Michelle's NDAD Creation

There's a floral skirt in my collection that hits me right around calf level and I live it in.  It's got a mix of black, green, and pink shades and it's something that works really well with black tank tops or white blouses, in any season.  Michelle's piece totally reminds me of it...check her project out!

Hello Marisa!  I have been following your blog for about two years and have made some of my own creations, so I thought I'd finally submit one.  I wanted to make a skirt to wear to my sister's bridal shower and I came upon this at a thrift store in Sacramento and it cost $3...

New Dress A Day - Goodwill skirt - Thrift Store Shopping - DIY

I love floral prints and I thought this was a steal!

Which direction is Michelle going to take this??

It was a little long to begin with, so I knew I was going to be cutting off a bit of the length.  I chopped it in half and ended up with a final product that was adorable and the variety of colors in the skirt allows for lots of versatility.

New Dress A Day - Goodwill skirt - Thrift Store Shopping - DIY

Thank you for being such a creative inspiration :)

This skirt works so great with darker colors and will totally pop when you pair it with lighter colors as well, Michelle.  Versatility is right!! I love the pattern - there's been such a resurgence of these 90s florals and I think you nailed this one!  Have SO much fun wearing this, lady!!

Amber's NDAD Creation

Amber's skirt makeover today is pretty darn fabulous.  I think you're all going to love!

Hello from sunny Florida!  I've been following your blog ever since that awesome Yahoo shout out and similar to your story, I found myself without a job, and lots of free time!  So I said, let the sewing begin!  I started with a giant skirt that I bought for $1!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Skirt

That's my boyfriend TOTALLY willing to take a photo with me. (not) 

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Striped Skirt

That has got to be one of my favorite photos!  Let's see how Amber switches this up...

I measured how much to cut from the skirt...

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Striped Skirt

...sewed a new hem, and then trimmed the excess.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Striped Skirt

I took the remaining fabric and made some straps.  

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Striped Skirt

I pinched below the boobs for a little more fitted look and ta-da! 

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Striped Skirt

Cinched with a black fabric belt that I already own, and I've got a dress that fits like a charm!  I can't wait to wear it around town. 

Giiiirrrlll...this dress rules.  Everything about it is perfect.  You look amazing and I hope you're wearing this everywhere!  Get an after shot with the BF - I'm sure he's loving how you look!

For more on Amber, click HERE!

Weekend Teaser!

I've been busily working on a bunch of awesome things that you'll get to see next week!  Here's just a teaser of what's going on... New Dress A Day - DIY - how to projects - beaded and fringe necklaces

It's a big weekend full of friends and concerts and outdoor movie screenings, so the goodies above are going to get some love out in the public!  I'll be instagramming and tweeting pics so you guys can see before the posts actually go live!

Wishing you a relaxing and happy weekend. xo