It's so lovely to see so many new faces here! I've not posted anything for a while, but it's always fabulous keeping in touch with what's happening - so much creativity!
So... I found an extra-large (what I thought was denim, but is actually called) chambray dress in a charity shop, and took my time working out what to do with it - I was looking to make something I'd get a LOT of wear out of...
I did consider taking it down a few sizes, so it would still be a shirt dress, but then thought I'd try something a bit different, design-wise. If you want to read more about the new neckline, collar, facings, going from button to zip closure, general styling, and sewing processes, pop by my blog - be lovely to see you there :)
Gema x
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| Before and After! |
8 comments:
Amazing! Love the new bodice with the repositioned collar!
Thank-you so much, I'm really pleased you like it!
Love the refashion. What is the difference between denim and chambray? I've heard the word before, but I never really paid much attention. Anyway, fabulous job on the refashion and nice job scoring the dress for a good price!
Jennifer Elliott, EOD
Thanks Jennifer! :) I added a link in my full blogpost, to a more detailed explanation of the difference - buy basically it's to do with the weft of the fabric. Denim is stronger, and more hardy - whereas chambray is soft, and much lighter in drape... That's me shortening a long explanation! :)
Great job Gemma. Denim (or chambray) looks good in any guise. I first started refashioning because I couldn't bear to throw out naturally aged jeans.
Thanks for all the detail.
Thank-you! :)
Awesome refashion! Totally love the new dress!
Thank-you so much Marisa :D
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