For the dress, I removed the poofy sleeves and giant shoulder pads. The sleeve fabric was used to expand the bust to fit and also to make new side seam pockets. The midsection was removed to make the skirt shorter and a little fuller, and the remnant of fabric became the binding for the armholes.
Next I repaired the scarf's damage and hemmed the ends, which were then folded inward toward the center. A couple shoulder seams and some armholes later, and I've got a gauzy little kimono-style jacket with fantastic lace detailing.
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6 comments:
I would never have considered using sleeve fabric to expand at the bustline! I'll defo be using that idea!! Always love your refashions, so well put together :)
Just in time, I was cleaning out my scarf drawer yesterday and thinking, "Surely there is something I could do with these."
I have expanded many busts over the years with sleeves fabric. Then sleeves can be replaced with another fabric. Lace would be a current option.
Great save and very current.
Mary @ RanchHouse EOD
I want your wardrobe. So jealous!
Another lovely transformation. Good use of a damaged scarf because damaged items so often get binned.
Well done! From frumpy to stylish!
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