I took a trip to Goodwill yesterday and discovered a unique and intriguing dress. I tried it on and it fit,
but I knew I wouldn't get the chance to wear it very much. I decided that it would make an adorable top, especially
to liven up a pair of jeans. I own a sewing machine and have done a bit of sewing here and there, but am by no means
proficient in the craft of sewing, so this could've been hit or miss.
First, I gave the dress a good ironing. Then, I tried the dress on again to get an idea of how long I wanted
the top to be. I laid it out flat and measured up thirteen inches from the hem, all the way around. I used a sewing
pen with disappearing ink to draw a line all the way around.
Then, I used scissors and carefully cit up the seam in the back. When I reached the zipper, I switched
from scissors to a seam ripper for the more complicated area around the zipper.
Once the zipper was removed and the back completely opened, I cut around my previously drawn line to achieve my
desired length.
I then folded up the bottom, creating a hem. I ironed the seem to fix it into position and then sewed it
with my sewing machine.
VIOLA! My cute top is complete!
The original dress had a hook at the top
of the zipper, I kept this intact and at the moment this serves as the only closure. I will most likely add another
clasp or two in the near future. I have to say that my first attempt at altering an article of clothing was a complete
sucess!
