Tuesday, August 30, 2011

$3 Dress Refashion



Yep you read that correctly.
I purchased this knit dress at target for $3.00
I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it, but what I did know is that I have been sooo in love with knits lately and the fact that it is striped was just an added bonus.
This was super easy and only took me one evening of work after Ruby had gone to bed, and while Mr. C played his PS3.



Since it was an XL I had to take in the sides of the top. I didn't take any in off of the skirt part




I also took off those waist band hangy thingys....didn't want those. And then I changed the neck line.
Instead of a faux wrap top, I made it just a plain V-neck. And I love the way it turned out.





I love the way it turned out. Can't wait to see what people think.
Have a great day!!!!!!



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15 comments:

  1. BeanAugust 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    love it, love it! The belt looks so great with it too, nice work!

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  2. KaySeptember 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Great ensemble! You are as clever as your mom with the sewing machine.

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  3. Heather and DaveSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Holy Hannah~ You got some MAD skills woman! Love that dress, you should've bought the whole lot of ugly XL's with the hangy belt thing...and then transformed them too and sold them!~ I want one!

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  4. MaryannSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Elyse! You are amazing! That looks so cute! I've said it since 8th grade and I'm sticking to it... if I could look like anyone...it'd be you. :) (and I wouldn't mind your sewing skills too!)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Great redo and this would look so cute with a scarf for the crisp cool nights that are coming finally!

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  6. Fonda @Southern ScrapsSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Looks great! I'd love some instructions on how you changed the neckline.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Wow so cute! I wish I knew how to do this kind of stuff. It really is beautiful. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
    I hope to see you soon,
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-7.html

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  8. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh my, I am coveting this big time. You did a great job!!

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  9. JananSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Super cute, loved it when I saw you in it the other day. Sweet sewing!

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  10. Iz OriginalsSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Way to go! That's an amazing deal, and a simple, yet great transformation. I've always wanted to do more of things type of things. Thanks for inspiring me to keep checking out those sales rack!

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  11. jess@balancing the dreamSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    beautiful! love the colors...the pattern...the belt....great job!

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  12. TaraSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a cute Dress!

    I'd love to have you share this and any other of your amazing posts over at my linky party Create and Share. It posts every Wednesday. We open the party Tuesday evening at 8 pm for those who like to link up early. Hope you stop by...and follow too! ;-)
    http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/create-and-share-features-too.html

    Tara @Trendy Treehouse
    http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com

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  13. Romanian PrincessSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I'm Nicole from Romanian Princess, I am your newest follower from a blog hop! Please follow me back! Thanks!

    www.romanianprincess.com

    XoXo Nicole Mariana

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  14. MarieSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That dress is so cute! Great job!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  15. CarmenSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Wow! Amazing simple changes = much better and beautiful dress.

    Also, I would like to personally invite you to our new Rockin’ link party every Friday at RoCa and Company. Come and show off this dress this coming Friday. Hope to see you there...

    Remember...YOU ROCK!!

    Carmen @
    RoCa and Company
    www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

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