My husband opined that I should use a bit of that solid poppy red elsewhere in the dress, so I used the last scrap as a belt. I was going to sew it to a buckle, but I like the spontaneous nature of the little square knot.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Making a Modest Hemline
Suddenly I realized that I was avoiding a favorite dress because it felt too short.
I took a cue from Eva and added a colored band to the hem. However, I made the band extra-long, pinned it around evenly, and then just ruffled it as I went along.
My husband opined that I should use a bit of that solid poppy red elsewhere in the dress, so I used the last scrap as a belt. I was going to sew it to a buckle, but I like the spontaneous nature of the little square knot.
I did not paint my toes to match my dress, but I was amused by the view from my Sunday afternoon nap.
My husband opined that I should use a bit of that solid poppy red elsewhere in the dress, so I used the last scrap as a belt. I was going to sew it to a buckle, but I like the spontaneous nature of the little square knot.
I LOVE the foot shot!
ReplyDeleteAnd the dress is REALLY cute.
That is such a great dress! Love the color you chose - poppy red is the best! Could I link back to you from over at my blog? The toes are too cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great dress and I love your modification! Where did you find the dress--is it vintage? Or did you make it?
ReplyDeleteI have sunglasses that are exactly like yours. They may not be the same (mine are from that warehouse of cheap style, target!) but from the distance I could see on the blog they are The Same in every way. I love my aviators and wear them every day.
Annali walked by as I looked at your post ... "She looks VERY pretty!" she said. I agree! ... Susan
ReplyDeleteYou did GOOD!
ReplyDeleteEva, yes please, a link is nice!
ReplyDeletePolly, it's a dress I got for $30 at the beach a few years ago. I have not yet made a dress for myself, although that's a goal for this year. Also, the aviators were $4 at Penney's :) The only thing I don't like about them is that I can't push them up on my head.
Perfect! In my opinion the added hemline and belt complete the dress. You look classy, summery and cute.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
ReplyDeleteHaven't made a dress for yourself? What about the Disappointed Dress?! Or did you mean a dress you actually wore, and didn't pass off to another teenage friend who wore it despite its ill-fittingness. It was such wonderful fabric! I think it's in the dress-up trunk now.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Now you can wear that dress for the rest of summer and not have it hiding in your closet. xo
ReplyDeleteYou already heard my thots on the dress... I just need to comment that I'm glad you're taking a Sunday nap. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! I have a tiered skirt that I decided was too long so I took a tier off. Problem is, now it is too short so I've stopped wearing it. Perhaps a thinner tier added to the bottom is just the solution.....
ReplyDeleteA, I would LOVE to see The Disappointed Dress again - I was so in love with the fabric. And I did make my senior picture navy dress with the white collar. . .
ReplyDeletehm. I have made dresses!
Looks like the dress came that way.
ReplyDeleteOh what a pretty dress. The solid red poppy color just really brought a pop to the dress.Looks great on you.. Look forward to seeing a dress when you make it.Nothing funier than sewing... God bless.
ReplyDeletegood idea! i need to wear more dresses. so pretty.
ReplyDeletehusband was right, the belt was needed. Nice look :)enjoyed dinner at your house Tues. It's nice living locally.
ReplyDeleteMargo, your husband has a great eye (which is also why he picked you to marry, but I'm digressing). Really, that red belt plus the hem take this dress up a notch. Very, very nice!
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