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Description
I made this out of three sweaters I didn’t wear anymore. I think it came out OK but it’s not really my style. I was going for 1960s but I think it looks more 80s. the second pic is the before shot. More details in my blog: http://reverseclothing.blogspot.com/
Material Notes
upcycled microknit sweaters
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- Season
- Spring
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Casual
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
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May 10, 2011, 09.19 AMby olystyrene
What a fantastic way to recycle unwanted clothing! You did a wonderful job, and despite the fact that you don;t feel it’s your style, it looks fabulous on you!
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May 10, 2011, 03.54 PMby corinaladue
Well thank you! I am starting to see it differently in light of all the comments though.
May 8, 2011, 12.53 PMby Holy Button Glory
WOW!! that’s amazing! very creative!
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May 9, 2011, 11.00 PMby corinaladue
Thank you! :)
May 5, 2011, 11.39 PMby vanninja
Very very cool and very technically impressive!
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May 6, 2011, 03.41 PMby corinaladue
Thanks! You might not say that if you saw what the inside looks like. haha
May 5, 2011, 07.37 PMby dabura
very original!!! Congrats!
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May 6, 2011, 03.41 PMby corinaladue
Thanks you!
May 5, 2011, 08.29 AMby charlotte powell-brooks
it looks brilliant!
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May 5, 2011, 03.02 PMby corinaladue
Thank you Charlotte! Looking forward to seeing some of you projects.
May 5, 2011, 08.08 AMby ajtak7171
Oh, FA-BU-LOUS!
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May 5, 2011, 03.02 PMby corinaladue
You have some pretty awesome things yourself!
May 3, 2011, 05.28 PMby FabricUiPhoneApp
It would seem this could work with t-shirts for a summery version of this dress. Great idea. Just love it!
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May 4, 2011, 03.55 PMby corinaladue
Thank you! I agree t-shirts would work great. Better even.
May 3, 2011, 05.00 PMby nidhi
amazing ! love the colours,the fit, and how neat the stitching is!
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May 4, 2011, 03.56 PMby corinaladue
Thanks! It took a really long time to line those up just right.
May 3, 2011, 03.04 PMby sianysiany
Taking the ‘colour blocking’ trend literally! But seriously, it looks great. Very original. It would be a shame not to wear it.
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May 4, 2011, 03.56 PMby corinaladue
Thanks! I may yet.
May 3, 2011, 01.24 PMby fashionfreek
Very nice. I like how you sewed the pieces together.:-)
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May 3, 2011, 01.51 PMby corinaladue
Thank you. :)
May 3, 2011, 01.22 PMby max
Love it!
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May 3, 2011, 01.51 PMby corinaladue
Thanks Max!
May 3, 2011, 07.18 AMby marina74
I think it looks great on you!!! Beautiful dress, maybe it just takes a little getting used to……
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May 3, 2011, 01.52 PMby corinaladue
Maybe so. It’s funny this is the project I have on here that has gotten the most attention and I don’t consider it my best work. So strange…
May 3, 2011, 06.01 AMby magdamagda
great visual effect!
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May 3, 2011, 01.52 PMby corinaladue
Thanks again Magda!
May 3, 2011, 04.33 AMby groovymama
I love this. It’s so unique – great idea. Amazing!!!
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May 3, 2011, 01.55 PMby corinaladue
Thank you. It was actually inspired by this designer’s work: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aiguilleetfil?ref=seller_info
May 3, 2011, 03.31 AMby sealtopaz
Love it!!! is it cumfy with all the stiches?
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May 3, 2011, 01.56 PMby corinaladue
Thanks! The stiches actually aren’t a problem. My serger is in the shop so I didn’t use it to finish the seams. That may have made a difference. It is however a bit of a mess on the inside as a result.
May 3, 2011, 02.22 AMby milnay3
Love it. Keeping it in mind next time I find a bunch of t-shirts that are in need of some renewal!
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May 3, 2011, 01.57 PMby corinaladue
T-shirts would work better I think. Less bulky.
May 3, 2011, 01.42 AMby cantare
That is a sweet dress! Not crazy, not plain, a great balance of unique and off-road chic.
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May 3, 2011, 01.57 PMby corinaladue
Thank you! With all this positive feedback I may actually wear it out sometime.
May 3, 2011, 12.06 AMby cooi
That’s really cool!
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May 3, 2011, 01.57 PMby corinaladue
Thanks Cooi!
May 2, 2011, 11.07 PMby lachinatete
i absolutely love it!!
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May 3, 2011, 01.58 PMby corinaladue
Thank you Lachinatete. :)
May 2, 2011, 09.36 PMby minxe
It’s totally different from anything I’ve seen recently…. I like it! :3
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May 3, 2011, 01.59 PMby corinaladue
Thanks! I’m amazed that so many people like it. I’m actually in shock! haha
May 2, 2011, 09.30 PMby janene
This is fabulous and I would argue that it suits you immensely! So striking. It must have taken ages to put together.
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May 3, 2011, 02.00 PMby corinaladue
Aww thank you!
It is very time consuming work. But I’ve gotten such a great response I may make another.