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In a last ditch effort to prolong my summer wardrobe I made this light summer dress. In a previous life it was a standard shirtwaister and I noticed it at an opshop due to the gorgeous pastel print. Plus we all know I love a good elasticised waist.. It wasn’t a major, just cut the shoulders, pleated them a bit, chopped down the sleeves a little, took it in a little and took it up a few inches. It’s not rocket science, kids.
*before and after pics below
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Cotton blend
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Feb 14, 2010, 03.18 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew
oh no but it IS rocket science to me!!! i’m still just learning to sew from patterns let alone upcycle a good fabric into something far more flattering. that takes real vision, and you’ve got it for sure. great job!!
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Feb 14, 2010, 06.49 AMby carolinesj
you can do it! just put it on inside out, stick in some pins and voila, a new dress… good luck!
Feb 13, 2010, 08.24 PMby almatinka
I love what you did with the dress and I can totally understand why you picked the original – the fabric is sooo pretty! The changes do make the dress look much better and it suits you much more!!!
Feb 13, 2010, 07.48 PMby gatonju
Your small changes made a huge difference. It turned out pretty and feminine, as opposed to shapeless with a pretty print. Nice up-cycle!
Feb 13, 2010, 07.40 PMby omgdora
This is so cute and flattering!
Feb 13, 2010, 06.50 PMby susanne2011
Great job! I often have a hard time ‘seeing the potential’ in these 80’s shapeless dresses, but here you show I should just give it a go. Well done!