What it's all about

Awhile back I came across an amazing blog where a gal was spending $1 a day and remaking a different clothing item every day for a year. I spend days going through all her posts and getting caught up and my imagination got fired up in the process. Her adventures can now be followed at www.newdressaday.com you should definitely check it out!

The only thing that discouraged me a tad was that the gal undertaking that project was a petite lady who I could guess didn't have trouble finding things in her size. I thought the idea was awesome but didn't think I would be able to duplicate her success. Oh ye of little faith!

I decided to give it a go. I needed a new project to perk me up, and I loved to sew and go thrifting. Very soon I had some wonderful projects to undertake.

Here's my first project, I found a dress at Goodwill for $5. Normally I wouldn't spend that much on a single item BUT I saw that this could become two pieces when I was done with it.

I separated the skirt from the top of the dress first off. Next I turned the top into a nice summer blouse for me by taking off the sleeves. I turned the whole thing around and used the opening in the back to create a V neck, sewed that down and finished the sleeve openings. It was done! The top had a neat button detail on the side that I really liked, so I kept that as is.


For my daughter I took the skirt and turned it into a strappy top. I used the material from the sleeves to create a band and straps, then sewed the skirt onto this. My daughter added the white belt which I thought was a nice touch.

There ya go, two new tops from one very unattractive dress. This was just the beginning, but a good way to launch my new blog.

My plan is to do one item each weekend, and post it Monday. This way every Monday I get to wear something new to work! That is bound to make Mondays a little brighter eh? Midway through the week I'll post a past project, I have a few sitting around.  I will be posting before and after photos as well as more detailed photo stories of exactly what I do with each project.

I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear them.

- Lucia