Tuesday, November 17, 2009

What can I get for this?

What can you get for $1.25 and an hour of free time?

My latest thrift store revival.

Hideous!

I took about 5 inches off each side and still wasn't crazy about the dress. So I cut it short. I'm thinking about adding some kind of ruffle. Maybe something like this from JCrew:

What do you think?

18 comments:

Eric said...

How fun! I wish I could do that. I think it looks great just the way it is.

Heidi said...

You are amazing! I wish I could look at something and think... "what cute thing can I make out of this?"

Lauri said...

Cute, cute, cute. Definately add the ruffles...they're really popular this season. This is anothr reason you should live closer to me; we could have so much fun doing projects together.

Kelly said...

I thought the dress was awesome!! TOtally you!!
ha ha
kidding-
I would never have thought of making that into a sweet vest- so cute- love it!
I think you should do the ruffles- very jcrew!
SO you!!

amelia said...

I am so impressed. That is so cool!

Autumn said...

Impressive!! I love the ruffle idea.

Cynthia said...

You are amazing. I wouldn't have seen the potential in that. I like it like it is, but the ruffle idea sounds good too.

Judds said...

Look at you!!! That vest is hot! You are so talented! Your welcome.

Lisha said...

WOW! Sweet vest! You are talented!

Kris said...

From Catholic School uniform to Hip Mama!!!
Love it!

jeanine said...

You are AMAZING! I love it.

Kelly said...

youre awesome! looks great!

Curtis Whipple said...

You ROCK!

Brooke said...

I have been very fascinated with refashioning but I haven't been able to make the first cut. I'm afraid of messing up but you have no fear and your projects turn out great.

Erin said...

Nice job-you are very talented!!

Hubba's Thoughts said...

NICE!! You are amazing! I wish I had half of your sewing talent and imagination!! Good for you!

Nicole said...

You are so awesome!!

mj said...

Love that kind of stuff. we're kindred spirits.