High-Waist Corduroy Skirt---Recycled

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I thrifted this corduroy dress that was way too big, hoping to make it into something wearable. I am so excited about how it turned out! Its basically Nayantara's "How To: Make a Quick Party Skirt" with only a few modifications, and obviously changing it to a high waist. These pictures make it look orange-y, but it really has more pink in it. I'm excited to use the upper half of the original dress to create a vest, most of the work there is done anyway!

Materials

corduroy

Credits

Nayantara

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jessies Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 6:07 PM
making a vest

this is so cute i love the transformation i really injoy when you can change things into new things so way to recycle i also like the waistline
shiba Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 6:17 PM
considering a fourth sewing machine

what a wonderful transformation!!!!
laurenfortgang Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 8:27 PM
can't wait to wear her Cate on Tues

Major fun!
escorpio Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 11:42 PM
Thinking about what to do with Anda

Great transformation from dress to skirt. Good call on taking the before picture as well!
Polychromatin Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 3:59 AM
studying ...

Looks really good :) Can't wait to see the vest!
oonaballoona Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 8:34 AM
hosting a blog challenge

awesome recycle!
adgentry Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 10:15 AM
Working on a dress and costumes

Looks great! Love the color.
nuiwida23 Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 11:25 AM

Thanks everyone! Its my first recycled project and I really appreciate the encouragement!
Antigone Ï Posted 28 March 2008 at 3:07 PM

I love it! Red, recycled, and drop dead gorgeous--all of my favorite elements!
sushi Ï Posted 29 March 2008 at 4:34 AM

Brilliant! Makes me wanna raid my wardrobe - I am sure there is plenty hidden there I could use for recycling. I love that high waist on your skirt!
linawillams Ï Posted 30 March 2008 at 2:06 PM

i really want to learn how to make a high waist things,if any on could help me with it.
maya511 Ï Posted 8 April 2008 at 3:56 PM

that is FABULOUS. i need to browse the thrift store for dresses now...
whitetigerlily711 Ï Posted 15 April 2008 at 8:52 AM
wishing for more time to sew

this is adorable!
danne35 Ï Posted 2 May 2008 at 5:50 PM

it looks like one piece, its so cute!