Upcycled Emerald Maxi Dress for The Sew Weekly Reunion ~ Diane's Vintage Zest!

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.

Pantone Fall 2013 Colors

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.

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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!

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


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

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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!

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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


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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!




23 comments:

  1. So cute! I wish I had your talent. ;)

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  2. Wow what a cute dress. I love everything about it! Did you get your package I sent you Diane?
    -Brittany Ruth

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  3. This is a great idea. I have a few camisoles around that would be great for a remake like this.

    Thanks for sharing on the Meet and Greet Blog hop.

    http://handmadewarratahstree.blogspot.com.au

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  4. Thanks! It's my productive way of procrastinating. :)

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  5. Not yet, hopefully soon!

    Thanks for the dress compliment!

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  6. I absolutely love the color! Gorgeous! Stopping by from the inspiration hop! Have a wonderful day!
    Loressa
    www.lifescuriouswisdom.com

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  7. Me too! I can't get enough of it. :)

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  8. Hi there! Stopping by from The Project Stash. Your dress turned out great! I'm pinning now.

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  9. Love the color and that is really fun material that you already had in your stash.

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  10. Thanks! Hopefully you make your own with my tutorial!

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  11. I'm just glad that I could find a top that matched so perfectly! It was kismet!

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  12. Very cute! I actually just made a maxi dress with a tank top too! Thanks so much for sharing on Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings! - Kristen

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  13. Thanks! I love making and wearing easy dresses like this. :)

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  14. I wanted to invite you to the Friday Flash Blog Party, the best linky in town! I hope you'll join us and link up. Who knows. You may just get highlighted!

    The party goes on ALL weekend.

    Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution, www.thejennyevolution.com

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  15. Pretty! It looks so comfortable. I'd love if you'd link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-29.html

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  16. It turned out great ... Love the addition of the belt.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  17. Thanks! It is super comfortable, and I just linked up. :) Thanks for the invite!

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  18. I know you are the upcycling queen, so I thought you might like this one. ;)

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  19. Yep, and you know I have belts like crazy! http://vintagezest.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-belt-organization-on-budget.html

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  20. Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog tonight! Come stop by and grab a featured button :) http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2013/09/your-whims-wednesday-129-and-features.html

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  21. Thanks
    for sharing at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party, you have been chosen
    as one of the top 5 featured posts at tomorrows party.

    Have a lovely evening!

    Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.

    http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/

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