Upcycled Emerald Maxi Dress for The Sew Weekly Reunion

*Update* Here is the tutorial on how to make your own!

I was reading Cation Designs a bit more than a month ago when she mentioned The Sew Weekly Reunion.  Seeing as how I didn't know how to sew the first time The Sew Weekly was up and running, I wasn't sure if I would want to crash the reunion.

After a moment to ponder, I decided that I should, and here's my submission to the reunion!

The challenge theme was to utilize the Pantone Fashion Colors of Fall 2013.

As soon as I heard what they were, I was at a loss because it meant that I had to sort through my stash to find a color that would suit the challenge.  Luckily, I was about to finish cataloging my entire fabric stash!

I used this lovely fabric with an emerald, wavy stripe for the skirt.

As for the shirt, I had something that I had been kicking around for a while.  For some reason, my laundry machine has been chewing up my camisole straps lately.  No matter what I do (tie the straps in a knot, lighten the laundry load, etc.) they keep getting twisted up.  Besides the chewed up strap, I wasn't a fan of these anyways.  They were too tight around the bottom after I washed them once, and my bra straps always showed.  However, it was the perfect color to match!

Here is a close-up view of my new pieced-together straps!  Not perfect, but pretty good.  :)  I'll have a tutorial coming up.  :)

A back view of the straps, which I adjusted to cover my bra straps!  It was like a practice for the upcoming Refashioning Challenge.  :)

And with an elastic belt in place.  It's just so comfortable, and I love that it is upcycled from a tank that would have been thrown out!

Before I leave you, here are just the facts, ma'am.  :)

The Facts

Fabric:

Destroyed camisole from Forever 21

1 yard of white crepe with wavy teal stripe

Notions: 

Thread

Pantone Challenge colors:

Emerald

Pattern:

Top: Self-drafted

Skirt: Simplicity 3503

Year: 

2013

Time to complete:

4 - 6 hours

First worn:

Yesterday!

Wear again? 

Absolutely!  It will be a favorite!

Total Cost: 

$1 or $2.80 if you include the cost of the destroyed camisole

It was so fun to participate in a challenge, especially as a new sewist.  This will definitely be a new technique that I utilize for a couple more of my sad tanks.  :)

I can't wait to see everyone else's garments!