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SimplyEC
07-21-2009, 04:43 AM
So I found this HUGE mumu at the thrift store this weekend and picked it up since I loved the fabric and there was a lot to work with there.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2259.jpg
So I cut the dress in half and made a shirt out of the top half:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2269.jpg
I hemmed the bottom, and shortened the sleeves. I added three rows of shirring to the sleeves and the neckline to give it the gathered look, and I also added six rows of shirring on the empire waist line on the front.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2271.jpg
The back basically remained un-altered.

Since I had lots of fabric left over from the bottom of the dress I cut back seam open, hemmed the top and added 10 rows of shirring to the top. I then sewed the back seam up and I had myself a very cute skirt!
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2274.jpg

And here are the two pieces alone so that you can see the seam lines a little better:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2279.jpghttp://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m160/arimethia/Sewing-%20Clothing/100_2282.jpg

Thanks for taking a look!
NalaniFromDaHood
07-21-2009, 05:00 AM
Wow! They're so pretty!
Great job!
Jezerey
07-21-2009, 06:23 AM
Very cute! You did a fantastic job!
Backseat Betty
07-21-2009, 10:49 AM
sweet =)
lohaB
07-21-2009, 02:02 PM
thats really cool
loving the shirred - is that what its called? lol
kittyone
07-21-2009, 03:32 PM
:D Nice
thekendoll
07-21-2009, 04:00 PM
I love that you took a picture with the mumu on before you reconned it.

You did a great job with the two pieces.
bluebell835
07-21-2009, 09:42 PM
Very wonderful-you have a good eye for thrit store treasures! lol
be4ny
07-21-2009, 09:45 PM
I really like the skirt.. it looks really good! I love the top part, since it looks all comfy. :)
Akiko
07-21-2009, 10:17 PM
I love the skirt, it looks really nice.
mousee23
07-22-2009, 11:49 PM
they look great.
0jillybean0
07-22-2009, 11:51 PM
o nice...i totally wana try shirring soon! :)
iKels
07-23-2009, 05:07 AM
Those look ultra-classy! Great job!
Beadworks101
07-26-2009, 07:36 AM
Wow those are amazing!
AnnabelleAnne
07-27-2009, 06:26 AM
Nice job!
Amie
07-27-2009, 01:20 PM
LOVE the top. isn't shirring awesome?