My Grams sent me this beautiful chambray fabric, that I'm sure she rocked out back in the day. I had a considerable amount, so I decided to improve my sewing skills, and make a dress.
I found a pattern from www.Burdastyle.com (Free of course) I'm not that skilled or confident enough to purchase a pattern yet. I'm still trying out the freebees. I'll buy one eventually, but I just have to work up the courage, and skills.
Here's what I came up with. I really like the top part of this dress. It looks like it has sleeves, but I didn't have to sew an extra step onto the bodice. I was proud of my accomplishment! Not the best, but I am improving.
The dress seemed a bit too plain, so I decided to add a bit more flair and excitement.
I had this sweater vest that has been in my closet for 5 years or so. I haven't worn it in 2, but I love those skulls. I decided to chop it up and sew it to the dress. I can still enjoy the print but give it a new life on a different piece of clothing!
I found a pattern from www.Burdastyle.com (Free of course) I'm not that skilled or confident enough to purchase a pattern yet. I'm still trying out the freebees. I'll buy one eventually, but I just have to work up the courage, and skills.
Here's what I came up with. I really like the top part of this dress. It looks like it has sleeves, but I didn't have to sew an extra step onto the bodice. I was proud of my accomplishment! Not the best, but I am improving.
The dress seemed a bit too plain, so I decided to add a bit more flair and excitement.
I had this sweater vest that has been in my closet for 5 years or so. I haven't worn it in 2, but I love those skulls. I decided to chop it up and sew it to the dress. I can still enjoy the print but give it a new life on a different piece of clothing!
Happy little skulls!
I used my pinking roller cutter thing, and cut out those green skullies.
There are 7 skulls. I like odd numbers. It's more aesthetically pleasing.
Now I have to figure out where they should go on the dress.
I started pinning the skulls. (I even tried a zipper!) My Grams also send me a bag of zippers! SCORE!
Pinned my skulls on the Back.
Pinned my skulls to the front.
I sewed them all on, and hemmed up the bottom.
Add some tights, boots, and a cardi. I'm all set for the temps these days.
Thanks for taking my "after" pics Julie!
Now you can see the whole dress.
Front.
Back.
This dress cost me exactly $0.
Fabric and zipper from Grams, Thread from Pinky, Sweater vest from closet.
I love skulls in October!
BOOM!
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