"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Sunday, March 25, 2012

How to make a lovely tank dress






This was such a fun and easy project! Here is how I did it:


 I bought 2 yards of fabric. Then I wrapped it around  my waist one and a half times and cut the excess.

Fold the fabric in half, you will have a long strip and you can even use the fold on the bottom for your hem, like a bubble hem. 



Sew two rows on the open edge of the fabric. This will be for the elastic so make sure you allow enough space for the elastic to fit through.


Next you will attach a safety pin on your elastic and pull it through the rows you just sewed.


 It will start to bunch up like this. Sew the elastic when you attach your fabric together. Sew the fabric together inside out this will make the skirt. 


I did hem mine because I am short. Otherwise, like I said above you can leave it like a bubble skirt.


Now you will have a skirt! 

Don't worry about the rough edges on the top the sash will cover them.


Using the leftover fabric you will make a sash. I didn't measure but it was about 4-5 inches across.
Sew the fabric inside out  and then hem the edges.



Next I tried on the dress and the tank top and made sure to place it where I wanted. I pinned it while I was wearing it (really carefully).


Then sew the tank top to the skirt and cut off the excess top material



You could attach the sash to the dress but I am happy just to tie it around the dress.


This was the first dress I have ever made! 

I have to say I quite proud of myself!




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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Size XL to Small~How I altered a thrifted Anthro Top!

I found this top at Goodwill with Anthropologie tags attached! The only problem? Size XL! So I dusted off the sewing machine and I made some modifications, and it fits PERFECTLY!


I pinned the sides about 3 inches in and 4 inches on the bottom hem. 



Then I cut the excess fabric. This only took me 15 min to pin and sew!



I really love the abstract print! The price on the tag was around $70! I bought it for $3! I cant wait to pair it with my mustard yellow jeans!

Friday, March 2, 2012

This Weeks Thrift Haul


I really scored this week at my favorite thrift stores. 

Here is my fabulous thrifted haul.




Vintage suade jacket. It's so cute on! Only $3!



Romeo and Juliet Couture leather jacket $14! LOVE! 


BCBG silk ruffled top $3. The color is so pretty.




Forever 21 skirt $3. I love the fabric! It's almost vintage looking. I am wearing this on my "what i wore" post next week.




Banana Republic striped dress, $14. That is kind of pricey for thrift store standards but I couldn't resist the stripes! Plus I will be able to style it a ton of different ways.




Leopard silk and burberry pattern scarfs $1 for both.



I hope you all have a great weekend!