White Dress Recycling Project
Jan 13, 2011 by Violet
This is another dress re-make I did a while ago ^_^ Originally I bought this dress at a thrift store for like $8 and I loved it to death because it was super comfy as well as being nice and cool for Summer. Unfortunately there are only so many times you can repare something so when the strap broke for the millionth time I took it as a sign it was time for a re-make. Then I left it sitting in my sewing pile for 2 years because I’m lazy.
I still love the skirt part, looks especially good with big dramatic heels, so I chopped off the top.
| I picked out some nice stretchy white cotton and used a singlet I knew fit well as a template.
I cut out two pieces like this:
I overlocked the sides and around all the raw edges.
Next it was sewing the two pieces together.
Done:
As you can see there is a fairly noticable colour difference between the new fabric and the old, such is life unfortunately but after giving the whole thing (minus the coloured parts at the bottom) a nice dunking in some bleach it all matches again. I have also been considering dying it a completely different colour but can’t decide which one!
Anyway back to the actual sewing part…
I used some eyelet lace to edge the top section on the sides:
Then after measuring the length I used the eyelet lace as straps and for the front section edging as well:
Taadaa:
So that’s it! Another nice comfy dress saved and reworked to something more current-wardrobe friendly ^_^
And here is what it looks like on. Zombie dress rises from the dead to live again!!
I haven’t bleached or dyed it yet but once the rain lets up I think that’s my next project ^_^
Hope you enjoyed the remake ^_^ |
Beautiful!
Thanks T-chan!
That’s great!
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Thank you!
Hello Violet!!
You have inspired me deeply!! Because of you, I wanna to get a basic sewing machine & recycle those dress/shorts/shirts into something fabulous (just like how you did!)
but pardon me, i have no basic knowledge in sewing.. especially using the machine (ーー;)
so if possible… would you please kindly do a tutorial on how to use a sewing machine… just the basic technique that one have to know when you are FREE!!
:D it would be soooo helpful!! thank you violet !! (≧∇≦)/
Aww Amberline thank you for such a lovely comment! Ok I will add basic sewing skills to my list of tutorials to do ^_^ Thank you so much and I wish you lots of luck!
I love the red roses etc on the skirt! It’s always so inspiring seeing your DIY projects.
I’m really glad you think they’re interesting!
beautiful maxi dress :D
Thanks Lissy!
So cute! You really inspire me to look though my wardrobe and reconstruct a piece or to I never wear anymore into something I’d actually want to be seen in.
I’m so glad to hear that! I can’t wait to see what you come up with :D
You are a genius! <3
You look great in that dress! <3
Aww thanks Kay!
This is such a good idea~! I think I should edit my white dress too :\ it’s getting a bit old and the top area is a bit too small now :(
You should totally try it out, stuff like this is surprisingly easy to do :D
Wow!! That dress looks amazing! It’s so beautiful and suits you perfectly☆
Thanks Minnie!
big love to that beautiful dress… i’m kinda jealous. (smart girl on the remake)
Haha thanks Liz!
love it love it love it!!! ♥♥♥ 8D
:D Thanks Yumii!!
Love the skirt!!! and the dress you made out of it ^^
Thanks for the tutorial ^^
You’re welcome! I’m really glad you like it!
Such a good idea and both remakes turned out so well! Gosh, you have the teensiest waist, lucky thing!
Aww thank you! Haha it’s all genetics, my parents are both tiny too XD
good on ya! thats great! i wish i had your sewing/fabric cutting skills lol
You should totally just give it a try :D It’s much easier than it looks!