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I love how you fitted this! So clever!
Thanks Marty,
Since the buttons go up the back now, I just have to make sure someone is around to help me get in and out of the dress. 🙂
Beth
Another ingenius refashion 🙂 How I look forward to your new blog posts; keep ’em coming!
Thanks, Mother Deer!
I can’t seem to stop refashioning. There are just not enough hours in the day to refashion all I have planned.
Beth
It is great. I think the shirt choice makes a difference too – having the print around the bottom just makes it. http://www.madewithmytwohands.blogspot.com
Thanks, Karen!
you inspire me to re-work clothes I have but don’t like as they are!
Thank you, Alice!
I hope you try this. But just a word of warning: It’s habit forming!!! 🙂
Beth
Adorable! You are a creative genius. Seriously.
What a nice thing to say Heather. Thanks!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh. The buttons. I was trying to figure out if you put a zipper in or what. 😉
I really should have mentioned that I just kept the buttons, but it now buttons down the back.
Your creativity is quite amazing Beth…I think you found your niche!
Thank you!
I want it!
If this is my sister, Jan, it would be too big for your little body.
I love this one!
Such a cute dress and there must be millions of shirts at thrift shops that could be converted to something as beautiful.
Excellent work 🙂
Cheers,
Laura
Thanks, Laura! For some reason, there are always men’s Hawaiian shirts at our thrift store. Go figure!!!??!!
Beth
LOL!
Imagine that?!
😀
That’s so pretty. Really like the way you added shape!
Thanks! It needed some length, so a waistband seemed the perfect solution.
Beth
You gave me an idea lady 🙂 Thank you so much!
Oh, I can’t wait to see it!!!!
I love that you put a middle piece in this one. Very cute!
Thank you! I added the middle piece to get some length. Can’t rock those short skirts anymore. Oh wait a minute… I never did. 😉
Beth
You are a magician…Poof, it’s a dress. I’m always amazed
Thanks, this one was so much trial and error, it did take a little longer than it looks.
Beth
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Fabulous! What a brilliant makeover!
Thank you, Jenny!
Oh my gosh, you are so talented. I love this!
You ar so sweet1
so clever! thanks for the tutorial 🙂
You are so welcome!
Beth
Magic!! Another super remake 🙂
Thanks so much! It was fun to do.
WOW that’s fantastic!
Thank you, Joen!
Superb! What an inspired remake. I would never be able to tell it started out as a shirt. I am going to be on the lookout for big men’s shirts now.
I hope you try this. Send me pictures, I’d love to see your version!
Beth
You look adorable!!!
You’re so sweet, Alice! Thanks!
Beth
This is such a great idea. I never thought of using the sleeves that way. It works. Beautiful as usual.
Thanks, Brenda!
It looks fabulous! Well done, you’ve done such a great job with it.
Thanks so much! That shirt was in my refash stash for quite awhile before it jumped out and told me it wanted to be a dress. 🙂
Beth
Great transformation!
Thanks so much!
I love it! Not only does it fit well but it’s really flattering on you as well. You look lovely 🙂
Thank you, Camilla!
Beth
So cute! I am definitely going to try this one! Love!
Oh, I hope you do! I’d love to see it when you finish! I’ll post it on the “Your Projects” page with a link back to your site if you’d like.
Beth
That would be great! I will definitely send it your way. You are awesome. 🙂
I just finished making this dress…I had a mans shirt to make an apron from but after seeing your dress I had to try it…(just don’t know if i’m brave enough to wear it) I’m not as young as I think I am!! It was fun and quick and easy….thanks for all the inspiration!!
Hi Christine,
I’m so happy the dress worked out for you! I’d love to see it. You can send me a photo at bhunting@eoni.com if you’d like.
I say wear the dress. You are as young as you feel!!!!!!
Beth
Wow! I’m SO impressed by the fabulous things you refashion here! I’ll be back for more inspiration. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sarah!
Happy sewing,
Beth
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I just love following your new fashions! I am shopping the thrift stores all the time, now. I am currently trying to find a cashmere sweater large enough to make the peplum sweater. You are fantastic!
How cute is this dress!
Thanks Sue!!!
Oh no…..I am heading off to a hawaiian party tomorrow, and have been searching for a tutorial like this all week, couldn’t find one, so ended up buying a dress today, and now I have found this, oh well, saved for next time.
Love your work, just brilliant!
Thanks so much, Karen. Maybe next time…