I want to add some beading or lace or something to take away from the monotony of it. I'm thinking of doing something either along the neckline or just above the seam between the bodice and the skirt. What do you think?
Anyway, this sewing project got me thinking that now that I've got a machine, I should do something with several pieces in my closet that I haven't worn lately and could use some change. Some of these things I've had for several years and just can't bear to throw them out because they're still perfectly (or mostly) good. I've got a few ideas of what I can do with them, but I could use some suggestions for most of them.
This first one has been a puzzle to me. I love the dress (it has pockets!), but it tends to be on the short side, so I always feel a little awkward wearing it. Probably the simplest solution would be to add something to the bottom, but what, exactly?
This one was a bridesmaid dress. It had a matching belt with it (I'm such a spaz that I lost that before the wedding. Oops.), but it also suffers from being on the short side. Curse my awkward body size. Dress buying is so difficult. Anyway, I'm thinking of turning this one into a loose, flowy top.
This is a fun dress. It also has pockets (more dresses and skirts should come with them, I think). The top part of it fits awkwardly (I bought it a little big to get it long enough) and the ruffle around the neck has always been a little weird, and hard to iron (a necessity because it doesn't look good otherwise). This one I'm thinking of chopping off the top and just keeping the bottom as a skirt. It would look cute with a gray top, right?
This one was also a bridesmaid dress. I haven't worn it since, since it's too dressy for any thing I do. It could use a nice overhaul to dress it down for more common use (such as church). I have no ideas for this one.
This one is fun, but doesn't fit in several ways. I'm thinking of just making a dress for Anne.
I wore this one on Sunday and was a little surprised that it seemed to be shorter than when I wore it previously. Did I have a growth spurt when I was pregnant? Anyway, this one is difficult and the only thing I can think of is to add something to the bottom perhaps some blue to make the blue in the skirt stand out.
This one might almost be a lost cause. It was in style 10ish years ago when I bought it, but it certainly isn't anymore. It also has a large hole in the front (you can't really see it here), which I have darned before, but it tore again. I think the fabric was just too delicate for it. Any ideas here?
I've got these tops to work with also. I don't know what to do with them, but I don't wear them much nowadays.
As you can see, I need some inspiration. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
