Day 65: Mod Cloth inspired Plaid Peter Pan Dress Refashion

Ok I am on another plaid kick. I don't know why. Seriously. No Idea!! Found this dress again on Sunday for $0.99. I am a sucker for peter pan collars lately.

So it is long. And needs help. But it reminds me of something I could find at Modcloth. I love that online store and I wish I could buy more things from there but I can't afford. I envisioned this refashion could turn into this dress found on Modcloth.com

First remove those blessed shoulder pads!

Next cut off length.

Cut off length for sleeves.

Open up seam at bottom of sleeve to give more room to move (it was horribly constricting). Add a triangular piece of fabric. Even hem.

Now it is time to hem everything. Fold over 2X and sew down.

I also removed the straps that were at the waist. I added a belt to break up the dress and give it a waist. Here is my end dress!!

On a funny side note. When my boyfriend was taking these pictures. He cringed at first, I told him, does he have no faith in me? With the belt and everything done, he said "Sorry for doubting you. You look really cute in this dress." I forsee using this dress for my Christmas card. I think it will be perfect for Christmas!

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xoxoxo,
Lauren

i'm a modcloth winner!

Mod Cloth was having a $20 accessory bag giveaway. You spent $20 and you got $70. I thought I would try b/c they were also going to giveaway other things with the grab-bag. I thought I would give it a try!

Here is what I got in my grab bag!


A tote bag
Passport cover
World bag for groceries that collapses into a world
Multi-color chain necklace
mustard and white striped flower pin/hair clip
Rugby scarf!

But the best news is I won one of their grand prizes!!!
Kate Sheridan Owl Leather Tote Bag

This bag costs $200!! OMG So for $20 I got $270 worth of goods!

Happy Days!

xoxoxo,
Lauren

Men's polo shirt Refashion #2

Ok here is my 2nd men's polo shirt refashion.

I had what I wanted to do in mind from seeing this shirt on modcloth!

I put it on my dress form to take it in...

To make the peter pan collar I found it on burda.com and it was free.

Cut out 2 different pieces of the white fabric with some leftover fabric I had.

Sew leaving a gap so I can turn it right-side out. Clip it since it is curvy and it will help ease the fabric for the curved collar.

Turn inside out. So its the right way!

I cut off the collar on the polo shirt and then found the center.

I found the center of the collar and pinned the shirt to the collar. Sew it down.

I created a casing for the sleeves and added elastic. It ruffled with the elastic and it looked more feminine with the shirt.

Lastly I hemmed the bottom.

To create the bow I have been messing around. I tried to do tan but it was too bulky. So far I have opted for the cream ribbon I used in my lace shirt.

The end product. I call it charm school cool. I also feel somewhat french for no apparent reason. I threw on my button skirt for the heck of it but I am going to play with more bottoms.

Can we say "Oui!"

XOXOXOXO,
Lauren