When I first saw this dress, I had serious tunnel vision toward the fabric. The linen with floral print had me sold, so I knew I had to make something pretty out of this.
Here's the original. Shapeless with an awkward length (but that fabric!!)
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Here's the result
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What I did:
I cut about 6-7 inches off the bottom and finished the hem. Then, using that excess fabric, I created short sleeves using a super simple method. I placed the fabric underneath the shoulder, pinned it and sewed over the top of the edge. I didn't have to unstitch or turn anything inside out, and I think it turned out pretty nicely!
The ol' side by side.
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XOXO
Love it! That fabric is gorgeous, and I love how it turned out. Thanks for the tip on putting in the sleeves!
ReplyDeletebeautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteLauren
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves look great and no finishing to do - a win. You are right about that gorgeous material.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the addition of the sleeves! Ill have to remember that!
ReplyDelete-TheRefashStash
Who could pass up this lovely floral linen? It turned out gorgeous!
ReplyDelete-Carissa
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I always just love your refashions! <3
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