Corduroy Collared Dress

I love it when this happens. Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Yeah, I'm talking about when that dress just won't fit. In this case, I couldn't get one of my arms into the sleeve nor button up the top portion of the dress.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

This just wasn't going to work...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Time to make this something wearable!

I started by snipping a panel of corduroy material that was stitched to the back of the dress. (It looked like a big Band-aid that gathered material and was ultimately what was not letting me get my other arm in or button anything up!)

Next, I shortened the piece.I trimmed the fabric with pinking shears...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

...and then pinned under the raw edges to prepare a new hem.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I sewed...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

...and I put tights on with my knee high boots and was ready to go!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

The panel is gone!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Pop that collar!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I mean how cool is the underside of the button area on this piece? So chic.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Typical goofball Marisa. When I saw this image from afar I just had to recreate her face! I mean, she's so excited!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

This was my basketball viewing ensemble. A dress, but made out of corduroy, which made it ok in my book!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

We're an excited bunch :)

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I think this is such a great winter dress! "Just add tights" should be the tagline!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

From won't button, to fits like a charm!!

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 Dress: Vintage // Boots: Sierra Trading Post // Tights: Marshalls // Sunglasses: Nordstrom Rack

Upcoming Pieces!

Hi everyone! I've been a bit offline the past week because I'm moving (yay!! still in LA, but to a space where I'll have an actual studio to work in!!) and have been in crazy boxing up mode. Alas, I'm back and have some really fun remakes around the corner. This is just one you get to look forward to...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

And, here's another...

Vintage Blue DRess

Also, a winner will get announced later today from the pre-holiday goodie giveaway (someone is getting a chic, new Rafe purse!!) and I see a bunch more giveaways coming up while I take down the arduous task of boxing up my apartment!

Stay tuned!

New Year's Eve Party Purse

Happy almost 2015, friends!! This is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is it my mom's birthday (Happy Birthday Mom!!) but it's the start of new things to come. There's some fun stuff ahead in the pipelines and I can't wait to fill you all in! But, let's talk about the important stuff - what are you wearing tonight?? This is such an easy project to make and one that's perfect to complete when you're dyeing other pieces. I found this vintage beaded purse at Goodwill that had lots of darkish spots on the pink satin as well as a handle that was dark, dirty, and just not something that you'd want to hold onto.

Vintage Purse - New Dress A Day

I thought a little dye dip would do the trick, so I added this purse into the dye bath I created for this lovely dress (click here for the full post)...

Vintage Dress - holiday party

...and ended up with the perfect NYE accessory!

Vintage Purse - New Dress A Day

I wasn't into the strap, so I snipped it to create a clutch.

Vintage Purse - New Dress A Day

I can't wait to wear this with my sequins tonight!!

Vintage Purse - New Dress A Day

Vintage Purse - New Dress A Day

I love that the sequins are pronounced now! What a fun way to give this tossaway a new life. Love that Rit Dye!

Where are you counting down tonight?