Momma Art

I just go with my gut when picking through items at the thrift store. I transformed a different  FISHY PRINT DRESS  a while back, and didn't question my inner voice.  Samezies with this one. It was a bit drapey, and not in a good way.  One fish, two fish First thing I had to do was take off some of the heaviness at the bottom. Then I needed to shape the waist. I cut 2 strips of elastic and sewed one in the front, and one in the back. The whole time I was sewing I was pulling the elastic taught so the fabric will gather when it's done.  Not so pretty pinning.... ...But the finished product was great! I also sewed in some bust darts to give it more shape. See 'em? I liked the color and the print, so I decided to leave that part alone. Kenny and I took the munchkin to day care/camp, and I finished up sewing this dress for our grown-ups only lunch date. The hubs LOVES BBQ, and we decided to try...