A few months ago I spotted a stunning dress on the River Island sale rack. It was one I recognised from a few seasons ago, because I remembered how much I loved it then! It was this 50's style cherry print summer dress, but, it wasn't reduced just because it was old. The price of the dress was only £5, reduced from £30. This was because the dress had only three buttons up the front, so it was faulty. It was also two sizes too big for me, but I loved it and for only £5, I bought it anyway.
Wearing the dress on holiday
How the dress started off; lacking buttons!
First of all, I needed to buy some new buttons. The three remaining buttons were large round ones, but I couldn't find any similar ones, so I picked some new big heart shaped ones to add to the girly 50's theme! I bought 10 of these buttons for £2 from eBay.
First of all, I needed to buy some new buttons. The three remaining buttons were large round ones, but I couldn't find any similar ones, so I picked some new big heart shaped ones to add to the girly 50's theme! I bought 10 of these buttons for £2 from eBay.
When the buttons arrived, I got sewing them on straight away, using my needle and white thread.
I love the finished look, the heart shaped buttons are so cute!
The finished dress.
Button detail.
This is the original back of the dress, however I needed to change the size of the dress to make it smaller to fit. To do this I simply cut the straps at the bottom of the back, and then sewed them on shorter. I then cut the back panel and brought it in a few inches so it was tighter. I also changed the style of the back, instead of keeping it with that 'twisted' fabric, I untwisted it so it's just a thick panel along the back (to cover my bra strap!). Unfortunately I couldn't bring it in at the waist, as there's a thick elastic band going around the waist, however it pretty much fits me now.
What do you think of my dress? How are your sewing skills?
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This is a great idea lovely, thank you so much for sharing. The dress looks even more cute now! xx
ReplyDeletethe buttons add a lovely touch! xo
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That's a really gorgeous dress :) x
ReplyDeletePretty dress but I can't see all the photos! xx
ReplyDeleteSo clever! The end result is gorgeous, love the buttons x
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the dress. I am hopeless at sewing but would love to be able to do something like this :) Gem x
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's amazing! I buy things too big sometimes! Sometimes it looks better :)
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so cute dress ^_^
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That's such a good idea, well done on making it look even more gorgeous! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! The print is also so gorgeous. I sew quite a bit and buttons can get so pricey and i'd never thought of buying them of eBay before!
ReplyDeletethis dress looks stunning and so do you, you would never of been able to tell you popped them buttons on, I think they look better :)
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Thanks Charlotte! x
DeleteGreat idea, it looks lovely on you :) x
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, you look so gorgeous in it. I'd be buying clothes that were broken and didn't fit all the time if I had sewing skills like yours! xxxx
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aww thank you very much :) I loved the dress so I couldn't not buy it! Sewing on buttons is easy peasy :) xx
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