Howdy!
For this week’s refashion, I started out with this ugly thing that reminded me of something from my middle-school years…
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…
Once it was smoothed out, I trimmed from the middle front, down on an angle to the side seams like this…
The next thing that needed to happen was changing up that hideously high neck-line!
Now just pin and sew…
Well that was easy!
Do you like the way I dressed it up?
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! π
Thanks Hannah! π
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! π
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! π
Thanks for linking up my version! Have a great weekend!
You’re welcome! I love your version! Especially the sheer material. So pretty! π
I love your boots!
Thanks! I got them on sale in December from Kohls. π They are super comfy!
And the dress, of course.
π
Oh my, you are so now!!! Love the pairing with the little jacket.
Thank you! π
Your “before” expression is priceless!
Thanks! π
Fabulous, as always!
Thank you Amy! π
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 π
Have an awesome weekend!
Xo
You too! π
This is a great refashion! Well done girl π
Thanks Tara! π
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! π
Love it! The altered neckline was a nice move too. Well done!
Thank you! π
Hey there!
That was a great refashion design! Much for flattering! Thanks so much for sharing this @ The SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party π
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Thanks Jessica! And thanks for having me! π
Ah, this is cool! π 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 Iβve 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 weekβs 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! π I will be posting a food-related blog post soon, so thanks for the invitation! π
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! π
LOVE THIS!! I have been wondering how to do a high low cut on a dress, you make it look easy.
Thanks Misty! π If you make one, let me know, I’d love to see it! π
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. π Can’t wait to meet you!
Thanks Eddie! π I’m having trouble finding Eddie’s Room on Facebook from my phone. π¦ I’ll definitely look you up tonight when I get home. Thanks for all of the invites! π
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! π Duh. Sorry, I must’ve forgotten. π
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you got skills you change the dress completely . nice work keep it up, Good luck
Thank you so much! π
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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