This morning I finished all the hand stitching of the facings etc and the dress is done.
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The front |
It makes me feel like the middle of summer, bright and cheery. Aaron did comment that if the entire top was orange instead of the pink it would look better. I have to agree, I think it does look a bit cut up. But I really wanted the sleeve detail that was in the pink top.
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The back |
Yesterday after I finished the sewing I got desperate for shoes. So in a fit I went to the three local Op Shops and thanks to the Methodist Mission I have white shoes to go with it for $4.
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The back detailing |
So this dress has cost me $12.50 plus the shoes and a blue cardigan I got a couple of years ago for $4.
Here is a reminder of what I started with - A orange linen tunic, A pink linen top and a almost floor length floaty skirt.
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I used the cap sleeves |
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This was cut down |
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This is the main top |
All I need to do is make a fascinator.
I made this entire dress using my dress dummy and pining it to it etc as I have seen a lot on Project Runway. It was a difficult way to make a dress but it has worked!! I had wanted to use a pattern but it had not arrived in time.
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Your dress is lovely Karen, you have fantastic skills.... enjoy the wedding in your new outfit!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I am so glad to finally see a picture of the finished product, as I have been hearing all about it for weeks now! the shoes look particularly fab!
ReplyDeleteThat is impressive! Have you changed your hair? It looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Pru, I have decided to grow it a bit. But here it is unwashed and tended as I just had to get a dress photo and blast the rest!!!
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I never would have thought to put these 3 garments together to create this lovely dress. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive indeed! I love the style of your new dress. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
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I love the cut out detail in the back it looks great
ReplyDeleteWow! So amazing!! What a talent you have there!! Such a great way to upcycle clothes!!
ReplyDeleteOh, its fantastic Karen! You've done such a great job. I love the colours. Very pretty. You look amazing. Is this the outfit the fascinator is for? Can't wait to see it all together.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
A fabulous refashion... great going making your dress without a pattern!!!
ReplyDeleteI've featured your refashion today, Karen.
DeleteAnd i thought making a dress from 2 skirts was creative ,, Fantastic Dress very clever and Beautiful
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