I started out the year fixing a dress that I already owned that was too short. I have only worn this dress twice because it really was too short for me and I wasn't very comfortable in it. This dress has sentimental value to me, it's the dress that I wore to my sons burial, so I didn't want to throw it out. I decided to make it into a skirt so that it would be wearable.
Just for the record, I like it a whole lot better as a dress, but it sat in my closet unworn. I wanted to add some fabric to the bottom to make it longer but I wasn't able to find any that looked good with it. I ended up measuring the length, cutting it off, and making a waistband out of the top part of the dress, and sewing them together. I added a zipper and hook and eye on the side.
It was really simple to get it put together. Now it's functional and cute! I'm sure I will be wearing this a lot more now that it's long enough and I feel like I can move around in it.
So cute and ingenius! I love it. Oh to know how to sew... It truly is a super power. :)
ReplyDeleteMeg, I have this same dress in blue and have the same problem. While I love it, I have never worn it. The skirt looks fabulous. And if I do say so myself, (I hope this doesn't sound superficial)-- YOU, are looking just marvelous. Truly. So chic!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it as a skirt.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous. I am so glad it turned out. A good skirt is really great to have around.
ReplyDeleteBTW: You look awesome. I love to whole outfit.
Way cute. I am needing to make some skirts and I might just have to get your advice on them!! I love the short hair - in fact, I seriously might have to go back to short - it is that cute.
ReplyDeleteYou are looking great Megan!!! I love the skirt!!! Great job! XOXO
ReplyDeleteGOSH! so adorable! you are so creative and crafty!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so good. And what a great way to keep a special dress.
ReplyDeleteMeg, you look beautiful!!!!
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