Skirt to Dress: The Easiest Refashions of them All

I actually did this one a few weeks ago but never got around to posting it. This started off as a Goodwill find -- a loooong pleated skirt that was too big for me, but I liked the coral color and the pleats. Bonus - it had a sash already attached! How convenient for making a halter-style sun dress.

Before I enlisted help with photos...

I actually don't have any photos of the in-process refashioning because 1. I didn't have my dress form yet, so I was really just winging it. 2. I didn't know I was going to blogging about these things.

Basically, I took in each side several inches and then cut out that excess fabric. I also chopped a few inches off the bottom -- I didn't hem it (mostly because I hate hemming) but it didn't seem like the fabric would fray. If anyone can tell me which fabrics are prone to fraying, please do!

So - here it is. I actually have worn this out a few times.

That tie thing is actually the back of the skirt, so technically I'm wearing it backwards.

I'm a photo-bombing dork.

From Indian Tunic Top to Cute Dress

This is my new favorite refashion! The thrift store I've been going to seems to have a good selection of these Indian tunics that women wear over pants. They are usually longer than a regular top and the sides are open from the hem to about the hip. I've done two of these so far. (Pictures of the other one coming "soon".)

I loved this one right away because of the color and because it has gold sequins all over it! This one is pretty straightforward because I liked it so much as is. For now, I'm going to wear it as a dress, but I might cut it even shorter and wear it as a shirt at some point.

I like the neckline- I even like the sleeves.

I love the detail and sequins on this fabric.

The inside of the fabric - I think those sequins were hand-sewn. Nice.

Pinned up those side slits

After that, I just took off about 5 inches from the length, hemmed it up and done. I could use the bottom piece as a sash, but it actually had a nice enough shape that it didn't need it. This pic isn't so great (I actually put this back on after going to the gym - so my hair is gross.)