A simple refashion to start the new year. I thrifted this well-made, black metallic wool blend sheath dress last year. It fits except the shoulder straps were too long (they fell off my shoulders as soon as I started walking) and it was too long (too matronly on me).
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I opened the shoulder seams and cut off about 2cm to shorten the shoulder straps. Then I cut off the hem just above the thigh slit and rehemed the dress. It took less than an hour. I think it looks a bit better now:
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Nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I hope I get to wear this often this year!
DeleteLooks much better. My camera lens is often grubby too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah Liz! I n guess I need to clean the camera lens every week!
DeleteNice. I must say I liked it longer, too - a bit like the old so-called "wiggle" dresses! I hope you find lots of occasions to wear it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny! Unfortunately the thigh slit was in an awkward place - just on top of my knee cap! And with the longer length I looked too much like 'the mother of the groom' as I'm quite short.
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