Remember the seamstress? The lady who has mad skills in the sewing department. She can hem, she can mend she can RE-STYLE and RE-PURPOSE your wardrobe... or your potential wardrobe at your direction. The only limit is your creativity and imagination.I know we are all desensitized by the mass made and mass marketed fashion already available in a wide range of styles, but what ever happened to alterations?
The seamstress I use for Evolution Vintage; YONG is a whiz at helping me make the old new again and bringing new life to old threads.
Case in point. I dresscued a 1980's dress in a shade of Emerald Green because the color is FAB, the neckline reminds me of the Theirry Mugler suits of the 80's and overall the dress can be re-styled current (the premise of EV).
I noticed that it needed some TLC and FAST (due to 2 tears in both the back and front of the skirt)! I was at a fashion crossroads. I could have the dress altered to a smaller size (original size was 10) or I could have the dress cut into a Tunic Top. I thought there is a shortage of Vintage in sizes larger than 6 so I opted for a Dresscue RE-DO. A tunic top it was - saving the little peplum/pleating in the front.The Result:
Now it can be styled with jeans, leggings or a skirt!The deets:
Vintage 80's Emerald jewel tone green top. Adele Simpson New York label, Sz 10. Metal back zipper. Shoulder pads. Amazing neck cut out! ~ $48
B=34"
W=29"
H=34"
L= 27"
Sl=23"
B=34"
W=29"
H=34"
L= 27"
Sl=23"
What do you have in your closet to be RE-STYLED or RE-PURPOSED? Did you loose or gain some weight? are you ready to make a chance from MAXI to MINI? Get creative and Call on a local seamstress to DRESScue YOU!
Ahh...this is so what is consuming me these days! I love the dresscued word!! I have a post I just put up showing my 2nd wedding dress re-purpose gown! Its not complete yet, on way to seamstress now!
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http://victoryvintageb.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-wedding-dress-repurpose-2.html
I want to inspire others to think about how they can re-purpose a garment that they love ... instead of passing it up because it is too long, or to big, etc ... Creativity is KEY! I LOVE what you are doing. You will be the go-to lady for re-purposed wedding dresses! ;) you are finding your unique niche! xo keep DIY-ing. I ALWAYS look at your stuff!
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