Apr 02
I forgot to take a before shot of this one, but it’s pretty obvious. It was a simple, smocked top with spaghetti straps. Nothing else, really.
Now it’s Emily’s Easter dress.
One thing I love about it is that she can easily wear a shirt under it if Easter proves to be a chilly day.
This was a simple refashion inspired by a Mini Boden dress I saw yesterday. I cut about 2 1/2 inches off the top and then cut curvy armholes on the sides. Then I added binding around the armholes.
To add a little whimsy, I crocheted circles for the ties.
Then I added pockets.
With reinforcement.
And a bunny. :)
Here’s last year’s refashioned Easter dress.
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Oh you’re right! I do love it!! The color is so springy and fun, the smocking is adorable, and I love those pockets! Very very cute.
April 2nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
It’s a simply scrumptious little dress! Beautiful work; it looks like a designer dress you’d get at an exclusive store. ; ) And I love the rabbit.
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Oh my…it looks so much like the mini Boden one, only cuter. It’s darling. I’m not sure how I found you but have been enjoying all your spring wardrobe show & tells. :)
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
So cute! I love the ties!
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Oh how lovely! I’m relatively new here (been lurking the last few posts) but am in awe of your refashioning skills!
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 pm
The dress looks fabulous! What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing, I am going to have to try one of these for my daughter. Thanks for the inspiration :)
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:37 am
It’s absolute beautiful! Isn’t it a wonderful feeling to create a new thing out of an old one!
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:07 am
Adorable! That turned out so well!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
ok i justreadlooked through the last year of your blog posts (sadly most of the pictures were not available) but its great! and i love your house!
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Very cute! Perfect for Easter and I love the crocheted circles…lovely touch!
April 7th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Love the dress! It’s super adorable!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
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