When I found this multi-layered 80’s number, I happily snatched it up for $1. How could I resist?
Oh dear. Time to get a hacking!
Next, I lopped off these guys!
Those sleeves were the next things to go!
I put the top part of the dress on my form, and pinned it.
I stitched each side down…
…then I tackled those arm holes!
Then Stitched ’em!
I wonder what I’ll do with the skirt part from this refashion…hmmmmnnn….:)
Now my new top is ready for a fun farewell fete at a farm for a couple of swell guys are are moving to Italy and Germany! 🙂
Cheers!
Wow gorgeous! Wish I had that top in every color
Hi! I’d love to know how you got into the top…that material doesn’t look too stretchy. Did you put a zipper in? It looks great!
Posts like this make me look at horrible looking dresses in a new light. Thank you 🙂
I love this! You are truly gifted at seeing the potential in ugly 80’s apparel. This is so cute and on trend. I can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the dress.
WOW, Love it. I like the color red on you.
That is so much better than the original. Im so impressed.
Looks very nice on you! You are definitely back on track! For the ruffles: make a separate skirt of it by just putting some elastic in the waist, a very nice “on fashion” look together, a bit like a dress (see Anthropologie: Ruffled Oska Dress), but also very cute with a wide top and a scarf around the waist (boho style). Maybe the ruffles are also wearable as a “collar” like Stella McCartney does…
I love this one! I really need to get myself a dress form. You always come up with such great stuff! Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie
Love that top. The color is so pretty on you.
Love it – didn’t see any hope for that one at first! Great job!
Love it…..beautiful on you….
I love it. I never would have saw that possibility in that dress. You rock!
Very cute top – I love the angled hemline. Can’t wait to see what you do with those ruffles. Perhaps Douglas would like a little doggie flamenco wear?? 🙂