Hope’s Reader ReFash!
Every now and then a refashion comes my way that knocks my socksies right off!
This is one of such refashions.
Confession time: When I bought this dress I had no desire of changing the design—I actually fell in love with it! Common, It’s not every day that you find an 80’s thrift store stowaway WITHOUT the stereotypical puffy sleeve duo.
But alas, after months of accumulating guilt knowing I was never going to wear the thing I finally took the challenge re-doing it! So I began to draw. And draw. Aaaaand draw. With the amount of fabric I had to work with the possibilities where endless I just had to find the one that *clicks* right into place. Which would be later then sooner! The moment the new design *poofed* into my head I knew it was a very austintatious move, but completely irresistible! Before I knew it, in the name of fashion designers everywhere, its once vintage beauty was scattered across my room. Seam ripper in hand I was plopped down in the middle of the chaos, covered in aqua thread! But, oh, the promise it foretold…
My mind is blown. Check out her awesome sketch!
And check out the back!
Well done! I hope (har har) to see even more amazing refashions from this amazing ReFashionista!
Cheers!
48 Comments
Tania
Amazing!! I keep imagining little birds helping her with the re-fash a la Cinderella! Nice job!
nenamatahari
I would love to see a tutorial on that.
Jenny
Amazing! I love that dress! Hope is a talented young woman. If she ever needs a job, alterations/seamstress would be a no-brainer for her 😀
Kelci Wiley
I cannot believe this transformation!! She is going far! And the sketch is absolutely beautiful!
blacklambphotography
Wow! This is truly an amazing transformation! Love it!
Barbara Mattler
I want to know how she did that because it is amazing
Nay
That drawing is superb!
Cody Doll
I love this! This is just wow. AMAZING. I want you to design for me. haha.
bridgetannie
The original dress was so great. Her redo…I’m speechless!!!!
Jacy
Amazing. So pretty, girlie and fun. I am in love with the color!
Elle
Very impressed. Absolutely gorgeous! Your drawing skills are also amazing!
Mal @ The Chic Geek
So amazing!
Ena
Wow! Marvelous! I’m at a loss for words!
Liz Dees
Fabulous, I love it. Great idea for all those awful bridesmaids dresses.
itsmejenni
She is an amazing artist
Becky
She’s like a frickin Disney Princess. I’m expecting to see Fairy Godmothers or mice behind her eyeing their beautiful work.
April
YES!!!!
Jenny
*mouth hanging open* Wow! That’s amazing!
Kim Douglas
Very lovely “Bell of the Ball” dress and the color is great on you. I admire the creativity of the top design although I think the drape of the original skirt is better… still it’s great and you’re as cute and fun as Jillian….I love your curly hair!
Chica Andaluza
Absolutely amazing – what a great job she did!
Angelfairydust
Wow hopes refashion is turley inspiring!
Check out my latest refashion (also a dress but no where near as amazing!)
http://angelfairydust.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/look-at-this-amazing-dress.html?m=1
This was also featured on refashion co-op, hope you like it! Please comment!
Kim Douglas
The dress is almost as beautiful as your daughter!! Love the material (good find!) and the end result…the black lace and black ribbon make it a great refashion.
Alicia @ Wanna Be Ina
WOW!!! Are we to assume that Hope is a fashion student, or did she just come by these sketching skills naturally? I hope this doesn’t offend, but her sketch is so good it reminds me of those fashion plates that you could color over as a kid…Did anyone else have those?
Stephanie Hernandez
Omg I LOVE it! That would be a gorgeous dress for a wedding. Classic and underplayed with a punch of the 50’s!
versatilestylebytracey
Wow! My daughter has always done drawings of clothes she wants to make and I hope she does so one day! Can’t wait to share this with her!
Hope Wheeler
Hey Girl, it’s Hope here! how wonderful. that’s exactly how I began! I grew up always drawing and soon my focus began to lean towards fashion/clothing designs and before I knew it I was making my own clothes! My only piece advice is that when she begins sewing start out with “thrift store renos!” their cheep (which is soooo important), it teaches you how to understand how things work, and you have these really awesome before and after photos to show everyone! Good luck and I hope your daughters future years are full of blessings and prosperity!
–Hope!
versatilestylebytracey
Thank you so much! I think as a young woman who is heading for a PHD in Psychology such a creative hobby will be a much needed outlet in her life!
Flo
Wow, that is amazing! Great job!!!
Zoe
This is brilliant. She raises the bar! A new aspirational level has been established.
Anka
wauw! now i’m falling in love with the refashioned one!
" Karlita's World!!! "
She definitely nailed this refashion. Very talented. Great job!
Jo H.
Gorgeous dress, and I have to say I’m just as impressed by her drawing skills!
rawketstarling
OH. MY. GOSH!! Wow that’s gorgeous, but I MUST ask: Where is she gonna wear this one that she couldn’t wear the other? hahaha
Emily
Grocery store? Shoe shopping? Movies? Frolic in the park?
Mary Tessendorf
Beautiful! Wonderful! Such talent!
Laura
Wow! She did an amazing job!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
michaela
What a great job, Hope! I’ve been doing refash for years and I love, love, love the amount of creativity that all of you refashionistas have! It keeps me inspired.
sewcookgardenrepeat
That is INSANE.
Kristin
Wow. I’m in awe.
Montéa
DIVA ~ you rock!
Sheila
Holy crow! Stunning!
geminisinger
This re-fash is outstanding! See how you inspire others to step out into the unknown and come up with great ideas of their own? Keep up the good work!
Diane
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!
Charlene
FAB re-fash!!!
Sherri Lantinga
Totally gorgeous – and intimidating as a baby upcycler!
Tamara
THE BEST!!!
Kristi
That is the most amazing refashion I have ever seen! It’s beautiful!
bretoner
Wow… That is all I can say