From frumpy to fabulous!

sorry for the crappy picture, know one was home to take it!

I love buying clothes at the thrift store and trying to make them into something else. I've been doing it forever, but over the years I have become more daring with my purchases. When I bought this dress I didn't know exactly what I would do with it, but I just knew it had potential. And I LOVE the result!

First I cut the bottom off, and took off the elastic waist. Then I cut off the sleeves (and shoulder pads) and took in the sides of the top.

At this point I had a cute little top that I actually really liked, but it was a little short. (Sorry for another mirror shot!)

I took the HUGE bottom half and sewed a smaller tube that went in at the waist and ever so slightly out at the hips (since I don't really have a huge difference between my waist and hips). Luckily I was working with a stretchy fabric so it was VERY quick and easy to remake this dress, no zippers needed.

I wanted a sort of 30's/40's? look, so I kept the top bigger, and made the bottom skin tight at the waist. I just sewed the top and bottom right sides together, gathering the excess top fabric as I went. DONE! Super comfy. flattering, and it only cost me $3 to make! (That's how much the original dress cost.)