I just entered PatternReview's recycling/refashioning/reconstruction contest. My neighbor gave me this black dress from the GAP that was brand new. She couldn't take it back b/c it was bought from the sale rack. She decided she didn't like it so yours truly ended up with it. Here's it's shown with a top on it for a size reference.
Did you realize that the straps are reinforced with clear elastic? I didn't until I cut them off.
This was what was left after I created my new Jalie top. Notice my trashy soup can "pattern weights" to the left.
17 comments:
Very clever - the top looks lovely!
Great recycling to get a lovely top. Thanks for showing the back of the shoulder ties. DD wants me to make a top for her (that she's kindly done a drawing of) and this technique will be perfect for the gathered/tied side seam she wants.
Great refashion and a perfect top for your trip. Now how warm was it when you took your picture?
Fantastic job and top! I really love the shoulder ties. I have a Tracy Reese top I bought several years ago (and you won't believe how much it cost me - what was I thinking?) that has the same type of shoulder treatment.
Great refashion, You look good with the empire cut. Aren't you cold taking the photo outside?
Heh, yes, it's a nice refashion indeed!
I find myself wondering if you're freezing in a sleeveless top outdoors in Alaska in January!
The shoulder ties make it- so so flattering!
ps if you are still thinking of doing the '08 BWOF 05-121 dress, this shoulder treatment would look nice, leaving the sleeve split and fluttery.
Very cool! I love it when I can recycle something like you did. It always makes me feel so clever.
Great project! I love that you saved the notions because its hard to find good ones..... or maybe you have a source you could share for great notions - please do!
Love the top, so flattering! A great item for Hawaii! And... using soup cans as pattern weights is NOT trashy, it's resourceful! (I use them too, along with my big Yankee Candle jars!!!)
I love it. You are really coming along on your Hawaii wardrobe. You have inspired me to start a Disney World wardrobe for my upcoming trip.
I love it - great way to refashion a skirt!
Are you standing outside? In Alaska?? In JANUARY??? You are insane, woman. Fabulous seamstress - but insane. :)
Looks great! But...are you outside with this top in Alaska? Woman, get back inside! You're making me cold ;) . I use trashy can weights all the time LOL. Tuna cans are my faves.
Cute top and great recycling! Those are trashy soup can weights - that is multi-use going on! The top looks great on you
Great work!
Me again, I nominated you today on my blog for an award - please play along if you'd like, if not, no worries. :-)
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