Upcycling a Thrifted Dress

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It all started with this wonderful $4 find at a Thrift Store. I love the funky fabric! Aren’t these bold swishes of color great?!

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For me, it’s a little too long to be a tunic, but way too short to wear as a dress. AND…

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This tank top had been hanging in the back of my closet, seldom worn because it never quite fit right. But, again, what a great color!

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Everyone say. “CHEESE!”

The bottom of the tunic was cut away and hemmed to make a top for me.

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Using this FREE Peasant Dress Pattern from Once Upon a Sewing Machine, I used the tank top and scraps from the tunic to make a darling top for Lil Fashionista!

The best part of upcycles?

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Hugs!

Tomorrow, Lil Fashionista will be the star of a guest post at The Enchanting Rose! She is such a cutie pie! You are invited to join us of course!

Oh, and BTW, Abigail is the Chihuahua and Missi is the Rat Terrier. They love joining in the photos!

😉 -Marci