Sucker for Seersucker Vol. 2
While I’m a transplant to the South, there are some things I absolutely adore about living here. Grits, warm weather, and friendly people all make the top of this list. Some of you might be surprised to learn that I also have a thing for southern fashion. I know…it’s a little odd, as it’s not really my look per se, and when I wear these more southern-y things, I’m pretty sure I look like a Barbie whose head has been ripped off and replaced with another doll’s entirely. 🙂
Seersucker is one of these southern fashion staples that remains timeless and stylish all at once. When I found this seersucker house dress, I was quite excited!
I’m excited. I swear.
I had to give away the last seersucker piece I remade a couple of years ago, and I’ve been looking for a good replacement ever since. 🙂
To get started, I grabbed my seam ripper and got rid of those sleeves! Temps have reached triple digits here, and I’m not about to be any more clothed than I need to be!
Buh bye!
Then, I closed up those armholes!
Whirrrrrr!
Next, I chopped off a bit of length from the bottom. Usually, I save this step for last, but I knew I wanted a cute little match-matchy sash for my new frock, and I ran the risk of not having a long enough sash if I did this choppage after taking my new dress in.
Chop!
I put my dress on my form and started the whole taking-in/reshaping process.
Sad to see those pockets go. :’(
I chopped off that extra fabric with my pinking shears, then got to work on my new hem.
Pin!
Stitch!
When I tried my dress on, I noticed some rather frightening gappage on the lower part of the front placket, soooooo…I stitched it down!
Whirrrrrr!
For my last lil trick, I folded that bottom scrap under twice, pressed it, and pinned it.
Prepping a new sash!
Another whirrrrrr!
Did I say, “my last lil trick”? Because I have one more to share with you!
Some of my more observant readers might have noticed that I’m sewing on a new machine! I’ll share more about that at a later time, but in the meantime…looooook at what it can do!
Oooooooooooooh!!!!
My new seersucker number kept me fresh and cool all day!
Ain’t it cute?
My new dress enjoyed an afternoon wine tasting, followed by a little more wine!
Gotta try ‘em all!
Happy winos!
Mysterious Jillian is full of mystery!
Cheers!
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Tags: seersucker, Year 5
Congratulations on the new machine! Can you tell me more about your dress form? I want a good quality (that’s not too awful pricey) easy to use one. Recommendations?
adorable……as usual!!!!!!!!!
Totally fabulous!
Love seeing you transform a charity shop item into something totally fab! It’s hit here in Somerset, UK but guess you have it a lot hotter!!
Wow! What a transformation in just a few steps. Turned out really lovely!
Genius! Absolutely, positively genius!
You could have done in seam pockets again really easily when sewing up those side seams…
LOVE IT! I’m off to the thrift store to shop!
So cute! Makes me want to redo some things i have . Thanks, keep up the good work.
I really like what you did with the dress. You are remarkable!
Lovely what you do! I saw you on GMA! Wow! I’m a follower!
You did the neck as well – it looks much nicer now
Your blog inspired me to ask my husband for a sewing machine for my birthday. Now I just wish it wasn’t 2 months away!
Super cute!!!! You are so inspirational 🙂
Love this dress. You have inspired me to refash a red, white and blue seersucker romper. Thanks for the idea.
Lovely dress
I love seersucker too. Don’t have to iron it HA HA. That really was an amazing transformation. Even though I am a BBW, and may be hard to find larger clothes than I, you have given me incentive to start looking. I also know I can combine two outfits into one. Thanks for the incentive. I have shared you site with my friends.
Great Re~Fashion! I have those same cute shoes, just thot you should know. ; )
This is adorable!!!!
Great job as usuall, I love the “signature” embroidered into the garment. Pockets are such a valuable element, especially on a summer dress. I think you have the skill to move them to your new side seam. Be brave, give it a try next time.
Love it and I would love one myself, but can’t see. I saw you on GMA and found they way you refashion clothes fasinatic.
I am a thrift shopper and would never think of doing this.
Gorgeous as always! I absolutely ADORE seersucker! Hard to find anymore!
I just got a sewing machine (kinda basic, but does what I need) after decades without one (used to sew like a fiend, back in the 1960′s and 1970′s!), and your appearance on TV and now getting your blogs in email, is motivating me to jump in again and tear into thrift-store clothing with creative abandon, and start doing the type of repurposeful stuff you do. Thanks so much for being my muse. (When I ever actually get into it, I’ll send you pics of whatever I end up with. . . ) WHEEeeeeee!
I always wondered why you seem to have such a hatred of sleeves. I mean, i live in georgia and it’s hot here but we still wear sleeves. After spending a day in Columbia wearing cotton and thinking I would cool enough, I realize why it’s called the armpit of America!!! It was so hot! And the venue did not have good air conditioning. So now I know, lol, and will remember on my next trip. Seersucker would have been delightful.
Seersucker is the ultimate in easy elegance. Great look!
If you really want the pockets, why don’t you insert them into the new side seam? It wouldn’t take much for pockets that are just sewn into the seam like these are.
I showed my two granddaughters, nine years and six years, your website and they were begging me to take them to the goodwill store. They just can’t wait to try refashioning. Love it.
ummmmm….left hand, ring finger………something sparkly!!!!,
Not whatcha think, I assure you. 🙂
Love it. So cute! Congrats on the new sewing machine. I wonder what else it can do?
Seersucker is such a great fabric to work with. This dress is just adorable!
Gladys
http://sweetvintagelady.com
Very cute, I too love seersucker. At the moment none in my closet 🙁 I can’t wait to hear more about your new machine!
Absolutely LOVE this remake of that nasty house dress. I am not a fan of seersucker, but I just may change my point of view!
Another cutie by a cutie. Barb
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