And then used the one that I found that was the wrong size to cut off a ruffle and some:
And then pinned it to the right sized dress...
I'm not sure why but stretch knits scare me to death. I considered doing a stay stitch but being limited on time (and patience) I made sure it blended into the other ruffles and sewed a zig-zag stitch and it all turned out wonderfully (view it here in the wedding post). Keep in mind this was a forgiving dress to do this to due to the ruffles which hid imperfections.
And hello Fall, you have answered my prayers and graced me with the midi skirt/dress.
Goodbye dresses/skirts that are 3-5inches to short. I hope to not have to alter my skirts anytime soon.
16 comments:
such a genius idea! wow!
found your adorable blog through the hollenbacks. yay!!
and i completely UH.dored your bridal shower!! so fun!
your blog is so adorable! always nice to see a gorgeous stay at home mom (and even better, who is mormon) who lets everyone in on little bits of their life :)
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I think your dress is spectacular and I love how you made it work for you. I never ever ever think of doing stuff like that. I just whine when I can't find something that fits me right. Although, I do have a skirt sitting in my repair pile that I want to shorter and turn into a pencil-type. It's currently a long and slightly unflattering A-line.
Any.... as for inspiration for the 100 Day Stretch: Shopping Detox - just think of all the $$ you'll save during the challenge that you can use for after Christmas shopping! :)
wow you are so talented!
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such a great idea! it's so hard to find modest dresses for tall girls! so glad the fall styles are a bit longer, too :) and excited to be a new follower of your blog!
anna
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What a great idea!
Thanks for commenting btw :)
I took my pictures yesterday in Mechelen, Belgium where I live.
If you ever have the chance to visit Belgium, come to Mechelen. Great little town with beautiful old houses etc :)
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Laura
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Sadly modest dresses are super hard to come by, you did a great job!!
It turned out great - you're a genius!
way to go linds! I have to say I was in love with that dress when I read the wedding post the other day--so thanks for sharing! you are too cute!
wow what a great idea!!! Thank you for commenting on my blog. You are so gorgeous and I am in love with your blog already:)
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Um so clever, who thinks to do that! And it looks marvelous in previous post, well done momma!
this is so funny...all it takes is two ruffles :) i'm still learning how to balance doing things around the house/h.w. while watching my 4month-old...as soon as my machine is plugged in, she's up from her nap! I'll def. try this as soon as my sewing skills get better haha
You are brilliant, I really need to brush up on my sewing skills. I hate how dresses are always just BARLEY too short! BAH. This is great. &Yes, I am loving the trend I am starting see of some longer skirts and dresses!
p.s. I just had a great idea, you should make a skirt out of the other dress, then it would really make it worth buying two of them! you could just attached to an elastic band if you really wanted to be simple!
Super talented!! Didn't Michelle O. do this with a dress from H&M? You are pretty much first lady status with this!
you are really creative! you're dress turned out so cute! and i love what you did for lisa's bridal shower. what a great sis-in-law. lisa's a lucky girl!!
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