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I made this summer dress from a long skirt with an image by Alfred Shaheen who was known for his florals and Hawaiian designs. I had to use every little bit to fit it together. I’m so inspired I’m making another dress from a Shaheen skirt, this one will be strapless.
Material Notes
long vintage skirt (cotton)
cotton lining
Difficulty
Novice
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Nov 12, 2010, 05.26 PMby nishavinod2009
fabric is lovely, the dress also has come out very good!
Apr 1, 2008, 02.14 PMby reneebeth
How beautiful! This is a great example of how to re-make one article of clothing into something different! I’m inspired.
Feb 10, 2008, 11.44 AMby joqueenbee
Well done and how inspiring! I also have a long skirt that I’ve been planning to repurpose into something else – this could be the summer that it happens!
Feb 5, 2008, 09.57 PMby sewingbecky
Absolutley gorgeous
Feb 2, 2008, 01.16 AMby lanikai
Great fit. This dress is very flattering on you; it’s very “Hawaiiana”. Nice work! Good job!
Feb 1, 2008, 05.12 PMby wendyxo
The fabric is gorgeous and the fit perfect.
Feb 1, 2008, 09.41 AMby lilo
supercute!
Feb 1, 2008, 06.20 AMby sunnyb64
Love your recon— the placement of the florals is great! Makes a simple dress stunning.
Feb 1, 2008, 01.56 AMby yoshimi
It’s very pretty! I love it, too.
Feb 1, 2008, 01.42 AMby lauriana
Very nice!
Feb 1, 2008, 12.09 AMby fashion1
yes, look great with the flowers!
Jan 31, 2008, 11.21 PMby escorpio
Very cool effect with the flowers. Great job!
Jan 31, 2008, 06.26 PMby lunatepetal
very pretty! I like it a lot ;-)
Jan 31, 2008, 05.03 PMby taure
That’s pretty! Great idea.