I've been in wedding mode all weekend and when I saw what Brooke did to a dress for her cousin's wedding, I had to do a double take! Check it out...
This is my very first dress remake. I found your site and was inspired. I found this dandy at the Red, White, and Blue Thrift Store down the road from my house for an appropriate $1 and thought that it would make an easy first try for me.
I was wrong.
Ruh, roh...
After removing those magnificent pockets, I realized the true hideousness of the color (and discolored spots) but kept at it. I cut out the neck and used some of the extra fabric to make a ruffled neckline to cover my novice sewing skills...
...and dyed it this lovely purple color. I made a quick white belt for some contrast and voila!
I wore this to a cousin's wedding over the weekend and had at least 4 women that I didn't know (including the bride) tell me how much they loved it.
The only thing I'd change would be adding a zipper, this thing is a bugger to get in and out of. Thanks for the inspiration Marisa!
Brooke, thank YOU for sharing your piece with us!! It's an amazing transformation and you knocked this one out of the park - everyone at the wedding agreed too!! The new color is perfect and I love that you added the white belt. As hard as it was to start, it looks fabulous now!!
