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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Against The Clock Refashioning!

That expression, 'less haste more speed' feels like a bit of a curse with sewing... Don't get me wrong, I love every moment of the creative process, and hours fly by - but when you're in a rush, isn't it always the case that it doesn't come together as easily as it should?!

I had NO time for that malarkey with this project; there was a wedding to go to, and nothing to wear - until I found THIS in a local charity shop!

Granted, it's just a plain shift dress, a little on the large side, but the colour drew me in... So, with a few tweaks, I was wedding ready! :)

This is me with my Mum and Nan... she's 94! (I tell everyone, at every opportunity, because I know she would too given half a chance!) Head over to my blog, and read all about the process with this dress - and let me know how you might've done things differently - I love hearing your creative ideas :)

I suppose this will mean the start of Autumn refashionings now..? Pah! I'm clinging on to summer for as long as possible ;)

Before and After

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20 comments:

  1. Carissa19 August 2014 at 12:54

    This is *fabulous*!

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  2. selene19 August 2014 at 15:58

    who!! very beautiful!! i'm impressed

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  3. Working 9 to 519 August 2014 at 16:03

    pretty amazing ... a beautiful dress!

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    1. Gema20 August 2014 at 08:33

      Thank you Maria, so pleased you like it! :)

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  4. Rennie19 August 2014 at 18:21

    I do enjoy seeing some posh frocks :) I would have been too anxious to cut into it! It looks lovely with the more flattering detail. Amazing you can get a wedding suitable dress for £12!

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    1. Gema20 August 2014 at 08:35

      I know EXACTLY what you mean, I was nervous cutting too! And yes, I love a bargain... ;)

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  5. jennifer elliott19 August 2014 at 19:29

    Fabulous! Great refashion!

    Jennifer Elliott, EOD

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  6. Annikins20 August 2014 at 01:41

    WOW and WOW, what a transformation

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    1. Gema20 August 2014 at 08:37

      Thank you! So happy to be getting such lovely comments :D

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  7. Nina20 August 2014 at 05:16

    Omg love the detail along the bust line. Nice! Yellow is such a happy colour

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    1. Gema20 August 2014 at 08:38

      I've never thought I could wear yellow before, it can be a bit of a draining colour... I think the trick is to have a bit of a tan ;) (for me anyway!!) And thank you :)

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  8. Love Street Salvage20 August 2014 at 17:40

    Wow! What an amazing refashion, I love it!!

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  9. Andrea22 August 2014 at 10:32

    Gorgeous! stunning! Love the little front slit and amazing new neckline!!!

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  10. Feeling Kinda Thirfty23 August 2014 at 05:34

    One of the best refashions I've seen. Bravo!

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    1. Gema23 August 2014 at 11:30

      I'm so flattered!! I love your work, and learn so much from you- so thank you!! :)

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