Monday, February 28, 2011

My Favorite Refashion so Far!

I literally ran to this kaftan when I saw it at my favorite $1 thrift store. I don't know why I thought someone else would beat me to it, but I snatched it off the rack and kept it close...not unlike a gollum. :)


I loved the print, and the pretty mirrored neckline and cuffs! Unfortunately, I have no use for a kaftan. I cut of the arms and the length, as it's quite warm here in SC right now. I took the whole thing in on both sides. I was able to make it nice and fitted, thanks to the sturdy metal zipper in the back. I hemmed all the raw edges, and ended up with my faaaaaavorite refashion I've ever done!

I have a serious crush on this dress. We're talking true love here, and I never want to take it off!



You can see the full tutorial on how I transformed this sweet sweet dress here. I'm soooo happy Spring weather has arrived! Warm weather refashions are so much fun, don't you think? :)

11 comments:

Lyndel said...

I have to tell you how much I enjoy your before and after photos. Like a true 'before' pic your facial expression is not so happy, and your after is beautiful. UNlike true before and after pics your transformation is really great! Thanks for sharing.

frangipani designs said...

it is a beautiful dress....i wouldnt want to take it off either!!!!

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

super cute!! Love the transformation!

Huli said...

Love the print on that dress what a great score for $1!

twobutterflies said...

That is gorgeous!! Nice job!

Unknown said...

Oh I love it!! Well done Jillian!

poet said...

So beautiful! Do you have enough fabric left from the sleeves and such to make a little bolero shrug to go with it? I think that would make it burst out of the awesome scale on the upper end :)

Cheers,
poet

Ms Wanda said...

Another triumph!

CarmencitaB said...

Great! Beautiful dress indeed!

Anonymous said...

@poet - You've read my mind! I completely intend on making a bolero for this dress so I can wear it in the fall! :)

Thanks for the really nice comments, everybody! I was sad to take this dress off, and can't wait to wear it again! :)

UggBoot said...

My favourite refashion of yours too! V. visionary to see that lovely dress under that kaftan tent. aaand you managed to keep the mirror stuff!