I can't believe my eyes…the polka dotted monstrosity is now a beautiful spring creation! Incredible! I am going to do your method of putting a dress that fits on top of a plus size dress and recutting and sewing it…wow!
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