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Recon Completed
Are you ready to see my reconstructed bridesmaid dress? Are you sure? Alright here it is (I'm so excited to share it I can't wait until the morning to post)!
And a photo of the back:
Since you last saw the dress, I attached the bodice to the skirt, stitched the 'ribbon' in place (which is really the satin straps made to look like a 'bow'), used the broach as the ribbon knot, inserted the zipper (recycled from the original dress), criss-crossed the straps and attached them to the dress using snaps, and made narrow hems on the lining and sheer material. WHEW!!! By the way, I might add that the narrow hems were a booger to do with my foot when it tried to go over those French seams!
I honestly have to say, I am amazed I pulled this one off! Not only did I have enough material to make this dress for Taylor, but I did it in a matter of days (and just in time for the wedding). I feel very 'liberated' - taking something from my wardrobe and turning it into something my child could wear. The wedding is Friday evening so I'm sure that I'll have lots of photos to share after the weekend.
Project: Simplicity 4255
Comments: 37 (add yours)
Previous Comments
[1] On Jul-18-2007, futuregirl wrote:Perfect! It's so great that you were able to put the dress to such great use. It looks wonderful on Taylor. :) Very grown up!
[2] On Jul-18-2007, Diann wrote:
Stacy, it is fabulous! How smart you were to think of doing that. It makes me want to get in my closet and "remake" me a new wardrobe. Great job!
[3] On Jul-19-2007, Rubydarling wrote:
The dress is fantastic, what a great job! And Taylor looks fantastic in it. I hope you both have a brilliant time at the wedding.
[4] On Jul-19-2007, Tany wrote:
Taylor looks stunning and VERY happy in her new dress! Very well done, Stacy!
[5] On Jul-19-2007, Bonnie wrote:
OMG!!! Stacy, that is amazing and she looks adorable in the dress. Have a wonderful time at the wedding!
[6] On Jul-19-2007, Shannon wrote:
I'd say you pulled it off! Wow, amazing transformation and your daughter looks lovely. Great work!!
[7] On Jul-19-2007, Amy wrote:
Impressive! It turned out wonderfully! Excellent job!
[8] On Jul-19-2007, Aimey wrote:
OUTSTANDING!
[9] On Jul-19-2007, amy wrote:
stacy that recon is amazing!! and taylor looks so pretty. fantastic job!!
[10] On Jul-19-2007, dawn wrote:
What a great job you did, and she looks so pleased! Kudos!
[11] On Jul-19-2007, Kim wrote:
BEAUTIFUL!!
[12] On Jul-19-2007, Debbie Cook wrote:
Fantastic Stacy! What a wonderful accomplishment!
[13] On Jul-19-2007, christina wrote:
I am seriously impressed! Your daughter's dress looks perfect on her, and I really admire that you were able to totally refashion a dress that you no longer needed. What skill!
[14] On Jul-19-2007, Julie wrote:
The dress turned out beautifully! Taylor looks so pretty in it. Have a wonderful time at the wedding.
[15] On Jul-19-2007, Sarah wrote:
HOLY COW! There has to be an award out there somewhere for best reconstruction EVER.
[16] On Jul-19-2007, Jen wrote:
Wow did it ever turn out nice!!! Great work!!!!
[17] On Jul-19-2007, Stephanie wrote:
You did an amazing job! It looks great.
[18] On Jul-19-2007, Sheila wrote:
What a fantastic job! You should keep those pictures and after Taylor outgrows it make it into something else. :o)
[19] On Jul-19-2007, patsijean wrote:
Oh, Stacy and Taylor. What a beautiful dress. Just perfect.
[20] On Jul-19-2007, Lisa wrote:
Stacy, that is so awesome. Your daughter looks so proud and very sophisticated. Good job!
[21] On Jul-19-2007, bernadette wrote:
Wow! What a SUPER result you created! Be so proud.
Taylor, you have an amazing Mom! Do something *EXTRA* nice for her next week. You look certainly extra pretty in that red dress.
(My Mom always told me that the girl who wears a red dress has the most fun at a party!)
[22] On Jul-19-2007, Elaine wrote:
The dress is fantastic. I have two bridesmaids dresses my daughter left at our house and one was never worn. I am going to hold onto them as I have two young neices. Great job!
[23] On Jul-19-2007, Sandy in W wrote:
You've got to be feeling 10 feet tall today...look at ALL these well-deserved compliments. What a great "save" of a dress not likely to get much use (but which you probably would feel a little guilty getting rid of). It's just a perfectly lovely outcome and Taylor looks smashingly cute in it (it's just the right combination of sophisticated but not TOO sophisticated for T's age). I'm envious of your abilites, your prolific creativity and your willingness to devote yourself to sewing under time pressure this way.
[24] On Jul-19-2007, Cherie wrote:
Another "kudos" message at such a wonderful recon, for a special occasion and a special daughter. Brings a new meaning to the "reuse, recycle" campaign! As a teenager, I learned to sew transforming my aunt's rejects into my own wardrobe. Have a terrific time at the wedding!
[25] On Jul-19-2007, beki wrote:
You, my dear, are AMAZING!!
[26] On Jul-19-2007, Lori wrote:
Wow, that is one fantastic remake. You did an amazing job.
[27] On Jul-19-2007, Karine wrote:
The dress looks very nice. As does Taylor too, of course.
[28] On Jul-19-2007, candyo wrote:
Wow! Great job!
[29] On Jul-19-2007, Carolyn wrote:
That is amazing!!!! And Taylor is getting so big! You did a great job of refashioning the dress!
[30] On Jul-20-2007, Kris wrote:
WOO WOO!!!! Stacy, the dress is amazing! And Taylor is so darned cute! You definitely should be proud of yourself :)
[31] On Jul-20-2007, bernadette wrote:
Stacy, I think you might start a trend. After all, there are a LOT of leftover bridemaid's dresses out there just begging for a makeover. Maybe there could be a yearly contest - like that duct tape prom thing. (Craft mag is the natural sponser.) You'd probably win, too!
[32] On Jul-20-2007, Lori wrote:
What an accomplishment! I've recently found your blog and have really enjoyed reading, so thanks!
[33] On Jul-20-2007, Sharon wrote:
Wow! You did a great job on remaking the dress for your daughter! And she looks so lovely in the new dress. No wonder you're excited!
[34] On Jul-21-2007, Isabelle wrote:
You did a great job on reconstructing that dress Stacy!
[35] On Jul-21-2007, Claire wrote:
How beautiful is that? Your daughter looks gorgeous in that color, and the fit is very good. I'm very impressed at how you did that. Talk about thrifty and resourceful!
[36] On Jul-22-2007, jemima bean wrote:
Holy Cow! I second the Best Reconstruction Ever Award!! Taylor looks adorable in it too. I wonder if I have that pattern, it's the perfect "grown up" little girl dress.
Nicely done!
angie
[37] On Jul-25-2007, grinouille wrote:
waohh!!!! elle était magnifique avant, mais elle garde quand même tout son charme une fois transformé.ET EN PLUS TA FILLE EST SUBLIME DEDANS BRAVO POUR LA TRANSFORMATUION