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Silk Dress to a “T” Throwback Thursday

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Hi Everyone,

As I continue to make new content to share, I have another “Throwback Thursday.” This one is from way back when I started my blog. This dress was 100% silk and If I remember correctly it was made by Chloe? As you can see it was way too small for my size 8 dress form, but Luckily I was only interested in the huge skirt and sleeves.

BEFORE

AFTER

Finished and ready to wear. It is still a mainstay of my wardrobe. P.S this picture is 10 years old. Yes! I have been doing this blog for that long!

Tutorial

First I removed the skirt from the bodice and used a trusted T-shirt pattern to cut the body.
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After that I used the best part of the sleeves to cut the new sleeves

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I attached matching gray bias tape to the edges of the neck, and sleeves.
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Turn over the bias tape and stitch in the ditch.
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I took some of the left over border scraps and made my own decorative tape to put over the shoulder seam.
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Matching side seams is key to a plush and expensive looking garment.
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Shoulder detail
Final product

Well, if you are looking at this for the first time or the second, I would love to know what you think. Talk to me…

Happy Refashioning!!!

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  1. Rita says

    Beautiful work!! I love silk. It’s so great you’re still the same size 10 years later! Good for you!! I love seeing what you do with items, so fun. I look but have not ventured in yet.

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    • Mary Peterson says

      Hello Rita,
      Thank you so much for the feedback. It is my goal to inspire and teach. I am so glad to have given you a dose of refashion fun. More to come soon.-Mary

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    • Mary Peterson says

      Hello Betty,

      Thanks for the feedback. Always great to hear from you! To me nothing is worse than side seams or button front shirts that don’t match side to side. I also check sleeve for matching patterns side to side at the armholes, AND front pockets if there are two side by side. It is a sign of a quality garment.-MARY

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