So I started with this huge sack of a dress.
Then I took in the sides.
Get the dog's approval before proceeding....
Cut the apart the shoulder seams.
Cut a V into the back. Little by little I went deeper.
The back
Trimming the front.
Made straps from the extra fabric cut from the sides. And testing the fit.
Added darts and knots to the front. Also a lining. Here it is all finished!
Thanks for looking!
Marisa
7 comments:
Very nice Refashion!! It looks really good on you. When you took in the sides, did you stop at the bottom of the armscye? I guess you would have, sense you were deconstructing the shoulders.
I am wondering what the best way of resizing an overlarge armscye on a tank, without losing too much from the width, since it's for my pregnant niece. I was thinking of taking it in at the bottom of the armsceye, and tapering out, so as not to lose too much, but now I'm thinking I can take most of it off at the top seam, and perhaps just a bit at the bottom.
Thanks for sharing! Fran
Thanks Fran!
When I took it in I sewed all the way up the sides, right up through the arm seams. I think your idea of tapering would probably work. But hey I baste everything first to test fit. Happy sewing!
It looks amazing!
Great job! Love your puppy!
Really like what you did on the back. Nice re-fashion.
Cindy - EOD
Upcycled Design Lab
Fran - may I recommend bust darts? I started sewing them into tops before I even knew what they were called, and they are a quick and easy way to fit the bust/armhole area without slimming the rest of the garment
Marisa - I love this! You did so much more than I would have thought to do and I think the new straps and back really make this such a wonderful piece.
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