Thursday, July 21, 2011

Thrift Store Makeover 2

I decided to get more adventurous with my thrift store transformation this time!
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Shirt dresses have their place, but this just isn't one.  I decided that I'd try going for a sundress.  So, I first cut off the sleeves and the top part of the collar (this ended up being kinda messy, but the former seams don't show in the finished product, so it turned out okay) and cut the seam that goes on top of your shoulder.  Then, I folded down and sewed the fabric to make it go straight across my chest making a strapless dress.  Since I cut off the sleeves, I also had to sew up the sides also.  Finally, I hemmed up the bottom of the dress... a lot.
The finished product just didn't look right, so I had my sister, Bee, look at it, and she suggested a black belt to cover up the elastic at the waist.  It worked!  
After: 

2 comments:

  1. dang.Never would have thought highschool lauren could have done this! I'm super impressed!! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!

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  2. haha, high school lauren definitely could not have! but i'm learning!

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