This is what I love about this competition is that it forces me to get out of my comfort zone and think way outside of the box! Metallic was something I wouldn’t really pick on my own but now I don’t think I’ll shy away from it!
I was so lucky I scored this beautiful metallic formal dress! First, I made a waistband out of 3 inch black elastic. (See where I’m going with this…skirt!) The dress had a black lining under the metallic fabric so I used that to make a skirt. Then I cut 4 strips of metallic fabric to make a layered skirt. Instead of hemming each layer of metallic fabric I used black bias tape! I think it really defines the layers too!
Next: The Top!
I had a solid black t-shirt, in stock! I removed the top decorative layer of the original dress. I cut the t-shirt at an angle to make a one-shouldered top and then sewed on the decorative piece from the metallic dress.
Lastly: An accessory!I had left over fabric from the top of the original metallic dress…but what to do with it?
I made a wristlet! I sewed the scrap into a square, added a button loop and wrist loop made of black bias tape scraps and sewed it together with silver metallic thread! Then added a hot pink button as an accent!
Happy Refashioning!!!
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That black bias finished those layers off perfectly – what a great way to showcase the rara element! Looks fab on you! x
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Thank you so much! I agree that bias tape really defines the layers 🙂
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Love your outfit! You look adorable, as always! I love the pink heels, lips, and nails…how fun!
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Aww thank you so much! I’m glad I added some of my favorite color: Pink!
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I like the 80s look of this 🙂 And I love that you always add a little something-something to personalize it (pink shoes, bias tape). Nicely done.
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You are so right! It Is totally 80s! I kept think on how to describe it…and 80s sums it up! 🙂 thank you!
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I think that color looks really good on you. It emphasizes your beautiful hair!
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Thank you so much! What a nice thing to say!
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Awesome job!!
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Thank you! 🙂
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