Time flies when you're crazy busy, but my second Pantone project for 2014 is finally here!
Right there.
Project no. 2 is on the redder (more red?) side of "radiant orchid," but radiant it is. I found it while thrifting with a friend last year. It had a lot of potential, but the saggy neckline reminded me of that Jennifer Lopez dress (you know the one).
The original elastic was shot, so I opened the casing, pulled out two feet of stretchless elastic, and closed the casing. (I could have replaced the elastic, but I didn't need the neck to stretch.)
Let's unscandalize this dress.
But it still didn't feel right. The top was somehow both constricting and billowy, so I removed the purple-y polyester lining, which kept it from hanging properly while I wore it. I also chopped several inches off the bottom.
Bon voyage!
And then I proceeded to do something stupid. I decided to do some quick touch up painting while wearing my newly finished dress, because I'm smart like that. Needles to say, I got brown paint all over my dress.
After several days soaking in a mix of soapy water and "It's Awesome" cleaner (and a variety of other minor calamities) I was able to save the dress.
There is more about this refashion (and all the hiccups along the way) on my blog. I had originally planned on my next Pantone project being my Easter dress, but with my track record lately, maybe I should aim for Thanksgiving.
- Elizabeth
aka The Hungry Octopus
aka The Hungry Octopus
Now blogging at www.TheHungryOctopus.com!
1 comment:
I hear you on the time flies by thing. Been having trouble keeping up with crafting and blogging myself lately. I am impressed you are so on top of springs big color. :-) Also I just read your blogs tag line for the first time today. Embarrassed to admit that but blaming the whole lack of time thing. Anyway, I love it. Brilliant!
Cindy - Upcycled Design Lab
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