This dress was one of dresses from my mother. I really loved it but I have such a hard time wearing anything that I can’t wear a bra with. I realize that there are strapless bras … but those suck. So it’s time for a refashion!
See the beadwork on the neck portion? I have GOT to save it!
Very simple redo today. Cut off the top, and take that beadwork out …
Sew up the bottom with some elastic band. Make sure to stretch the band and the skirt a bit so that it goes nicely together.
And here is the final product. I used the beadwork as a necklace and the skirt came out fabulous paired with an obi belt and a simple tank. (That obi belt is only $3.46 at Amazon.) And you gotta love Lex’s pose!!
Final:
Let me know what you think in the comments!!
Go take a peek at my Upcycled Fashionista Pinterest Board. I also have two companion boards – Free Sewing Patterns Board and Sewing Tips. See you there!
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I love this.I’ve got a couple of dresses hanging in my closet that I want to transform into skirts.I love the patterns,but I just never wear dresses.I wore a skirt today with a tshirt and just love the way it feels.I think little skirts that hit above the knee are going to be my “go to” instead of shorts.
I might have to make an obi belt too.Can they be made out of old Spanx,lol?
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I think there is something about a skirt that screams “Sexy!” and I love them. And I’m like you — I almost never wear dresses, although I seem to always have a closet full of them … The great part about obi belts are that you don’t need Spandex, because they hide everything. I put a link to Amazon above to buy that obi belt for $3.46 which includes shipping. (This does contain an affiliate link.)
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This is adorable! I love the print! And I’m glad you were able to save the beaded top and use it as a necklace! Too cute!
Thanks so much for the link up! 🙂
~Jen
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I was going to try to make a different dress out of it so I could keep the beadwork, but I think the necklace came out really nice. And nothing was required!
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Plus you can wear it with lots of things! 🙂
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Yes, great point.
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I love this skirt! Especially the obi belt. Thanks so much for the link up!
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Thanks!! Aren’t obi belts the best? They hide ALL my belly flaws 😉
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