Craftily Saving a Swap

by | Jul 2, 2012 | Projects | 12 comments

Once upon a time there was a girl who went to a clothing swap and was lucky enough to find a gorgeous dress in her size. She loved the dress…

Happy with my swap choice.


 
…until she got it home and tried it on fully and noticed a problem.

Sad face.


 
She decided to salvage what she could of this garment and turn it into a shirt.

Deciding where to cut, keeping the angled drape.

There were also a few beads missing on the top, but luckily the part cut off had some to spare.


 
And so she did.

Happy with my new tank top.


 
Any interesting items you’ve salvaged lately, readers?
 

12 Comments

  1. Brittany
    Brittany on July 2, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I think I like the shirt better than the dress!! Great job! 🙂

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 3, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Haha, well thanks! That seems the be the consensus. 🙂

  2. Lady Unlaced
    Lady Unlaced on July 2, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Very cool! I like the result a lot 🙂

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 3, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Thanks!

  3. Alyx
    Alyx on July 2, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    You know what?! I think I like the shirt better than the dress – it looks great and is so flattering!!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 3, 2012 at 10:19 am

      Well thank you! I’m a sucker for a good flowy dress, but I’ll probably wear it more often in shirt form anyway, so double win. 🙂

  4. Mia
    Mia on July 2, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    I agree with the other comments — I think the shirt is more flattering! Love that color on you 🙂

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 3, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Thank you! 🙂

  5. HerLateNightCravings
    HerLateNightCravings on July 3, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Wow, it looks like it was always a shirt! Great job!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 3, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Well thanks!

  6. Nessbow
    Nessbow on July 6, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Well done! I really love the finished top. It’s always wonderful when you can salvage something you love.

    • Amanda
      Amanda on July 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      Thank you! And yes it is. 🙂