It was time for a craft. I've been going through a current little snag of writer's block and something creative had to be done. I've been trying to amass enough bravery to tackle one of those paneled t-shirt skirts I've been wanting to do for years but I can't find the one t-shirt I want to include in it. I did, however, run across a dress from one of my Broadway Revues at the Wharf that I was lucky enough to keep (probably because I was one of the only tall skinny girls who would fit into it!) I've got a couple like those but this one was glittery, spaghetti-strapped and v-neck. Very theatre or costume party glitz. I haven't worn it since and when I picked it up and held it up to me I thought, "Skirt!" Yup, I converted it. Not the best sewing job in the entire world but I'm pretty pleased and once I summed up the power to grab my scissors and cut the dress into two very uneven lengths, there was no going back. And it took me quite literally 20 minutes. I held it up to me to figure out where the waist was going to be, eye-balled the pins all the way across and went to town! I put a few pins in place the secure the alignment of the lining material and flipped the skirt inside out, folded a quick hemline all the way around and pinned in place, and went to the machine. Yes, I know I used blue thread. I can't find my gallon-sized ziploc bag of color-wheel inclusive colors. I'm pretty sure it's the same thread I used for Chloe's WOB cape. Keep in mind that this dress was very clingy on me with a bit of stretch to it so I thought I'd go ahead and sew, and if I needed to come back with some elastic later to tighten up the waist I could, but I think from the way it's fitting, that it will be just fine. And yes, I remembered to take pictures this time! I'm learning, I swear. Check it out.
I know it seems like a VERY small amount of fabric leftover from the top but this dress, hanging on me, was was about five inches off of the floor. And I was determined to make it floor length so I needed as much fabric as I could get!
I was pondering folding it over again but I'm currently having fun just wearing it as it is. If I find more than a bobbin full of black thread, I'll put it on my to-do list.
And here it is! I'm pretty happy about how it came out and I figure I can dress up or down. I think it would be perfect with a black t-shirt or tank top and flops for a casual day when I'm feeling the need for a little sparkle :) Makes me want to hit some thrift stores and see if I can find some more dresses that need separating from their tops.
What is everyone else crafting this week? Share your posts.
Happy Up-cycling!
Enjoy,
Allie H.
