This dress was another thrift store find that I refashioned into something more suitable for me. I thought I took a picture of the before to share here, but I guess I forgot, so you’ll just have to imagine it. It was a large mumu-ish dress, but I loved the colorful floral print. A few snips down one side, and then down the other, some making of sleeves and folding of hems, then a run through the machine, and I had myself a dress. This took me about 30 minutes to make. As Ben was getting ready for us to go out, I went to my sewing room and came out wearing this dress. He was like, “Did you just make that?!” I replied, “Yup!” I love the ease of shift-style dresses, as they are my go to silhouette (and simple to make!).
dress, handmade. maguba clogs, c/o lotta from stockholm.
I was just telling my husband last night, there is this blogger I read, she’s amazing she takes this stuff from the thrift store and whips it in the cutest little dresses in like no time, i don’t know how she does it! and Here you are with another! You’re such an inspiration!
Awww… thank you so much! I’m so thankful for your encouragement!
This is so cute, you have good luck thrifting.
Lately, I think have had good luck. Also, since I sew, I see potential in pieces others would cast off.
that print is the prettiest!
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I’m so jealous! The last time I tried sewing was in Home Economics class about 15 years ago, and the results were so awful I never tried again! 🙂
Try again! Don’t give up!
i would love love love a quick tutorial on how to alter a mu-mu into a shift dress!
please pretty please?
I wish it were as easy to explain as it is to just do.
I (and I’m sure others) would love it if you made a video of how you snip + sew a large dress into a much more fitting style! Please consider it!
I will consider it. It’s just when I sew for myself, it’s so relaxing to me and I get in the zone and don’t really want to photograph each step. I have others ask in the past about it though.
Mad talent yo! I always love those thrifted muumuus too, they have such nice prints.
Thanks yo! 😉
Très très jolie! !
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Thank you so much!
Love this, such a fun print, and its great to be able to alter your own clothes in a sudden wardrobe panic!
I agree! I think it’s not so much a wardrobe panic, but I find it relaxing to sew, so when I get a quiet hour to make something for myself, I’m happy to take it!
This is so cute on you. Love the length
Thanks Dana!