Change of seasons always seems to increase my sewing quantity, so hopefully I'll be back on board again with regular posts after a bit of a lull in blogging activity.
This dress is quite something, I don't really have words to describe it... it was just a little too 'dressy' for me, so my goal was to make it a little more casual .
I started by cutting off the cowl neck.
I then folded and pinned the cut edge inwards, and sewed it in place using a large zigzag stitch. Some stretchy fabrics get a 'wavy' look when sewn, and I have found that sometimes sewing using a large zigzag stops this.
Then I chopped about 26cm off the hem to shorten the dress a 'midi' length.
After which I folded the cut edge over twice and pinned it in place.
And finished the new hem line off by again sewing with a really large zigzag stitch.
I think I managed to make it a little more casual... what do you think?
... those legs and feet have been without sun for quite some time.
I also popped a thin black 'sash' around the waist to break the dress up a bit.
Dress: Thrifted $5, all other items I previously owned.
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