My daughter bought this cute full length sundress some time ago, but wasn't feeling really comfortable with the neckline. It took quite a plunge, but she liked the rest of it. So, what did she do?, she bought it of course, and brought it over and asked if I could help re-style it so that she could wear it. No problem! We chatted about a couple options and she also said she liked the big fabric flowers that are so popular right now.....so, here's a little before and after for you.
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BEFORE
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On my dress form, the middle of the bust is just above the black dot, and the neckline was open all the way to the black waistband. I had already stitched the two panels together from just below the black dot as step one.
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| AFTER |
There are so many fun ribbon colors these days, that I decided to
pick up some ribbon to create more of a peek-a-boo neckline versus the
Hollywood va-va-voom!
Then I went to town on the fabric flower; I had several different
black and white fabric remnants on hand; I picked up a couple of broadcloth pre-cut
quilting fabrics at JoAnn's for .99 a piece to match the bright orange in the dress and started cutting circles.
I sewed a lapel pin to the back so that she can take it off for washing and/or move it wherever she would like to wear it.
She should feel much more comfortable in it now and there's plenty of summer left for her to enjoy it.
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