| To get the polo to this point I cut off the white trimmings and the sleeves to give myself as much plain material as I could to work with:
After thinking about it for a while I layed out what I wanted the finished product to look like. Top part stripes and bottom floral:
I measured how much fabric I needed for the bust part and cut the shirt like this:
I then found the center of the fabric and put a pin in once for a seam allowance and a second one a few cm up from that.
Then threaded a needle…
And did a running stitch up and down the front to the second pin.
Pulled it nice and tight and you’ve got a gathered front :D
Next! With the skirt right side out and the top bad side out I put it over the skirt like this:
And overlocked them both together. Turn it right side out and bam you’ve got a dress!
I can’t wear strapless clothes so I decided to add straps with the left over fabric…
I measured the length and over locked some strips into tubes.
Sewn in place:
To make the waist more fitted and therefore more flattering on my figure I stitched a small piece of elastic around the middle at the seam.
By stretching the elastic while I was sewing I ensured a nice snug fit.
Lastly I added a couple of bows with the left over fabric.
And then with a left over strip I made a little circle of fabric which could be used either as a matching hair bow or a belt to add another detail to the dress.
All up it probably took around 30 minutes to do, I cleared space in my wardrobe by turning 2 things into 1 and I have a pretty dress ready for summer :D
Only thing left to do is wear it out :D
Nice and bright to try and get me in a more summery mood!
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Aww that looks adorable! I wish I were that savvy *3*
XD You should just experiment, there’s no guilt if you can’t wear the clothes anywhere!
That is so bright and cheerful! It is gloomy and wintry outside here, so this post is like a bit of sunshine. :)
As usual, in awe of your awesome craftiness. I love how you did the bodice portion of the dress.
:D I’m very glad to be some sunshine! I wish the gloomy weather would let up for you :(
That’s such a sweet dress Violet! I like how the darker pink in the stripes picks up the dark pink in the flowers ^-^
Kisses, Melanie
Thanks Melanie!
Wow, I really like what you did with those two items of clothing… Perhaps I should try the same with my wardrobe. It’s about time I cleared it out. ^_^
You should totally give it a try! It’s a great way to re-vamp your wardrobe!
thats soooo uber cute!
Thanks Tanya!
This is so FAB! It’s so flattering on you! ♥
:D Thank you! So cool in the heat now too!
OMG. that is amazing! that dress is gorgeous….I love your creativity. Kudos to you!! <3
Thanks Krissy I’m glad you like it!
So pretty!
:D Thanks!
Fantastic! I think I need to make a hospital suitable version for myself!
You totally should!! i would love to see this done in a work-appropriate way :D
That is just amazing!
Thanks Jessica!
Ooh wow that’s really cool! I love the colours and they match really well together. And your shoes are GORGEOUS!!
I’ve got a skirt I’m working on at the moment. I found a navy linen piece at the Salvos for $4 which was just enough. Its the skirt in this suit http://www.etsy.com/transaction/40739468
And I made the pocket flaps and the inside of the pleats on the bottom out of red cotton (a Savers find that too for $4). So it’s really retro and almost sailor looking. Will post photos on the blog when I get the waistband and zip finished :-D
That is going to look *so* awesome!! I can’t wait to see it on you! I’ve been loving all your sewing posts lately!
WOW! You nailed that dress down!It looks fab on you and those shoes make your legs even pretter! P.S. I had no idea you were thin! :D
XD Yes I am thin hahaha! I’m very glad you like it!
Violet, that’s such a cute dress! I must admit I am too lazy to re~purpose my clothes so I just donate them. > <
xox,
bonita
Haha I wish I could do that sometimes too!
Awesome!
Thanks Marie!
Great! I really like how it turned out :D
you look very cute :)
:D Thanks Tasja, you are so lovely!
amazing, only if our summer was summery with sun…………..
I kinda want to swap weather with you!
Sooooooo cool <3
I really like the result!!!
I Like to recycle clothes too, more than sewing them, but lastly I'm not sewing so much :(
Have to start again!!! More because I have some clothes I don't like anymore.
I love recycling clothes too! Good luck with them Piperita!
Nice work!!! Love this dress, I wish I had your handy skills! :)
Aww you should give it a try, you might be surprised with the results :D
omgg !! That dresss is very cuteee !!!
I LOVE IT :D
Something I would so buy if I saw it at the shops xD
Great Job! :)
<3-xox
Waa that’s an awesome compliment Wendiie! Thank you so much!
Looks nice!
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XOXO
Thank you Raspberry!
Genius!!
:D Thank you!
Grr, now I’m jealous…It’s too cold over here to where something so pretty like that. I would freeze my legs off…Pretty and super cool too! I love DIY’ing clothes like that. You get something almost completely new from something ugly and old.
I completely agree! I wish it was colder here though, I haaate summer >_<
How beautiful! I’m not normally one for stripes and patterns paired together, but this is so cute! I love it!
Thanks Kathleen! I was a bit apprehensive about the pairing too but I love the result!
oh wow! I’m smitten, you look super cute in that dress! I have to do this tutorial, soon! Just have to find the right materials to recycle :>
:D Thanks Nicole! I would love to see if you try it out!
That came out really good! I love it. :D
:D Thanks! I am loving it too!
Youre too amazing
You need your own store asap!
XD I think my store would have so much miss-matched junk in it hahaha!
Wow I love it. Who knew those two pieces of clothing would go together so well, They sounded so random. You’re very talented.
Thanks J! I’m really happy with the result!
That’s such a cute dress, Violet and again, I marvel at your awesome talents! :)
Haha you are too sweet Nadia!
You are way too talented, I’m so jealous!!
You are making me blush!
Ohh I love this!! You’re amazing Violet! :D
You’re so sweet Mina!
WOW!! Such a neat idea!! :3
Thanks Strawbewie!
love it I wish I could do that ur so talented I have a lot of clothes I dont wear anymore but I cant change it I did try but am such a loser uuuuh
keep doing good job girl ur such inspiration
Awww you’re not a loser at all!! You should totally give it another try, it just takes practice :D
I love the fabric combination! Neat work Violet!! :D
Thanks so much Estee!