Day 279: Uptown Girl Dress
Today’s piece began as an odd blue jumpsuit.
Alright…as I’m not a mechanic, this piece wasn’t going to work as is. But I do love the color, the multitude of pockets, and this cute little applique!
I immediately got to de-legging it by removing the seams at the crotch.
Then I trimmed off the legs below the unpicked seams.
Alright…now it’s time to give this legless wonder a bit of shape! I tossed it on my dress form inside-out and pinned the sides, like so:
I ran each side through my machine.
I cut off the extra fabric, and put the dress back on my dress form, right-side-out this time, and pinned new seams from where I unpicked the crotch.
I’m almost done! All that’s left to do is give my new dress a new hem!
Check it out! Now that wacky jumpsuit is a terrific little day dress!
You guys will be pleased to know that my lil Cabriolet is back in action, with a sweet new exhaust system! She sounds amazing, and I’m so glad she didn’t need any major work! Much thanks to Erin and Mike for helping me get around while she was in the shop! I’m lucky to have such sweet friends! 🙂
Cheers!
14 Comments
nenamatahari
It’s a cute Tardis dress! =)
JOanna
Why dont you make a sweet little romper out of some of these horrid jumpers? You always make them into skirts. Not complaining cuz they’re super cute! Just wondering….
Heather
Love the chucks!
Joyce
This is one of my favorites! Love it!
littlebethyfoureyes
My kid likes this one – a lot!
Elizabeth Platzer
I’m taking notes here. I want to go shopping at the thrift shop. What a talent you have.
Sarah from Long Island
I think this is so freaking cute! That blue IS pretty awesome, I must say. The sneakers wrap up your outfit pretty nicely and you look fab wearing it. Is it as super comfy at it appears? You know, this is the kind of post that makes me want to beg other people to give me their daudy old clothing! P.S. I am glad to see that the belt stayed. it is perfect.
learningnewtricks
Never did like jumpsuits. They look like mechanics work clothes. Your refashion of this jumpsuit is simply marvelous! You have a great eye for refashion.
liz
awesome job and i love that it matches the shoes!
JoAnn
This is an excellent refash!!!! it looks so cute on you!!! Now i want to go find an odd jumpsuit!
Chica Andaluza
Looks great and love the footwear! Good news about your car too 🙂
Bat Ma'am
Adorable!! Love your work so much!!
fromiowatola
Love this! It’s so cute and I could definitely see it on the racks in a store!
Great work!
Terri Komer
CUTE!