I bought the skirt part of this dress on sale at a Salvos that was closing down. It was the first thing I bought expressly to re-fashion. It was a size 12, i.e. 2 sizes too small for me, but I liked the colour, shape and nifty embroidery detail at the hem. I started by removing the waistband, leaving me with 3 tiers. I was going to combine it with a men's business shirt I bought at the same time to make a shirt-dress, but I couldn't figure out how to do it nicely.
The top was #3 in a series of 4 tops made from a Very Easy Vogue pattern. It was a bit gapey at the front and I was not very happy with it. Although it didn't photo so well, I quite liked the narrow stripes, and thought I'd keep it as a vest to wear over long sleeved tops in the winter. When the shirt-dress was obviously not coming together right, I thought of this top instead.
A quick finish of the skirt's raw edges, another quick hem around the waist/hip line and voila a new summer dress!
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Just stopped by to say "Hi." I saw your comment at Diaryofasewingfanatic and had to say I've signed on as a follower because our measurements are so close only I'm 5'8". Maybe we can inspire one another.
Hi KMQ, nice to 'meet' you. Thanks for dropping by and for your comments - you brought a smile to my face. I look forward to seeing what's coming off your machine, and being inspired.
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