Friday, June 24, 2011

A Remake


A few years back while traveling in Italy I saw this dress in a window. It was cheap and I thought it was a perfect summer dress. 
I didn't try it on.
My bad, because it didn't work for me. Guess I was channeling my 20 something self.....
I showed it to Jessica and she loved it, which is funny because it is much more color than she ever wears at once. Some days I cause her to cringe with my colorful clothing. 
Poor baby.
Before the little guy came along she wore it a couple of times but after little guy, some changes needed to be made. It happens when you are blessed with children, things change. 
Before.
Sorry for the mediocre photos, I think we were supposed to be making dinner?? Poor guys.
After.
Mom friendly but gorgeous!
Even better than the original, don't you think?

13 comments:

Jessica said...

HAHA after the little guy? This dress was tiny I never wore it without a wrap cardigan.
You forgot to mention that even the original picture is an altered version- it was originally a halter top! You were channeling your inner ... 16?
But yeah! cause I love it!

Dee said...

I like this much better! You did an awesome job!

sherie lee said...

I so would have bought this dress too! But love it even more after your changes, is the green a jersey fabric? Think its beautiful!

Isisjem said...

Lovely! It was a pretty dress before now it's a stand out pretty dress!

kms handmade said...

How cute! Definitely better than the original, though that was cute. Great job!

Adrienne said...

Pretty! Definitely an upgrade. :)

Kara Forristall said...

ppph, yes, better than the original. the green makes it pop, esp the addition on the top. very nice!

Heather G. said...

Great Re-do! Love it!

Tina said...

I love the remake! The original was good, but the new one looks much better. I like the green fabric that you used, it adds pizzas and makes look rich. Great job, you are a wonderful sewer.

Ana @ Don't Fear the Ripper said...

What a great transformation! :)

quilthexle said...

An upgrade for a dress - thank you so much for a wonderful idea !! It looks great, and now it is a one-of-a-kind-dress. How cool ;-))

Jennifer said...

that green is perfect! Much better now.

Victoria said...

Wonderful redo!!