I had two dresses that were too short for me. One(left) I got knowing it was too short, but I got it anyway with the plans of lengthening it later, and the other one(right) was a good length until I washed it and it shrunk a ton! Don’t you hate it when that happens?!!
So I cut off one dress and used that extra fabric to lengthen the other dress. With the dress I cut off, I made it into a top, which turned out to be a very cute peplum top. The two fabrics are a little different from each other, but I didn’t want to go through the hassle of trying to find the perfect match to lengthen the dress. It’s noticeable but I don’t think it looks too bad.
I used liquid stitch on the bottom hem of the top(to save the length because if I would’ve hemmed the bottom, it would’ve been too short), and with the extra fabric I cut off, I used it to lengthen the other dress.
The before/after:
Striped dress & Blue sandals : c/o Oasap | Bracelets: H&M, J.Crew
Striped top: H&M(altered) | Royal blue jeans: c/o Romwe | Red flats: Target
Wow, that's really super cute! I love the peplum top you made!
darling — and how perfect the fabric matches!! great idea!
Wow. so so great.
What a great skill you have.
That is just freaking amazing! Stopping by from Creative Monday!
xo
Kym
bitty.and.bunny
This is such an awesome idea. I love the shirt and also the slight look of a hem on the dress. Amazing!
I LIKE IT!!!
very cute both!
Sara, the first dress has a zip in tha back side?
Thank you! The first dress has a side zipper. 🙂
Wow, the shirt and refashioned dress came out so amazingly well! I was so in awe that I showed my boyfriend (who feigned excitement even though I'm sure he didn't care). Great job! I love seeing your re-designs like this!
Another fabulous makeover!!!
I think they are even better after than before! What a great idea!
So cute! Great job!
Oh my goodness these are both adorable! You are so talented!
Trish
http://www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
Fantastic ideea and it looks lovely. Well done Trish
Love both refashions! The top is so cute and I love the jeans color. I have been wanting a pair lik that 🙂
I'm so glad that I'm following you! This is brilliant. Definitely going to try this. Thank you!!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Haha, that's how my husband is when I show him my projects! Thanks for your comment!
I love them, the fit is very flattering . You should get them too!:)
I absolutely LOVE both! I like how the fabric at the bottom of the dress is a little different- it makes it look more interesting! The top is just super cute and looks great with the colored jeans! Great job!
Lindsey
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
2 more fabulous refashions there!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Found this on Pinterest and I think it's super cool!
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I love the longer dress and the peplum top!!! Perfect!