Another refashion from a classic fat garment to something a bit more stylish.
The photos aren't great, but I raised the shoulders, shortened the sleeves from elbow to mid upper arm and the length from almost ankle to mid-upper calf, added pin tuck detail to front and darts to back.
The whole job took less than an hour, was very quick and easy and has taken a classic sack to a nice dress. Still a little boring though. I may yet do some kind of embellishment on the front...
Monday, September 14, 2009
before -> after
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9 comments:
That is really nice!! Who would have thought such small changes would make such a difference. I am impressed. Thanks for sharing.
That's amazing, the difference a few changes make! Totally changes your profile (and makes you look like you've lost a few kilos in that hour!)
What a difference! Looks great.
Wow! What an improvement!!
Oh, that is wonderful! Someday I hope I will have the nerve to sew more.
Wow what a crazy good difference! I never think to refit bad designs. Will have to change my ways!
A v-neck instead of that squared off scoop might look really good, as well. :) I'm going to have to try something like the tucks in the front - they're so flattering!
Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration! I have a black linen dress that I was about to send to the thrift store because it was just too darned big and baggy. Your post made me look at it again and I spent a fun hour or two remodeling it last weekend. Now the shoulders fit better, it has some definition at the waist, and the length is much improved. So--thanks for the new dress in my closet!
Hmmm...Makes me want to get out a couple of dresses I ordered on the interwebs that go around me - and look like I'm wearing something 4 sizes too big above the waist.
Sigh. When ppl that know nothing about grading for large sizes sell clothing.
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