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90s Floral Dress Refashion

A sweet sundress from a frumpy floral frock

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/90s-floral-dress-refashion • Posted by Carissa B.

This unfortunate thrift store find was transformed into a cute little dress in an afternoon.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

This unfortunate thrift store find was transformed into a cute little dress in an afternoon.

Instructions

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    Cut off the sleeves.

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    Cut straight a slight sweetheart neckline across front, and cut straight across back.

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    If necessary, take in sides and add bust darts to fit your body.

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    Hem the top edge.

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    From the sleeves, cut two rectangles, roughly 8 inches by 18 inches, for straps.

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    Sew each rectangle into a long tube and turn right-side-out.

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    Fold raw edges inward and sew ends closed.

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    Scrunch ends of straps and sew to front and back of top edge.

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    Trim excess length.

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    Hem bottom edge.

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    With scrap trimmed from bottom edge, sew into a very, very long tube and turn right-side-out. Finish off ends and use as a sash.