While I cam up with the idea a while ago, I have been following the blog New Dress A Day which really pushed me to finally do it. The writer spent an entire year making herself clothing from what we found in dollar bins at thrifts stores. She does some really fun stuff.
Now for my dress:
The shirt:
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| strips! |
No worries this is an old shirt Daniel doesn't wear any more.
Pinning it into a dress, I'm going for sexy. The use of the form provided to me by the Fashion Camp. I am dying to have my own form one of these days.
Halter seems like a good choice, just add scissors.
Evening it up. Not exactly the most exact sewing I have ever done.
Just because it isn't exact doesn't mean I should neglect the detail work.
The finished product. Ignore the fact I looking like I am going to fall over, the ground is perfectly level. I decided to ditch the darts in the front so it could be more of casual summer dress. I am also excited it didn't end up too short which I thought could be a real possibility
My favorite part is the long collar and the buttons in the front. I think it is what makes it interesting.
A little back action. The halter worked out pretty well. So this is the first clothing piece I have ever made myself, despite years of costume stitching. I realize it isn't exactly from scratch but I am excited none the less.
Summary
Cost:
None
Time: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Average : $0 /hr entertainment Yippie!
Perks:
3 comments:
You look so thin!!!!
~Erika
Looks so much better on you than it ever did on my little baby!
You look awesome!
I love the dress.
~AJ
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