Shirt to Skirt Refashion

Shirt to skirt tutorial

I got this shirt for a few dollars at the end of last summer on clearance. So cute! However, it squished my chest in a weird, unflattering way. (In the photo I had already separated the top from the bottom of the shirt; I kept the original elastic with the top for future use.) See the elastic waistband on the right? That was a leftover from this project:

I had removed the waist from these atrocious pants (left. The r. pic is after the refashion; much cuter now!). I kept it, knowing it would have a use someday.

 

The plan: sew the waistband of the pants to the top of the removed "stomach" of the shirt.

See my creeper kitty? She loves to "help" me sew...she is always right up in my business or trying to get on my lap to cuddle when I'm sewing!

And there you have it, my "new" white eyelet skirt! Sorry there's no picture of me wearing it; it looks cute on. The waistband sits at my natural waist and the hem hits a couple of inches above my knees.

I'll keep the top of the original shirt, too. Perhaps I could make it into a tie-back beach top (with added ties, which would be adding fabric and then it wouldn't be too tight).

Shirt-dress refashion

Olive drab shirt-dress refashion, 12 March 2013

I bought this dress from a clearance merchandise outlet store for under $2! I LOVED the color and style, but it did not fit my body well at all. The waist was too low, the length was too long, and it was too large. 

(Side-note: I'm wearing red legwarmers/boot "socks" I made from the sleeves of a sweater. It's still cold here in my little part of the world!)

No matter! I took up the waist and took in the sides to fit my 5-foot frame, and here's the result:

...or the mess! I've got a few home and sewing projects in the works. What do you think? I can't wait to wear it when it warms up.