If you are a Mummy, today is the day to put on a lovely frock and celebrate all things Mummy! And that it just what I did with my bouncy new hair cut to top it off.
I took part in the #IReloveYou project back in February. I know the brief was to make something upcycled for the home but I had this dress I picked up in a charity shop and it was calling out! It was a type of kaftan with long bell shaped sleeves and cream trimmed edge. I had never re-cut an item of clothing so it was a challenge. I love something new and different but this was a little demanding...but fun!The silk fabric was gorgeous and when I saw it was 100% silk, I couldn't put it down. I have never upcycled something from a charity shop so this is my first go.
The first thing I did was to cut off the bell shaped sleeves (pic bottom left), then take off all the trimming. I then re-cut the sleeves into the right and left front panels of the dress. These I used bias binding to finish the front facing to make a flat professional finish on the facing and empire line seam.
I have to say, the project was really a joy to make. The unpicking took forever and re-cutting meant it frayed - A LOT!! But now I have a beautiful silk dotty dress for the price of a fiver plus a bit of satin bias binding.
Really inspired by my first upcycling challenge. If you hear of anymore, I would love to take them on!
Happy Sewing,
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