Every time Sunday rolls around I find myself wanting something new to wear. So last night I forced myself off the couch and gave my Shirt Dress a little make over, while watching a few episodes of the Office of course. I love this dress but I've only worn it a few times because every time I wear it, it feels a tad too short, especially with kids getting on and off my lap all day. So I thought I'd give it a little "makeover".
I added a little length with a pop of color and a nice new waist tie to go with it. It turned out just how I imagined. I love it when things turn out exactly as planned?
First, I cut a 6 inch strip and made it long enough to fit the bottom of the dress. I folded it in half lengthways with right sides together and sewed up the short sides. I then turned it right side out, pressed it, and serged the raw edge.
Then I pinned it to the skirt hem so it was about 2 1/2 inches away from the bottom and topstitched right along the existing stitch line.
For the tie I cut a 5 inch strip using the length of the existing tie as my pattern. It turned out to be about 2 inches finished.
It was so nice to have something new to wear today.
Sweet fix Sarah! I love the coordinating belt. I have a shirt dress, and I think a cute colorful belt could really spice it up.
Sweet fix Sarah! I love the coordinating belt. I have a shirt dress, and I think a cute colorful belt could really spice it up.
Sweet fix Sarah! I love the coordinating belt. I have a shirt dress, and I think a cute colorful belt could really spice it up.
Awesome! It's 10,000 times better!
Awesome! It's 10,000 times better!
Awesome! It's 10,000 times better!
How do you get calves like that?
How do you get calves like that?
How do you get calves like that?
So stinkin' cute Sarah! And I agree with Laurel….nice calves! 🙂
So stinkin' cute Sarah! And I agree with Laurel….nice calves! 🙂
So stinkin' cute Sarah! And I agree with Laurel….nice calves! 🙂