Jumpsuit Dress

A chic upcycled project using an 80s jumpsuit gem.

Posted by New Dress A Day

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One word: JUMPSUIT!!! I was beyond in love with this piece and honestly, if it wasn’t so tight in the crotch-al area (you gals know what I mean) I would have made this work. Unfortunately circulation was being cut off and it just wasn’t meant to be. Here's a quick project to upcycle those dated pieces!

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Fabric Scissors
  • Thread
  • Sewing Machine
  • Pins
  • Seam Ripper

Steps (3 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Trim the pant legs to right above the knees with a pair of fabric scissors and begin to remove all of the stitches on the inseam with a seam ripper.

  2. 2

    Once the bottom portion is completely open, re-piece together the front and the back, pinning a new seam down the front center and one down the back. (top two images)

    Stitch down the new seams and create a new hem at the bottom of the garment.

  3. 3

    From jumpsuit to chic new dress in just a few steps!