Day 218: to Bea or Not to Bea Dress
When Fella saw me in this dress, he informed me that it made me look like a miniature Bea Arthur.
While I’m a huge fan of Bea, and all her Golden Girl pals, I don’t think I should let them inform my style choices too much. 🙂
To get started, I ripped out some really strange shoulder paddage.
Then, I made a great big chop!
Do you see where I’m going here? 🙂
I folded that top part under twice, pinned it, and stitched it down, leaving a small unsewn place in the front.
I grabbed a completely contrasting sash from another dress and worked it through the casing (with the help of a trusty safety pin).
And that’s it! I tossed on a belt and headed off into the night! 🙂
I could have easily just worn this piece as a dress, rather than a tunic. I was just feeling a tad modest this evening. 🙂
I really like the blue/brown combo and the contrasting prints on the sash and the tunic. 🙂
While out, I ran into a few fun friends…
…and one mortal enemy. :/
Cheers!
6 Comments
Nicole B
Looks fabulous as a tunic. I love jeans for almost any occasion.
yvette
Haven’t seen u for awhile, glad I found u again, hope ur doing ok…I bought three really pretty dresses like 3x I feel so terribly overweight and your size is easier to take in.going out is different, still love what u do so I finally , just making them shorter or fit better changes everything.i would make cute pillows with nurse tops etc. You’ve taught me to see things differently.i totally enjoy u. Do u have a new Bo yet?
charityshopchic
That fabric is beautiful – what a find! Looking good!
7cakes
You inspired me to do some refashioning this weekend! You are so creative =D
http://agastronomescloset.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/refashioned-pleated-granny-top/
mydailycreativity
I think the faces you make in the first picture catch my interest almost as much as the refashioning! Love seeing your finished products!
Kim Harne
I am so honored to be included in your post! I just wish my neck hadn’t been in the bathroom when the picture was taken!