Crazy Ugly to Crazy Sexy: Dress Refashion!

[djcathy]

I thrifted this polyester Norman Bates-esque number for $3.99.  It was begging to be transformed.






I hacked off the top section, realizing the elastic waist was actually where the top and bottom half were stitched together, so there was no saving the material from the top really.  I flipped the remaining skirt upside down on the dress form, used a sleeve for a halter neck...and gathered the back into a waterfall ruffle.






Tada!!

Thank you for looking!  

[PixieVal]

I love this challenge! And I love the shirt you made, sexy!

[elderflower]

Well done. It is such a pretty fabric, it deserved a better garment. Love the gathered back.

[ThePenguinTheory]

I love the back!

[alwaysinmyroom]

wow--that definitely went from hideous to stylish!  The back is gorgeous and sexy...great job!

[dulcet]

Wow.  Now I have to figure out how to do a waterfall ruffle back.  Craftster sure lengthens my to-do lists!

[NavyBlue4Eight]

Way to look past ugly!  I didn't even notice the fabric until you transformed it.
Such pretty top - and it suits you.

[djcathy]

Thank you all very much for the compliments!!!

[sweets4ever]

WOW, what a transformation!  I love it!

[Nolansmomster]

Way to look past ugly!  I didn't even notice the fabric until you transformed it.
Such pretty top - and it suits you.

I had the same thought!