Truly recycled dress. Made of pants.
I got a pair of ridonculous super-flared pants at Goodwill Outlet because I liked the fabric, and it reminded me of this dress I saw on Lauren Conrad:
HA!
They were clearly home-made, and pretty darn 70's. I tore the seams out, sewed them back together, and cut out McCall's 5849 (discontinued).
I thought about adding some belt and strap detail like Lauren Conrad's has, but didn't have enough fabric (not surprisingly) to do little pleats and things. Next time, maybe. I did add bright yellow topstitching on the front two seams!
Stay tuned tomorrow for a tutorial based on this dress, showing you my new and wonderful (if I do say so myself) technique for invisible zipper insertion! I just figured out a new step and I'm all over it. That'll be tomorrow, and you'll recognize the dress in the pics!
wow, i can't belive you made that from those pants.
ReplyDeleteOk, seriously on pins and needles for that tutorial. Maybe if I'd just break down and actually buy an invisible zipper foot...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you had enough fabric for that dress. Those must've been some pants! I love your resourcefulness!
This is truly amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous bit of re-purposing! I would love it if you added it to my link party today!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice! I have some repurposing to do!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! I'm about to search your blog for a pants to skirt project. I need some skirts!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! The fit is perfect and the fabric looks so cute. Looking forward to your zip tutorial as I have a bit of a phobia of zips :)
ReplyDeletegreat upcycle. I really like your bright top stitching.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to some zipper insight -- I've stayed away from zippers so far!
this is a fab upcycle go you
ReplyDeleteThat clapping sound you hear...it's not in your head. It's me, applauding all the way from Jersey for that awesome dress. :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible!
ReplyDelete*jawdrop*
ReplyDeletethat is just...AMAZING.
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i love it! you are amazing! i have a few old pair of pants...wanna stop by and revamp my closet? although, most of my pants don't have patterns on them....
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteimpressive! I like it a lot
ReplyDeleteYou are so resourceful!! I love, love, love this! Adorable dress.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Love this!!
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Yay. turned out HOT.
ReplyDeletei NEED this pattern. i was just at anthropology where i fell madly in like with a dress that is this exact style. the dress however did not fall in like with me ($128, YIKES).
ReplyDeleteWow! Your blog is so impressive! I admire some mad sewing skills.
ReplyDeletelove love love this.... I think it is absolutly witty and a really fun idea.
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Beq
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I featured this today as a look back at last weeks link up. Please feel free (and encouraged) to link up any of your projects this week!
ReplyDeleteYou're such an inspiration to me! Every time I read something like this I just want to get my sewing machine out and call in sick at work...
ReplyDeleteWow..this is Superb!
ReplyDeletewhat an idea, still wonder how you maximized the pants into a beautiful dress...I did upcycling an old shirt into peasant blouse, now I want to follow your step :D to make a dress...thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletethats just gorgeous! if i had a waist i would do this! lol it looks great on you though
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