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No-Sew Aquatic Muumuu to Dress Refashion

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As I began getting ready for a friend’s birthday party, I realized at the last minute I had nothing to wear!  I was already running late, and had to act FAST!

Fortunately, I had this little numba right here:

no sew muumuu to dress refashion before
Hawt.

Like I said, I had no time for this refashion.  I almost didn’t bother with photographing it as I was running that late! Buuuuut…I think it’s important to show that a refashion doesn’t have to be a lengthy process every time.  Sometimes a quick fix will do quite nicely!

I noticed there was a small run at the bottom of my future dress.

snag on dress
Hmmmnnnn….What to do?

So, I  grabbed my scissors and made a quick chop to get rid of it!

cutting off hem
Chop it!

I thought the sleeves could use a little shortness as well!

cutting off sleeve
Byeee!

Since this fabric is of the polyester non-fraying variety, I didn’t even mess with hems.  I just grabbed that bottom scrap, tied it around my waist, and headed to the party!  ðŸ™‚

no sew muumuu to dress refashion after
Look! I’m tall!

Of course, I forgot it was a pool party!  Don’t worry, I still got in the water!

jillian at pool
No diving allowed!

But, I was jealous of everyone who remembered to bring their bathing suits.  :/

people in kiddie pools
They look so cool & relaxed!
Mini pool volleyball!
Mini pool volleyball!

My new dress kept me cool with its shortened length!

jillian in hat
The hat doesn’t hurt, either!

Methinks the Birthday Girl had a great time as well!

jillian and karen
Happy Birthday, Karen! 🙂
jillian and brad
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Brad in a picture smiling like a normal person…
jillian with cookie
C is for Cookie…That’s good enough for me!

Cheers!

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32 thoughts on “No-Sew Aquatic Muumuu to Dress Refashion”

  1. I am a fairly new reader, and I have to say…I am TOTALLY jealous of your cool friends and the awesome social events you go to. I am the one always throwing cool parties, but our lame (but lovable) friends never reciprocate. I am completely rethinking our circle of friends. Love the quick refashion too!

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  2. What a great idea for a pool party when there’s not a full-sized pool!

    And once again you show that sometimes the smallest changes – like shortening the length – can revive a garment.

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  3. My refashions tend to be of the involved variety, so I enjoy the quick-and-easy inspirations. I’m *really* looking forward to wearing cinched-around-the-waist things again… I’m almost 39 weeks pregnant right now… Wanted to send in a maternity refash but couldn’t get it together. Blame my 3-year-old. 😉

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  4. My question is–does the refashion on this piece stop here? Or is it going to meet the scissors and sewing machine further down the road? Love the pool party, too funny!

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  5. I’m curious, because you said you had nothing to wear (which I know is girl code for “I have plenty to wear but I don’t want any of it”) but how often do you re-wear your refashions?? So many have turned out so great that I would think you have a closet full of great things!

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  6. I can’t tell you how jealous I am! I used to own this dress (found it at my favorite Goodwlll) and recently sold it at a garage sale (for like a buck!) Wish I had held on to it a little bit loner and I could have *copied* your alteration! Keep up the creative work 🙂

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  7. Very cute transformation! I LoVe doing quick, simple refashions! If it’s too involved it often never gets finished for me :/

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