Introduction: Upcycling a Thrifted Dress
Step 1:
I marked the dress 22 inches above the hem.
Step 2:
In addition to removing the top portion of the dress, I removed the buttons and those weird tie thingies in the back. (I actually sewed them together and used them for my waist band).
Step 3:
I gathered the dress, attached the waistband, created a back seam, and added a zipper.
Step 4:
I used some of the leftover fabric to create pockets.
Step 5:
I paired my new skirt with a top I thrifted from the Goodwill for $4.00...
Step 6:
and these pearl and gold earrings.. of course I made them!
9 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
I love this! I think you should make a matching crop top from the other half. It would be really cool.
8 years ago
Thanks everyone! I'm glad you liked this project!
8 years ago
Final picture: soooo cute! Thanks for the inspiring ible :)!
8 years ago on Introduction
Lovely! Great job! I am into upcycling too ")
8 years ago on Introduction
Lovely! Great job! I am into upcycling too ")
8 years ago
Cute! I like to upcycle clothes too.
8 years ago on Introduction
Looks stylish!
8 years ago on Introduction
love this. I like to re-purpose things from the thrift stores also. some of my favorite clothes are re-done from the thrift store or from yard sales. I don't look at something and wonder if it will fit, I look at it and ask what can I make with this?
8 years ago on Introduction
This is really clever! So cute, and simple. Sometimes my favorite Instructables are the simplest.