A New Look for an Old Dress

I was scrolling through fb the other night and saw a coat that I really liked.  It was white with poofy sleeves, fitted and had a mid thigh skirt for the bottom.

That's when the idea hit me!

I had a blue jean dress coat that I have held onto for some time but knew I wouldn't be wearing it because it was so out dated.  I started googling photos of blue jean jackets with ruffles and this is one that I really liked!

I love how it was fitted at the waist and had the two layers for the skirt.  Wish I was that skinny!!!

So I pulled out my dress and started fooling around with it.

About 10 years ago, this was in...can you believe it? 

I like hanging onto things for costumes or extra fabric or for whatever I can think of.  

So glad I did!

This is what I came up with....

I wanted lots of ruffles...making it look similar to a petticoat.  I found some fabric that was Mammaw's and some lace for the trim.  I cut off the cuffs and half of the dress.  I ripped off the pockets on the chest too.  I knew I wanted ruffles in their place.  I tried making it more fitted....that took me a few tries.  I added darts to the back and then added the cuffs to the back around the waist.  I really liked how it was turning out.

I then added ruffles to the sleeves in place of the cuffs, then added lace above them.  I cut the skirt in sections trying to make it lay right.  Then I added lace to finish it off.

Pardon the mirror...I didn't realize it was a little dirty.  I added  ruffles to the collar, to the middle button down part and then I rounded the front to show the ruffles underneath.  I left the cuffs around the waist open in the middle for a belt but then decided to not do one.  But hey, I can always do one later.  Wink Wink

I felt like it needed a little something extra for the back so I made a lace bow.  I love it!  

I feel like a pirate! lol

The hubby really likes it because he says that my 

"ba donka donk" is highlighted by all of the ruffles...he's a butt man (thank goodness because I definitely have one!)

I love reworking clothes...I do it for the girls too.  They bring me things and say can you do this like I am some miracle worker!  But I try and they seem to like them.  I did this when I was in school too....I kinda was like Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink.

I know many won't like this because it may not be their taste...but I loved it and wanted to share what I've been working on.  

Thanks for stopping by, 

     xxxooo