Another oldie but goodie!
Here's the before shot.
I was insanely pleased with this. That dress had been in limbo between "denial that I still looked great in it" and "disgust at the realization that it was too small and should go in the trash".
This has been worn so much, it is ready to be refashioned into hats and mittens ;o)
Here's what I did.
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Shortened.
Collar removed.
Split down the middle.
Edges folded under and sewn down.
Curse and cut off messed up edge.
Recut edge and try folding and sewing again.
Successful.
Cut strip for a belt.
Realize that you hate belted cardi's when you try it on.
Decide to make it a ruffle instead.
Make and sew on first ruffle in record time.
Swear a lot as you pick out the stitching on the second, less easy, ruffle.
Stitch ruffle on.
Make a button loop and covered button.
Attach them.
Wear while smiling like a fool.
:o)
Here's the before shot.
I was insanely pleased with this. That dress had been in limbo between "denial that I still looked great in it" and "disgust at the realization that it was too small and should go in the trash".
This has been worn so much, it is ready to be refashioned into hats and mittens ;o)
Here's what I did.
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Shortened.
Collar removed.
Split down the middle.
Edges folded under and sewn down.
Curse and cut off messed up edge.
Recut edge and try folding and sewing again.
Successful.
Cut strip for a belt.
Realize that you hate belted cardi's when you try it on.
Decide to make it a ruffle instead.
Make and sew on first ruffle in record time.
Swear a lot as you pick out the stitching on the second, less easy, ruffle.
Stitch ruffle on.
Make a button loop and covered button.
Attach them.
Wear while smiling like a fool.
:o)
8 comments:
I really like this refashion. Looks good on you too!
Am laughing about the swearing part - good to know I have a kindred spirit out there, LOL! It was certainly worth not giving up in spite of your frustrations!
How pretty! I love this cardigan. Very pretty!
The cardigan looks fab and I am still smiling at reading your description of the process.
Debbie EOD
Great transformation, I think we went to the same sewing school- I have exactly the same sewing style but not a great result like this. Fab job
Thanks so much, everyone!! I'm usually swearing while making things, glad to know that I'm not alone!
Love the ruffle feature on the cardi. Great vision! XOXO
That looks really great! Love the ruffle on one side.
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