After keeping an eye out for a suitable maxi dress for about the past month or so, I came across this. It was an XL, so I figured it would give me enough fabric to create the 70's wide leg look I envisaged.
The first thing I did was cut out the majority of the lining, for no other reason than it was an unbearably hot polyester material.
I wanted the bodice to fit better, so I pinned each side like this and sewed new side seams.
Then I measured the width of the 'skirt' to find the centre point, and then cut up the middle like this. After cutting, I sewed the new inner leg seam and this refashion was complete.
This was actually a pretty straight forward project, however I'm not so sure I like the way this jumpsuit sits. If I decide its not for me I'll just chop off the top of the 'jumpsuit' and create a really comfy pair of pyjama pants.
Sorry I'm a bit low on the number of after photos on this one, I wasn't really in the mood for photos that day.
Jumpsuit/Romper: $4 thrifted maxi dress, Belt: Thrifted - $2, Jewelery: personal collection
Great idea! Love the way it turned out... !
ReplyDeleteexcellent. Did you have a good job
ReplyDeletehow do I know how fair to sew it up the middle
ReplyDeleteNina, I have measured my torso to the middle, or you can measure your inseam. I hope this will help.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fab idea but I think it would've benefited from the legs cut narrower so you could curve the seam at the crotch; perhaps take the shaping from another pair of trousers that fit comfortably as these don't look to have enough 'sitting room'. Definitely worth doing though! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great and it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm gonna try this with one of my maxi dresses.
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