#32 - Restyle Something

For the record I started this project slightly terrifed because while I can sew - I am a very "free" sewist.  I don't follow patterns (I never have), and I don't make clothes aside from that one time I made boxers and a skirt both on the bias because it seemed like the cool thing to do - For the record it's not that cool of an idea.
Anyhow I bought this dress while thrifting with Lita for like $1.50.  I bought with the intent to restyle it perhaps to wear to schreve's wedding (alicia what do you think about that? jk).   Lita thought I was crazy for buying an 1980's oversized church dress.  But I bought it anyway because I like the drop-waist.   Of course the rest of the day I kidded her about buying every ugly dress we saw.   Anyhow it started out looking like this.

Last night it got a facelift.  I removed the should pads, sleeves and buttons.  See you later!  I also took it in a little turning by turning it inside out and then pinning it while I had it on - NOTE this is easier if you have someone else help you which I learned the hard way.

And then I stiched it up, made it a little belt although it's a bit short for my waist so I might have to sub in something for my closet.  I added some buttons from my very large collection and tada - vintage dress has new life.

Aside from the fact I cut arm holes so big you can see the side of my bosoms - I think it's much improved.  Surprisingly despite my non-straight lines, and the fact I used a quilting needle you can't tell I did it.   I have to get a black tank top so I can  show you what it looks like on without a little "show".  But I crossed #32 off my list .  Moving forward though if I do this again I think I'll look for a dress that's in a little better shape this one was very well worn and and the fabric is much thinner than I thought it was originally.