I started with this dress/nightgown? ↴
It had long, baggy sleeves with a tight white cuff at the end, a shapeless body, and an awkward length.
The first thing I did was cut off the sleeves. I decided to keep them as short sleeves because I loved the tiny pleats and shape of the shoulder. Then I cut the bottom hem off just about to the knee (before hemming). I serged and hemmed the sleeves and bottom edge. To end, I used the excess material from the bottom to make a matching belt for the waist.
Here is the result! ↴
Before & After ↴
What do you think? Is it wearable now?
Originally posted on my blog --> here.
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7 comments:
Wau. So lovely.
Gorgeous! Love it :)
I didn't it was possible to make something good-looking out of that thing, but you did it! And did it very well.
That's super cute! Did you take it in on the sides at all?
I tightened the sleeves a bit, but not the sides/bust at all! The little belt did wonders for it. :)
Very cute Anne!! :)
Love it! It's amazing how a dress can change with a few nips and tucks!
- Elizabeth, EOD
aka The Hungry Octopus
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