Saturday, March 14, 2015

March MAGAM Refashioned Lace Dress done!

It's done! Yay! I refashioned a thrifted white polyester lace tablecloth into an easy breezy cap-sleeve lace dress. It was actually very quick and easy to do and a great learning experience in sewing woven lace as well.




First I cut out the dress front and back.

Then I used this mesh tape called Seams Soft to bound the neck edge and armholes before sewing the front and back together. This mesh tape is slightly stretchy which worked well in the curves.

Then I simply serged the front and back together. I found that the pattern at size M was actually too large for me. I cut off about 2cm from each side seams. I used the original hem of the tablecloth so I didn't even have to hem this lace dress. And this is how it looks on me:


For Spring, I plan to wear this dress with a denim jacket. It is actually a very travel friendly dress since it folds into nothing and doesn't wrinkle at all. I can wear different colour slips under the dress to make it look slightly different. Also I think it can make a good coverup for a swimsuit too!

The only complain I have is that this lace is slightly itchy. But then even with lace that are made specifically for dressmaking, I find them itchy anyway. So perhaps I just need to make some slips with good coverage  to go with this!

6 comments:

  1. This is fabulous! I was looking at thrift stores last week for a lacy tablecloth so I could use the lace for dressing up a thrift skirt I found. I agree with the itchy part-but your making of slips to go under and change up the look will work for you I am hoping.

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    1. Thanks Tami! I am hoping it will be a useful dress for this spring and summer!

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  2. Looks great - I read your reply to my comment on your previous post about the stabilising tape - I did wonder if you would need to do something like this. These tunic style dresses do suit you, so I think you will get lots of wear from this worn as you have suggested.

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    1. Thanks Sarah Liz! I'm lucky that these tunic style dresses are quick and easy to make!

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  3. Great looking dress! Saw your latest review at PR and made my way here. Love the lace look

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    1. Thanks Linda! This is my first attempt at sewing lace and I was glad that it turned out okay. It's a great garment for hot summer days.

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