124 Days to Go: $1 Remake
This was another potential book outfit that had a before shot taken, but didn’t end up getting used. I had been waiting for a warm enough day to make tweaks and rock it out!
Day 124 - Before
I loved the multi-pastel rainbow stripes on this dress when I first saw it. The rest of it…well, not so much.
Nice face, Maris 
I decided to go with the pattern on the knit and follow the stripes when I chose how I was going to adjust this piece!
First, the sleeves got trimmed off!
Sleeve Trim!!
Next came that following of the stripes business I just mentioned. I followed the stripes and trimmed off a V-shaped section, leaving enough material to fold under and craft a new seam. I’m making this a total V-neck piece!
Follow the rainbow stripes...
I took in the body about two inches on each side, and pinned down the neck using the blue stripe right below the thick white stripe that I cut as my guide! I also folded down the back (horizontal fold/line across) and pinned that in place too. It’s gonna be halter time soon!!
Tighten it up!!
Everything got the sew treatment next…
Miami Sound Machine!
…and then I pinned/sewed melon-y, satin ribbon straps to the end of the two top pieces to tie ’round me neck!
Woo straps!!
My dress was finally finished! I added a thick copper belt at the waist and some wedges – I was totally channeling Marisa circa 1977. It was the perfect Sunday ensemble to catch up with some amazing NY friends while they were town…
NJ & CB
…and to have shirtless waiters bring us chicken nachos with party jamz (yes, with a z) pumping in the background!
Yep, these waiters are shirtless!!
The halter from the back looked like this…
Love me some halters! (and my belt that got twisted!!)
Even though it was knit, it was slinky enough to keep me cool on this super warm Sunday.
Sunday Funday!
If the weekend only lasted longer…
Hello Team Fierce! (we couldn't decide which picture came out better...)
I hope everyone had a most enjoyable weekend!
