Jul 21
The before was quite modest and ruffly. I think this was actually a Mennonite or Amish dress. I kept some ruffles, chopped off the rest, gave it some shape and a zipper. Slap on a chic belt and it’s ready to rock. Sorry – this one’s a keeper. Here’s how it’s done…
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Hi! My name is Missy and I live on a 15 acre farm in SW Virginia with my husband and too many pets to name. I've been repurposing and upcyling clothing and fabric for years, and have decided to share my passion with you all so I hope that you enjoy it and feel inspired too. There are no patterns and no limits to what you can create. I prefer to learn by doing and I also learn what not to do along the way. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't... hey that's what seam rippers are for, right?
