Day 239. 126 days and $125 left togo.

Jul 25, 2010 | 122 Comments

Not quite sure how many of y’all are Mad Men fans, but for those who are, you know what today is!!! MAD MEN returns!! Sigh for some Don Draper.

DD

DD

Oh how I was missing you. Today’s dress?? You’re gonna be calling me Betty soon enough. (Don’t worry…no spoilers!!)

Day 239 - Before

Day 239 - Before

This dress was slashed beyond belief! There was no way anyone was going to be able to wear this puppy with the severe slit action. I had some work to do.

First thing I did was pin together all the slashed areas. And yes, there were a lot of slashed areas.

Pinning together the shreds!!

Pinning together the shreds!!

After the pinning, I got to sewing.

Woo skirt!!

Woo skirt!!

The skirt is now one piece!! Took a bit of time, but it’s all together now. But, that’s not all. There’s still some work to be done. Sheer sleeves? Not happening. I got the scissors and snipped away.

Took off those sleeves!!

Took off those sleeves!!

Likey??

Sleeves-be-gone!

Sleeves-be-gone!

The last step was cutting that skirt that I just sewed together. I wanted a knee lengther, so I trimmed it in half.

Goodbye length!

Goodbye length!

After the trimming, a little re-hemming was done and my dress was ready for the 60s, with the addition of a vintage brooch and some pumps as well.

Day 239 - After

Day 239 - After

It’s been a while since the last season, so I wanted to offer some early cocktails to set the mood.

Chivas, Mr. Draper?

Chivas, Mr. Draper?

Don took the bait, sipped the Chivas I offered all while blowing him a kiss.

Specially made for you Donnie :)

Specially made for you Donnie :)

Dream. Boat. Period. Happy Sunday night. Thank you A&E…

PS – My day also was chock full of an amazing photo shoot which you’ll get to see the product of soon enough :) Let’s just say I got my hair did, and my makeup done…

Lookin fab!

Lookin fab with the fab Cetine!

Just a little teaser :) Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Bridesmaid winner(s) announced tomorrow!! Yes, that’s an (s).

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  • Rebeka

    I just love your after foto. The dress is awesome. You are a real wizzard when it comes to sewing. And I also love Mad men <3

  • Rebeka

    I just love your after foto. The dress is awesome. You are a real wizzard when it comes to sewing. And I also love Mad men <3

  • Erika

    prettyyyy :) (: you post these super early and how? its 1 am…:O

  • Erika

    prettyyyy :) (: you post these super early and how? its 1 am…:O

  • http://www.alexandramason.blogspot.com Alexandra Mason

    Wow this looks fantastic xx

  • http://www.alexandramason.blogspot.com Alexandra Mason

    Wow this looks fantastic xx

  • http://lovequirky.blogspot.com/ sal

    I love Mad Men. I am obsessed! I am listening to the soundtrack as we speak lol. I really love what you did to the dress!! It’s amazing!!

  • http://lovequirky.blogspot.com/ sal

    I love Mad Men. I am obsessed! I am listening to the soundtrack as we speak lol. I really love what you did to the dress!! It’s amazing!!

  • http://www.shoestringmag.com Alexa

    Gorgeous! This waist is perfect… I’d say this one should be a keeper! Thanks for chatting tonight :) (and yes, it is 5 am here)

  • http://www.shoestringmag.com Alexa

    Gorgeous! This waist is perfect… I’d say this one should be a keeper! Thanks for chatting tonight :) (and yes, it is 5 am here)

  • http://dailyclothesfix.blogspot.com Emma at Daily Clothes Fix

    Wow – this is amazing. I love this silhouette on you. Very pretty.

  • http://dailyclothesfix.blogspot.com Emma at Daily Clothes Fix

    Wow – this is amazing. I love this silhouette on you. Very pretty.

  • http://brileeo.blogspot.com Brianne

    So cute! Perfect little dress :)

  • http://brileeo.blogspot.com Brianne

    So cute! Perfect little dress :)

  • http://houseofhammies.blogspot.com LibrarianAmanda

    Super cute, love the dress – and love DD too, last night’s episode was great.

  • http://houseofhammies.blogspot.com LibrarianAmanda

    Super cute, love the dress – and love DD too, last night’s episode was great.

  • carrie

    turned out great. super hot! kinda librarian chic.

  • carrie

    turned out great. super hot! kinda librarian chic.

  • http://estantedasala.wordpress.com/ iwittmann

    Sooo Cuuuteee!

  • http://estantedasala.wordpress.com/ iwittmann

    Sooo Cuuuteee!

  • http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina

    That is an amazing creation. I love Mad Men and I love Don Draper.

  • http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina

    That is an amazing creation. I love Mad Men and I love Don Draper.

  • http://eagerhands.blogspot.com lora

    gorgeous!

  • http://eagerhands.blogspot.com lora

    gorgeous!

  • http://www.fallingstitches.blogspot.com Ariane

    Wow wow wow!
    You look like a sex kitten in this dress!
    miaw!

  • http://www.fallingstitches.blogspot.com Ariane

    Wow wow wow!
    You look like a sex kitten in this dress!
    miaw!

  • http://www.somethingjessica.blogspot.com jessica

    love it. and you look fab!

  • http://www.somethingjessica.blogspot.com jessica

    love it. and you look fab!

  • http://fossilframe.tumblr.com Kenzie

    I am super impressed with your skills on the sewing machine. I legit thought, “she’s going to cut that skirt and make a shirt” but you went above and beyond my expectations.

    Good work!

  • http://fossilframe.tumblr.com Kenzie

    I am super impressed with your skills on the sewing machine. I legit thought, “she’s going to cut that skirt and make a shirt” but you went above and beyond my expectations.

    Good work!

  • Tara

    I love this!! So chic – great job!

  • Tara

    I love this!! So chic – great job!

  • Rosie

    I am so loving this dress! Very elegant. And you look so pretty with your makeup did! Can’t wait to see the pics.

  • Rosie

    I am so loving this dress! Very elegant. And you look so pretty with your makeup did! Can’t wait to see the pics.

  • http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com Carissa

    Isn’t the show just genius! I almost cry at the end of each episode because I don’t want it to be over!!! That dress is a perfect Betty dress! I’m doing a giveaway over at CopiousCouture, come check it out!

    Carissa
    http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

  • http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com Carissa

    Isn’t the show just genius! I almost cry at the end of each episode because I don’t want it to be over!!! That dress is a perfect Betty dress! I’m doing a giveaway over at CopiousCouture, come check it out!

    Carissa
    http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

  • http://www.mjboutique.com MissNibbles

    This one is unbearably cute! I can’t believe how good you’re getting at this. :D

  • http://www.mjboutique.com MissNibbles

    This one is unbearably cute! I can’t believe how good you’re getting at this. :D

  • http://concrete-n-grace.blogspot.com/ Katie

    Oooh, I love this one! The 60s had such great dresses.

  • http://concrete-n-grace.blogspot.com/ Katie

    Oooh, I love this one! The 60s had such great dresses.

  • Jessiejack

    this is one of my faves- very cute

  • Jessiejack

    this is one of my faves- very cute

  • Leslie V.

    I think I just had to expand my “Top 10″ favorites to “Top 20.” LOVE this!

  • Leslie V.

    I think I just had to expand my “Top 10″ favorites to “Top 20.” LOVE this!

  • http://www.holdyourspace.blogspot.com pam mila

    I love this! Very classic and figure flattering..has to be one of my favs. What magic you work oh silver needle~

  • http://www.holdyourspace.blogspot.com pam mila

    I love this! Very classic and figure flattering..has to be one of my favs. What magic you work oh silver needle~

  • http://www.iwillbegreen.com Sarah

    You are fantastic and i did this post so you will be followed in Italy! http://www.iwillbegreen.com/?p=1272

  • http://www.iwillbegreen.com Sarah

    You are fantastic and i did this post so you will be followed in Italy! http://www.iwillbegreen.com/?p=1272

  • kat156

    i love this one! so chic.

  • http://www.mamafeelg00d.blogspot.com Jeannine

    This has to be my favorite one so far.

  • http://www.mamafeelg00d.blogspot.com Jeannine

    This has to be my favorite one so far.

  • http://tillyandthebuttons.blogspot.com Tilly

    Stunning!

    That is all.

  • http://tillyandthebuttons.blogspot.com Tilly

    Stunning!

    That is all.

  • http://www.drew-o-rama.com D R E W

    oh my goodness, i love this one! and your make-up is fierce… darker eyes from now on! oh, and i love me some mr. draper.

  • http://www.drew-o-rama.com D R E W

    oh my goodness, i love this one! and your make-up is fierce… darker eyes from now on! oh, and i love me some mr. draper.

  • Melissa F. Moschitto

    How how how did you do this?! Amazing. I am now trolling Goodwill for something to transform. I haven’t had the guts yet – my sewing skills are not up to par! But you are inspirational!

  • Melissa F. Moschitto

    How how how did you do this?! Amazing. I am now trolling Goodwill for something to transform. I haven’t had the guts yet – my sewing skills are not up to par! But you are inspirational!

  • http://www.recycled-fashion.com/ Erica

    Ooo i like this one!!

  • http://www.recycled-fashion.com/ Erica

    Ooo i like this one!!

  • http://storiesreadaloud.blogspot.com/ Christy

    So I just found your blog through IFB and spent a good 30 minutes scrolling through your previous posts before realizing that I *needed* to leave you a comment! You are so breathtakingly talented, and what a creative idea for a blog! I’m excited to see you progress through the remaining 126 days. :)

  • http://storiesreadaloud.blogspot.com/ Christy

    So I just found your blog through IFB and spent a good 30 minutes scrolling through your previous posts before realizing that I *needed* to leave you a comment! You are so breathtakingly talented, and what a creative idea for a blog! I’m excited to see you progress through the remaining 126 days. :)

  • Fay

    This one is my favorite one so far! I love how everything comes out so well. I’ve seen lots of tshirt reconstructions and they often end up tacky, but all of your creations are so creative and classy. Keep it up!

  • Fay

    This one is my favorite one so far! I love how everything comes out so well. I’ve seen lots of tshirt reconstructions and they often end up tacky, but all of your creations are so creative and classy. Keep it up!

  • http://cutedujour.blogspot.com Julie

    Amazing job! I would totally buy that dress! :)

  • http://cutedujour.blogspot.com Julie

    Amazing job! I would totally buy that dress! :)

  • http://www.novembergrey.blogspot.com/ November Grey

    OK, I’m so glad I joined IFB because that’s where I found you and not only are you uber talented, but pretty damn funny too.

    And the task you are taking on is MASSIVE. Do you ever wake up and go “what the hell was I thinking?!” But kudos to you. I enjoy peeking in on your handy work every day.

    And, um… YES. Don Draper… YES! (sigh)

    PS – today’s dress was my fave of all time.

    xx

    http://www.novembergrey.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.novembergrey.blogspot.com/ November Grey

    OK, I’m so glad I joined IFB because that’s where I found you and not only are you uber talented, but pretty damn funny too.

    And the task you are taking on is MASSIVE. Do you ever wake up and go “what the hell was I thinking?!” But kudos to you. I enjoy peeking in on your handy work every day.

    And, um… YES. Don Draper… YES! (sigh)

    PS – today’s dress was my fave of all time.

    xx

    http://www.novembergrey.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.recycledlovelies.com Deanna

    I totally love your site. You are very creative and giving me great ideas. I have been buying used for over a year and loving the interesting things I find. Keep up the great work!

  • http://www.recycledlovelies.com Deanna

    I totally love your site. You are very creative and giving me great ideas. I have been buying used for over a year and loving the interesting things I find. Keep up the great work!

  • Heather HS

    I love this one!!!

  • Heather HS

    I love this one!!!

  • http://itssewtasticmama.blogspot.com/ Adin

    I love this one. This is so chic! :)

  • http://itssewtasticmama.blogspot.com/ Adin

    I love this one. This is so chic! :)

  • http://runmelissarun.com Melissa

    Oh that is great and totally Mad Men retro

  • http://runmelissarun.com Melissa

    Oh that is great and totally Mad Men retro

  • Let√≠cia

    Stunning!!!

  • Let√≠cia

    Stunning!!!

  • http://pursuitofhealthfulness.wordpress.com pursuitofhealthfulness

    I am blown away by your designs with these dresses! So cool.

  • http://pursuitofhealthfulness.wordpress.com pursuitofhealthfulness

    I am blown away by your designs with these dresses! So cool.

  • http://www.wix.com/PhotogeniqueGirl/Photogenique-girl Kristiana Kephart

    at first glance i thought the friend you were posing with was a manikin. no joke. haha

  • http://www.wix.com/PhotogeniqueGirl/Photogenique-girl Kristiana Kephart

    at first glance i thought the friend you were posing with was a manikin. no joke. haha

  • Hyunju

    So pretty! Impressive work!

  • Hyunju

    So pretty! Impressive work!

  • http://basiccravings.wordpress.com basiccravings

    SO impressed!

  • http://basiccravings.wordpress.com basiccravings

    SO impressed!

  • http://www.formandodivas.blogspot.com Dani Freitas

    That´s amaaaazing!!! :)

  • http://www.formandodivas.blogspot.com Dani Freitas

    That´s amaaaazing!!! :)

  • http://kajadesign.blogspot.com Kaja

    WOW! If I saw that dress (after-picture that is) in a catalogue I would IMMEDIATELY buy it!

  • http://kajadesign.blogspot.com Kaja

    WOW! If I saw that dress (after-picture that is) in a catalogue I would IMMEDIATELY buy it!

  • http://www.sunshineandpotatoes.com Grace

    Lovely! I think this one is a keeper.

  • http://www.sunshineandpotatoes.com Grace

    Lovely! I think this one is a keeper.

  • Pamela

    Love the dress! You are cool AND the fact that you like Mad Men makes you ever cooler! =)

  • Pamela

    Love the dress! You are cool AND the fact that you like Mad Men makes you ever cooler! =)

  • Ariel

    this is my fav outfit :)

  • Ariel

    this is my fav outfit :)

  • http://womencosmoshoes.com rezuki

    i like what you do with those clothes.. its very inspiring. i have been learn how to sewing and hope someday i can do something like you.. hohohoho

  • http://womencosmoshoes.com rezuki

    i like what you do with those clothes.. its very inspiring. i have been learn how to sewing and hope someday i can do something like you.. hohohoho

  • Kristie

    Love the dress! But Mad Men is on AMC, not A&E. ;)

  • Kristie

    Love the dress! But Mad Men is on AMC, not A&E. ;)

  • Jessica

    I love everything (well, most-everything!) vintage, so this was my favorite! Great job!!

  • Jessica

    I love everything (well, most-everything!) vintage, so this was my favorite! Great job!!

  • Julia

    Just started on your blog, it was featured on yahoo. So, what you’re doing is super neat, and I LOVE MAD MEN, so I’m totally going to keep up now, no doubts about it (with your dress-a-day). :)

  • Julia

    Just started on your blog, it was featured on yahoo. So, what you’re doing is super neat, and I LOVE MAD MEN, so I’m totally going to keep up now, no doubts about it (with your dress-a-day). :)

  • Steph

    devine!

  • Steph

    devine!

  • Roma

    what happened to the skirt hemming?

  • Roma

    what happened to the skirt hemming?

  • Amy B

    That transformation was fun to watch

  • Amy B

    That transformation was fun to watch

  • sharon

    =OOOOOOOOO

  • sharon

    =OOOOOOOOO

  • http://eustaceclarence.blogspot.com stacey

    you are such an amazing & visionary seamstress! I think this dress is my favorite so far. I showed my mom your site because she is a seamstress, too. she kepts saying, “wow! she’s so talented!” we are both huge fans of your creative project. I can’t wait to see what else you create!

  • http://eustaceclarence.blogspot.com stacey

    you are such an amazing & visionary seamstress! I think this dress is my favorite so far. I showed my mom your site because she is a seamstress, too. she kepts saying, “wow! she’s so talented!” we are both huge fans of your creative project. I can’t wait to see what else you create!

  • http://miscellaneoussheepery.wordpress.com miscellaneoussheepery

    This dress looks amazing on you! I love the ’60′s vibe you have going on here =) Adorable!

  • http://miscellaneoussheepery.wordpress.com miscellaneoussheepery

    This dress looks amazing on you! I love the ’60′s vibe you have going on here =) Adorable!

  • http://www.facebook.com/awesomevegan Jennifer Gonyea

    One of my favorites! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/awesomevegan Jennifer Gonyea

    One of my favorites! :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_E5CNWDMCWO5MV7YHNJ43I4XZ7U Elise

    One of my top 5!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_E5CNWDMCWO5MV7YHNJ43I4XZ7U Elise

    One of my top 5!

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WJCK6GWCWB5BO7BUCVMATQE5FA tbhypergrl

    that is darling!

  • Sarah

    FAVOURITE ! Adorable.