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AW: what I did last night. Before and after PIPs
Well, mostly before. I always forget to take pictures at the very beginning, so this was after I had already taken in the top a bit. MIL (who supports my crafting obsessions) bought this dress on super clearance, knowing it probably wouldn't fit me as is but would make a good project.

Re: AW: what I did last night. Before and after PIPs
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This. Great job!
That looks awesome! All you sewers are making me want a sewing machine!
Thanks everyone!
Psalm, you don't necessarily need anything fancy. I have had an earlier model of this machine since high school. I use it for everything from hemming pants to freehand quilting queen size quilts.
I know. I just have so many knitting projects in the queue, I don't want to get a sewing maching for fear of never leaving my house or talking to DH! I don't have time to learn really. Maybe someday...
That's true. She is a jealous mistress.
Thanks! I didn't even notice that, but you're right, it really does. (I also have to confess that the "sash" is some satin blanket binding that I stole from my quilting stash.)
What a great re-fashion.
I read the blog "A Dress a Day" which shows thrift store purchases re-fashioned.
Just goes to show how proper fit is so important.
Great job.