Photos by Sebastian Marin
Dress- Made by my grandma from vintage drapes, Clutch and double hearts ring- Thrifted, Sandals- UrbanOG.com, Accessories- Forever 21, Sunglasses- Rayban
Every time I come home with a bag full of clothes after vintage hunting my grandma gives me a look like "Oh no...what crazy project is next?" (even though I think she secretly gets excited for it). Last week when I asked her to help me turn this pair of drapes into a maxi dress, she breathed a sigh of relief-- it was one of the simplest DIYs ever. Take curtains, wrap around body, sew in a zipper and BAM!--new dress (hem as needed). Add window treatments to my list of secret sections to check out at the thrift store (As if I needed another reason to spend more time there...).
The fabric is gorgeous, but I think my favorite detail is the pleating at the top. I love how it hints at the dress' past and adds texture.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern on your dress.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great on you :)
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So...can your grandmother make me dress one of these days? Wow! It looks amazing. The pleats are adorable. And paired with that cute clutch, style for days.
ReplyDeleteyour grandmother sounds like the absolute greatness, nothing beats a grandma with sewing skills. she did a great job on this one, the pattern is gorgeous and perfect for a maxi dress.
ReplyDeleteamaaazing dress!!!
ReplyDeletereally nice dress! i like your style !
ReplyDeleteyour maxi dress is AMAZING!
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margaret
Beautiful dress, and genius idea!
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your grandma is extremely talented! LOVE those pleats at the chest.
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I love the dress. So nice. My grandma is making 80% of my dresses for the summer :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's an amazing dress!! :)
ReplyDeletexx from Germany
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No way, these used to be curtains?! The dress looks amazing. I would buy that. No joke. What an awesome tip!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the DC FABB page. Your pictures are so lovely! I'm quite jealous.