(bit tardy on the posting today, i nabbed the morning off and went shopping without any kids. not even one!
i'll be back later with a first-in, first-served giveaway of some thrifted things i found this morning for a couple of international readers - keep a close eye out! but now, a restyle...)
::market find - 90s style dress, $3::
::lace sleeve detail::
as well as changing length and the sleeves, i also:
::added some pregnant-boob darts
::sewed the entire front CLOSED.
(nothing worse than buttons that are strainin' and revealin'.
especially while pregnant.
mmmhmm.)
have you done a restyle lately? add a link in the comments so we can check it out!!
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love it Dee, your fab! miss you by the way xx
ReplyDeleteThats a huge improvement.... love the lace sleeves, and I agree, straining buttons never look good. lol
ReplyDeleteNo restyles here, lots that need to be done, but they are still languishing in the wardrobe, along with all the other ufo's :)
dang. gorgeous! what a great dress!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love the lace sleeves! Such a cute idea. You look beautiful.
ReplyDeletecuteness. love it! x
ReplyDeleteOH my that's just brilliant. So well done. I have a couple of dresses I bought to restyle but now I just have cold feet.
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Talia
What a great re-work, looks amazing! Thanks for the solution too re: the button sew up, have two blouses with buttons that would be fixed this way - yay!
ReplyDeleteyou're so clever :-)
ReplyDeleteso, so clever!! xo
ReplyDeleteYou took that dress from drab to FAB!! Love the fabric :)
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Why on earrth would you wana re-style that lovely frock??? Jokes HA! That totally rules..& again...that belt! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteAdore the lacy sleeves ~ gorgeous!
ReplyDeletecute as! x
ReplyDeletestunning!!! how did you do the lace,what sort? looks a tad stiff,in a great way.
ReplyDeleteThat looks incredible! Pinned :) Very inspiring, thanks for sharing it
ReplyDeletewow, you are so clever, it looks fabulous, love the lace sleeves! just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletegreat idea adding lace sleeves
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of you.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome Dee - you are such a styler - maybe when you need something to fill in all your spare time!!!??!! you could be a stylist! and I hate straining buttons - yuck!
ReplyDeleteAwesomeness. it look like a whole new dress!
ReplyDeleteAlso, how are you 20+ weeks pregnant and still looking fabulous? Please send me some of that.
I upcycled an old pillowcase and an old top into a dress for my daughter http://blog.mummybrain.com/2011/10/upcycle-pillow-case-and-old-top-into.html
ReplyDeleteSoooooo cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou totally inspired me to do my first dress refashion! It was my first sewing project that didn't have disastrous results and run to my mom/grandmother for help. It turned out great! http://cheepcheepcheepcheepcheep.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-first-dress-refashion.html
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