Howdy!
For this week’s refashion, I started out with this ugly thing that reminded me of something from my middle-school years…
This is NOT very flattering… I think I need to work out. Yikes!
Yuck! The only thing I liked about this dress was the print.
The first thing I needed to do was alter the hem.
I decided to make a high-low dress, so I only wanted to shorten the front of the dress.
To get it right, I pinched the middle front of the dress and the middle back of the dress and straightened it out on the table like so…
all laid out
Once it was smoothed out, I trimmed from the middle front, down on an angle to the side seams like this…
snip snip
The next thing that needed to happen was changing up that hideously high neck-line!
Chop!
Now just pin and sew…
pin…
…and sew!
Well that was easy!
Do you like the way I dressed it up?
Flowy!
This was a fairly easy refashion.
The fabric is so light and airy, it will be perfect for hot summer days!
(Today it’s cold and rainy, so I can’t wait to actually wear it on one of those days!)
Have a great Mother’s Day weekend everybody!
~Jen
P.S. Here are some links to some similar high-low refashions I’ve been spotting lately…
http://thisblogisnotforyou.com/bustier-minidress-with-asymmetrical-overskirt-hello-summer
http://mylifeonthedivide.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-refashion-your-skirt-in-to-hi.html
http://melissaesplin.com/2012/05/refashioned-high-low-floral-skirt/
http://secondhandcouture.blogspot.com/2012/10/high-low-skirt-refashion.html
http://refashionista.net/2012/06/11/day-345-low-high-low-hem-top/
http://chicenvelopements.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/diy-high-low-maxi-skirt-tutorial/
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Love it! You did a fantabulous job! 😀
Thanks Hannah! 🙂
Dear Jen,
I just wanted to wish you a very “Happy Mothers Day”! I do hope you are well. I am loving your blog, you inspire me to want to create!
Take care,
Caterina
You are so sweet Caterina! Thank you so much. I hope you post your creations! I’d love to see what you make! 🙂
neat job! I recently did a hi-low dress tutorial. Love your version.
Cool. I’ll check yours out and ad your link to my post! 🙂
Thanks for linking up my version! Have a great weekend!
You’re welcome! I love your version! Especially the sheer material. So pretty! 🙂
I love your boots!
Thanks! I got them on sale in December from Kohls. 🙂 They are super comfy!
And the dress, of course.
🙂
Oh my, you are so now!!! Love the pairing with the little jacket.
Thank you! 🙂
Your “before” expression is priceless!
Thanks! 😉
Fabulous, as always!
Thank you Amy! 🙂
Yay! Love this refash! Thanks for sharing! I need a flowy maxi dress to wear with my denim vest!
Xo
Zhenya
http://beingzhenya.com
Thanks Zhenya! I wanted to pair it with a denim jacket, but I couldn’t find it for the life of me!
I am sure it’s there somewhere 🙂
Have an awesome weekend!
Xo
You too! 🙂
This is a great refashion! Well done girl 🙂
Thanks Tara! 🙂
So much better as a high low and with the jacket and the boots. You look great!
Thanks Beth! I really liked your version as well! 🙂
Love it! The altered neckline was a nice move too. Well done!
Thank you! 🙂
Hey there!
That was a great refashion design! Much for flattering! Thanks so much for sharing this @ The SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party 🙂
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Thanks Jessica! And thanks for having me! 🙂
Ah, this is cool! 🙂 I wish I could sew whenever I see posts like this! As one of the co-hosts from the My Favorite Posts Weekend SHOW OFF Party! I wanted to personally thank you for linking up with us & to invite you to add me to your G+ circles or follow me on Twitter or Facebook as I’ve done the same with you. Also, I run a link party on my food blog, Anyonita Nibbles where you can link up recipes or food related posts. This week’s party is here: http://www.anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/tasty-tuesdays-10.html
Wow, thank you so much Anyonita! I would love to follow you back! 🙂 I will be posting a food-related blog post soon, so thanks for the invitation! 🙂
Nice! I really need to get my machine out again and blow the dust off it now!
Found you through the Show Off Weekend Blog Party
Thanks CharlieBeth! I need to get my machine tuned up. I’ve been sewing with it so much it’s starting to act up!
I’m glad you stopped by! 🙂
LOVE THIS!! I have been wondering how to do a high low cut on a dress, you make it look easy.
Thanks Misty! 🙂 If you make one, let me know, I’d love to see it! 🙂
I love your facial expression on the before photo lol!
Thank you so much for sharing this cool dress tutorial on the Eddies Room best dress refashion tutorials post. I would love it if you want to use the button – you can grab it in the post!
xx Eddie
Come on over and like Eddie’s Room on Facebook for some crafty ideas and conversation. 🙂 Can’t wait to meet you!
Thanks Eddie! 🙂 I’m having trouble finding Eddie’s Room on Facebook from my phone. 😦 I’ll definitely look you up tonight when I get home. Thanks for all of the invites! 🙂
So I was able to get to your Facebook page from my computer, and I realized I already liked your page from my personal and blog’s Facebook page! 🙂 Duh. Sorry, I must’ve forgotten. 🙂
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you got skills you change the dress completely . nice work keep it up, Good luck
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Hi i actually loved the dress in its origenal incarnation and preferd its look that way thought you looked very beautifull in it. Would have bought it that way lol x