Check out this Lady's Blog

[jenn-]

Thanks for the link. I found it very fun. I already have my eye on some dresses that scream 1990's that need trimming down to fit my skinnier self.

[RedHeadTexan]

Hi ladies' date='

 

Just wanted to share something that is kind of neat. I can't sew a bit, but this lady does some really amazing things.

 

Hope this link works.

 

Everyone have a wonderful evening.

 

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Thanks for posting the link. I have been reading her blog and yesterday I decided to hit the thrift stores. I am a decent sewer, so I thought why not give this a shot. I found this dress which is a Royal Hawaiin (made in Hawaii) that had the original price tags still on it. Walt and I think it is from the late 60's or early 70's based on the tag and style. The original price was $19.99 and I bought it for $8.

 

 

I ended up removing the sleeves and taking it in. I decided that I liked the length when it was belted, so I left that alone. The trickiest thing for me was deciding on what to do for the neckline. I think for my first refashion it came out pretty good.

 

 

Lisa

[SchoolNurseMom]

Wow! That's awesome!

[logan25]

Thanks for the link. I have been paging through about two years of her projects. I have previously limited myself to altering thrift finds just a little to make them fit better.

 

I was inspired to visit my favorite thrift store today with a fresh eye to spotting items I would have previously overlooked. I spotted a maxi dress which was actually layered top and skirt of the same fabric. I employed the "refashionista" trick of cutting off the skirt portion, being left with a nicely fitting breezy top with inner lining to throw over shorts.

[JanineM]

Thanks for posting the link. I have been reading her blog and yesterday I decided to hit the thrift stores. I am a decent sewer, so I thought why not give this a shot. I found this dress which is a Royal Hawaiin (made in Hawaii) that had the original price tags still on it. Walt and I think it is from the late 60's or early 70's based on the tag and style. The original price was $19.99 and I bought it for $8.

 

 

I ended up removing the sleeves and taking it in. I decided that I liked the length when it was belted, so I left that alone. The trickiest thing for me was deciding on what to do for the neckline. I think for my first refashion it came out pretty good.

 

 

Lisa

 

WOW - you are so clever! Great job!!!

[crzndeb]

Very cute Lisa!

 

I just spent the last couple of days going through her blog from the beginning. Almost makes me want to start sewing...almost.

[RedHeadTexan]

Very cute Lisa!

 

I just spent the last couple of days going through her blog from the beginning. Almost makes me want to start sewing...almost.

Thanks! I am still going through her blog and am in June 2012 now. Jillian really inspires me.

 

Lisa

[geocruiser]

Thanks for posting the link. I have been reading her blog and yesterday I decided to hit the thrift stores. I am a decent sewer, so I thought why not give this a shot. I found this dress which is a Royal Hawaiin (made in Hawaii) that had the original price tags still on it. Walt and I think it is from the late 60's or early 70's based on the tag and style. The original price was $19.99 and I bought it for $8.

 

 

I ended up removing the sleeves and taking it in. I decided that I liked the length when it was belted, so I left that alone. The trickiest thing for me was deciding on what to do for the neckline. I think for my first refashion it came out pretty good.

 

 

Lisa

 

WOW, WOW and more WOW! What a great job. You look beautiful. Perfect fit and style for you.

If you like please post on Sewing clothes for a cruise thread. Just in case the ladies don't visit this thread. I would not want them to miss this.

[sail7seas]

Lisa,

You did great.

Your 'new' dress is very cute.

 

[cruzisme]

You did a great job on that dress! Jillian has inspired you and I am sure, lots more. She has shown what you can do by removing sleeves and shortening the outfit ( plus taking in excess fabric).