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Gold and Black Dress

     I scored this gold and black dress for $1.23 at the Goodwill 123 sale.
You just can't beat that price! The dress fit nicely, but it was UUUUUGGGLYY!



It came with a vest attached!

I saw this gold and black dress in a magazine, and its currently at Target via Altuzarra. I thought to myself..."Self, you can make something like that!" 
I was also inspired by the textures on Adele's long sleeved number.

 


I cut that weird vest off and sewed the neck together. I thought it would make a cute 'dress up' vest for my kid. I was right! She immediately busted some killer dance moves. My hubs even got in on the dance action.




My kids got the moves! 


The length of this dress was awkward, to say the least. A much needed trim was in order!
Snip! Trim!
Hem it up! 
This fabric is gauzy, stretchy, and very hard to work with.
 Sewing up that bottom hem took close to forever!

I took that bottom scrap and tied it around my waist for a belt. The fabric has some nice stretch to it, so it worked perfectly!
I added my vintage gold brooch, and gold hoop earrings to bring out the simple and sweet gold trim around the neckline


My daughter was my photographer, and we had fun!!
(I'm sure you like the background shot of my garage, and her chalk artwork)




I love this dress! It's flattering, and comfy! My two favorite things!



Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 21, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    This is so inspiring. I have always wanted to make my own clothes, as as kid I loved drawing fashion sketches and as an adult I am completely obsessed with Project Runway. Your transformative looks and step by step pictures make me feel like I might be able to do this! How did you get started? Did you already know how to sew? I do not have a machine but I sorta know how to hand sew.

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  2. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment! I actually only started to sew in April. I bought me first sewing machine then, and just watched a bunch of tutorials. The video that came with my machine was really helpful. I still have a lot to learn about sewing, but it is exciting to try new things! I try it, and if it doesn't work out, I'll try again a different way. I purchased an inexpensive machine in April, and I'm satisfied with the outcome. Maybe down the road I'll get a higher quality but for now it suits my needs! Make those clothes! I say go to the thrift store and try something easy! It's been my new passion and I love it! Thanks for checking out my blog!

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