2.27.2010

Goodwill re-fashion part 2

The aforementioned trip to Goodwill also yielded this skirt. At a size 24, it was obvi too big for me, but I really liked the bold print of the fabric, so I decided to make a sundress out of it. (channeling warm weather here!)

In a couple of hours, I made this dress -- it's cute and comfy!

I was able to maintain the integrity of the original zipper and added the tie closure for the new bodice.

I put this slightly awkward shot up to show the 'scrunched' detail on the front. To do this, I zig-zag stiched a stretched piece of elastic to the inside -- when it releases, it puckers the fabric.

I'm pretty proud of my first dress re-fashion...especially because it only cost me $3.00!

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9 comments:

  1. Well-Sugared womanFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    AWESOME! Gosh -- you're making me want to learn...

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  2. KathrynMarch 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Looks 100% cuter as a dress. Great job!

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  3. jenMarch 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    that is awesome! i have made a few of my shirts into little skirts or hodgepodge dresses for my twin 4 year olds but this is more advanced - i love it! wish i could go shopping at the GW with you and hand you tons of remakes to do -- love it!

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  4. SandyMarch 2, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Very nice redo.... sewing is such a special gift....

    sandy

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2010/02/play-along-food.html

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  5. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I just found your blog and LOVE it! I love how you remade this dress. Nice work.

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  6. Misty @Creative ItchMarch 3, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Love the dress!! And it was made from a skirt??? Double WOW!! I'd love it if you'd link up at my "Sew Cute Tuesday" link party!! I keep MckLinky open until Fridays, so you have plenty of time to link up! You can check it out at http://thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com

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  7. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansMarch 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Great job on the refashion! I love the dress! : )

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  8. LauraMarch 3, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    What a cute dress. Now I want to go to Goodwill!

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  9. Pati @ A Crafty EscapeMarch 4, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    That is one awesome dress- love the print!

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