I got this dress and a handful of other things for 5 bucks! It was a major score.
Upon closer inspection, the vintage dress I had found was definitely handmade! Bonus!
I love that someone chose the fabric for it and made it from scratch. I like the fact that it lives on and is still appreciated.
Because the dress was far too big and needed to be resized, I planned to take in 2-4 inches on each side. I loved the neckline though and decided to leave it alone. The dress was also a bit too long so I decided to shorten the dress and hem it to give it a more modern look.
With my plans set and scissors in hand, I jumped into action.
The dress only took about 15-20 minutes of quick measuring and sewing to make it fit the way I wanted.
I love the way it turned out!
It fits really well and looks great with a belt!
I think I found my new favorite dress--just in time for Spring.
xoxo
Talia Christine
P.S. - I'm falling in deep love with my new fringe. It has taken a bit of getting used to, but I am a huge fan now.
Wow - love the dress and your fringe!! I need to go thrifting!!
ReplyDeleteniiIIce recon :)
ReplyDelete(I felt exactly the same with my fringe. am nervous about how it's going to cope with humid hamilton weather though....how many times a day is it safe to re-straighten hair??!!)
The dress looks great! And I really love your hair!
ReplyDelete@PaiselyJade, Thanks!
ReplyDelete@Dee, I try and convince myself not to straighten my fringe but I can't help it. Although once I straighten it with a straightener my fringe is good for about 3 days. (Clearly I don't wash my hair enough.)
@Diane, Thank you very much! I cut my hair myself. I have since I was 14.
xoxo
VERY cute! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was as handy with a sewing machine as you are! I had a dress similar to what you turned that one into stolen from my car two years ago..have yet to find a replacement..but if I could MAKE a replacement and have it work out, that would be amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. =)