Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Now that summer school is over and I have cleaned and organized my life, it is time to get down to some serious sewing and get some new projects out to you.
To that end, here is my latest refashion.
AFTER:
Here you can see the original pieces before I combined them into the finished project. The white shirt was a piece I purchased for $2.99 on sale at Old Navy. The dress was a thrift shop find on half price day for $3.50. It was a size 4 and in new condition (I have never been a size 4).
BEFORE:
TUTORIAL:
The first step was to take apart the white top. I planned to use the yoke in the refashion and use the other pieces as a pattern for the dress fabric.
After that I cut the bodice off of the dress and prepared it to be cut by the white pattern pieces.
Here you see the yoke pinned in place to be sewn. The dress fabric came up a little short for the front panel so I had to create a shoulder yoke from the scraps of the hem.
I sewed bias tape around the armoles to make a clean and sturdy finish.
At this point it was a matter of sewing everything down and top stitching.
Well there you have it. I hope you can take a little time away from the pool to let me know what you
think 🙂
Can’t wait to hear your comments!!!.
‘Til next time…
Happy Refashioning!!!
Love it! Great style, thanks for posting the before picture and how-to!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for the feedback! I am just having fun trying to inspire. Glad you are enjoying my work!
You are so clever! Great refashion.
Thank you so much Ginny! Glad you found my little blog!
So summery and so pretty! Thanks for posting the tutorial for this stylish tunic!
Hello KD!! You are ever so welcome! I am glad you are inspired! That is the goal!!!
This is a very clever refashion! I like that you used the rest of the white blouse as a pattern. This is very inspiring!
Hi Georgie! Thank you so much for the feedback I often use old garments taken apart as new patterns. I think it is time for me to do a post on it!
Have a wonderful day!
Oh my! I love this! I will be looking differently at some of my dresses that I like the fabric but not the style. 🙂
Hello Anna!
Yes! When I go to the thrift store I head to the dress section immediately! That is where you can get the most fabric for your money! Thanks for the feedback! I love to hear from you!
It looks fabulous! So fresh and cool for your summer heat there. We are freezing here in Australia as presently in a cold snap. Last hurrah of winter. 😊
Hello KayB, Thank you for your comments, and subscription. I am Also glad you shared where you are from. As a blogger, I love to find out where my subscribers come from. Someday I want to visit Austrailia!