Remember the 1980's
Laura Ashley dress? I found it in a thrift store and had already cut off the puffy sleeves and lace collar before I remembered to take a photo. Here I am, holding the sleeve on so you can get an idea of the 'before'.
Already so different. A lot can be done in refashioning garments just by cutting stuff off, whether sleeves or length or whatever.
So I made it into a jumper, as Americans say. Or a pinafore if you are Australian.
I don't know if I am completely happy with the neckline. Square might have been better. I took it from the pattern for
the dress that sucked. I didn't have any other necklines, but it is very boring ordinary. I think I need some other patterns to work from.
Remember the 1980's Laura Ashley dress? I found it in a thrift store and had already cut off the puffy sleeves and lace collar before I remembered to take a photo. Here I am, holding the sleeve on so you can get an idea of the 'before'.
Already so different. A lot can be done in refashioning garments just by cutting stuff off, whether sleeves or length or whatever.
So I made it into a jumper, as Americans say. Or a pinafore if you are Australian.
I don't know if I am completely happy with the neckline. Square might have been better. I took it from the pattern for the dress that sucked. I didn't have any other necklines, but it is very boring ordinary. I think I need some other patterns to work from.
7 comments:
It is never too late to make the square neckline possible...where will you wear your new re-do Ashley? I just assumed the rainforest was always moist and humid...what do I know? party on Lady!Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
We have short winters, maybe 2 months of weather in the high 50's to low 60's. That feels cold to me. Most people don't have central heating.
You are right I could recut the neckline to square, but having already finished it off I will leave it for now.
Hey Zom, I like what you did to modernize the LA dress and personally LOVE wearing jumpers, all year round. Never thought to take sleeves off, but will be casting a more discerning eye around the old thrift store henceforth. xxxxoo - sus
Wow, what a makeover! You've really turned this into a lovely dress!
looks great! Gives it a whole different look without the sleeves!
I actually like the pic of one sleeve off - gives me an idea of before and the possibilities of after. The neckline is excellent, shows off your collar bones:).
i think it looks fab! X:-)
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