Monday, March 8, 2010

Makeover Monday

I have had this project on my to do list for a while.  I finally got to it today.  

 I thrifted this dress a while ago.  It is a Lilly B.  I paid less than $3 for it.  I didn't think I would wear it as a dress, I'm more of a skirt person, but I had to let it hang for a while just to make sure.

First, I cut the top off just above the waist panel.  Since the fabric is a wonderful stretchy jersey, I ended up just leaving the cut edge raw.  It looks fine and any shirt I wear will cover the waist anyway.  I forgot to take a picture of that step.

Next, I cut 3/4 " strips from the fabric left over from the top of the dress.

 
Then, I slowly sewed the strips onto the bottom of the skirt to look like flowers. 





The finished product!  I love how it turned out. 
It didn't take long at all , maybe 45 minutes total.  


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  1. HannahMarch 18, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    This is AWESOME! I just love it!

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  2. AmberMay 19, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    This is so cute! I have a denim shirt dress that I've been wanting to turn into a skirt. I'm trying to find inspiration as to how to do that!

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    that is beautiful! love it!!

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  4. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsMay 20, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    That is so pretty and a wonderful idea!

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  5. SachikoMay 20, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    So pretty! I love project like this. Thank you for sharing at my link party!

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  6. RebekahMay 21, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    You did such a great job! I think everyone needs more skirts :o)

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