Melissa’s Tantalizingly Teal Reader ReFash!
Yay! It’s time for another Reader ReFash! 🙂
This one comes from Melissa in Canada!
Here’s what she has to say about it:
This a no machine sew project since the waist of the skirt is garterized.
I detached the ruffled fabric of the blouse and tried hand stitching it on the top of the waistline. Then I put up the waist as a tube top dress and accessorized it with a black belt. I also tried putting on a vest just to change the outlook.
I posted this picture on my Facebook account, I don’t have a blog but I always try to make post on my Facebook on mostly DIY’s.
I received a number of likes on this post and I am so happy with it!
I hope you like it too. The little one on the picture is my daughter Sofia.
Thank you again Jillian for inspiring people like me.
I love this dress and it looks so awesome on her (the kiddo makes a cute accessory too!)! I also love that she’s posting all the cool stuff she’s making on Facebook! 🙂 I know that everyone doesn’t have the time or inclination to start a blog, but you should still share your creations with the world. Inspire your friends to have some creative & thrifty fun too!
Thanks so much Melissa! You’ve knocked this refash right out of the park!
If you have a refashion you’d like to submit to be shown here on ReFashionista, just shoot me an email with your pics at [email protected]!
Cheers!
26 Comments
vjstracener
That is so awesome. I am now inspired to refashion a similar dress of mine.
Melissa
Thank you furpurr!!! Yes, Sofia making her own selection too! Lol! I will have the patience on waiting for your acts of kindness blog! 🙂
furpurr
Absolutely FABULOUS refashion, Melissa!! Really really like how you used the ruffles!! I normally do not care for ruffles, but you put these to wonderful use; SO so pretty!! I like it both with & without the sweater vest; both looks rock! …& did not notice Sofia’s shoe choice until i read Brea’s comment; too cute!! She is adorable!
Probably Rachel
Beautiful refashion! The flowy teal makes me even more anxious for spring.
Jennifer
From an outdated “church lady” dress to a cute and versatile dress. Well done!
Melissa
Thank you Jennifer!
jenny_o
Very nice – looks great on you, Melissa. I especially like the trim from the top put onto the skirt portion.
Melissa
Thank you Jenny!
Melissa
Would not get all these idea if not for Jillian. Thank you much for keeping us all inspired! You’re a wonderful person. It’s an honor to be part of your blog. Now, I know how it feels being contacted by a celebrity! Again, thank you. From me and Sofia!
megbenj
What a beautiful color, and a small child always makes a great “accessory”!
Melissa
Thank you Meg!
diaryofamadmama
I absolutely love this! And what an adorable little girl! 🙂
Melissa
Thank you Jen! Your refashioning at lovely too!
diaryofamadmama
Aaaw, thanks! 🙂
diaryofamadmama
Melissa, what is the name of your blog? 🙂
Melissa
Dont have a blog yet, but might start to have one. Following you now. 🙂
diaryofamadmama
Oops! I just remembered that you mentioned you didn’t have a blog in this post! When you start one, let me know. I’d love to follow you and see all your awesome refashions! 🙂 And thanks for following me! I’m honored! 🙂
~Jen
bodhismum
Such clever ladies! I’m tempted to head on down to my local charity shop, and to pull out the sewing machine. What an incredible way to recycle. I really appreciate your list of other Refashions, so I can find even more inspiration 🙂
laurenmaria84
Brilliant!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
Melissa
Thank you Lauren!:)
Chica Andaluza
It’s lovely…see what an inspiration you are! Fabulous colour too.
Melissa
Thank you Chica. Yes, Indeed Jillian is an inspiration. The dress actually costs only $2 at the thrift store. 🙂
Carmen
Its Adorable!!
Melissa
Thank you Carmen!
Enter The Flame Studios
This is so very cute!!!! I LOVE the way you used the ruffle Melissa. Another thing that I think is cute is that little Sofia has two different shoes on in the photos! 🙂 She is starting her own fashion trend! Heehee….
Melissa
Thanks Brea! Yes, that is what she (Sofia) wore that day. She refused to wear a matching shoes. She is my little fashionista!! 🙂