55 Days to Go: Janet’s NDAD Creation

Aug 26, 2012 | 13 Comments

Today’s piece comes from Janet and there’s nothing that a little bit of leopard print can’t fix.  I loved what she did!!

I’ve always wanted to “up-cycle” something but you inspired me to get to it!  I found this dress at my local Goodwill and I LOVED the fabric and the accent band around the bottom, but…HATED the style.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Leopard Muumuu

Janet – Before

What’s she gonna do with this?!?!

First I cut off the top at the sleeves and gave it a new U shape.  Then I stitched up the top of the zipper to keep it from coming down and faced the arm holes with scraps of brown fabric I already had. 

New Dress A Day - DIY - Sleeves Off & Sewn Zipper

Sleeves Off!!

Next I added some beads to give it a kick. VOILA!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Leopard Muumuu - Added Beads

Bead Time!

Way to go Janet!!  Send in a pic of you wearing this because it’s fabulous – such a creative way to upcycle this piece!

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  • Aquinnah

    Yes, definitely send a picture of you wearing it. It looks super stylish, but I want to see how the new neck looks on.

  • Natchez

    You totally changed this up! Would love to see it on you!

  • darsedee

    cute

  • http://twitter.com/MunchTalks Jasanna

    Wow! I do love the neckline!!

  • blondie

    WOW—LOVE THIS—-I love any type of animal print.

    • newdressaday

      You had me at animal prints…

  • Sarah_H.

    Love your idea for the neckline, especially with the beading. What a great new dress!

  • Sarah_H.

    BTW totally digging the colors in your decor.

    • newdressaday

      Me too!! I loved the red wall with the neutral couch!

  • kissem37

    what a fun neckline! great job :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/tollyfaye Tolly Bockbrader

    <3 this! Animal prints, and your pretty house!

  • katy

    I too would love to see a pic of this being worn. What a good job.

  • Tasmanian Minimalist

    Love it !