If you're anything like me, you have a pile of "if only" clothes. Clothes that you know could be great "if only" the hem line was shorter, the straps were taken up, or the bust was more fitted. This weekend I decided to tackle that pile. First up is a sea foam green dress that looks to be maybe 50's or 60's.
I love the color and the ruffles around the neckline, but the long sleeves that weren't quite long enough topped with their own ruffles was a bit much. I was unsure weather I wanted a sleeve-less dress, small capped sleeves or quarter length. being that you can always take away, but not put back I opted for the longest and if that didn't work then I could always go shorter. I tried the dress on and marked with a pin just above the elbow. 
One thing I did not like about hemming the sleeves is the fact that they are polyester. I have, upon doing this project, discovered I dislike folding polyester. Normally when I sew I don't use pins. I know I'm a risk-taker! But with this fabric, you kinda have to. So I caved and pinned. 
I guess that is needed, especially since I haven't sewn anything solid in awhile. That said, I should have atleast checked that I had a matching bobbin thread in, but I did not...I had gray. The finished product turned out great. Sleeves that hit just above my elbows. I'd say it is a success, gray thread and all. 
I love my "new" old dress.
I love the color and the ruffles around the neckline, but the long sleeves that weren't quite long enough topped with their own ruffles was a bit much. I was unsure weather I wanted a sleeve-less dress, small capped sleeves or quarter length. being that you can always take away, but not put back I opted for the longest and if that didn't work then I could always go shorter. I tried the dress on and marked with a pin just above the elbow. One thing I did not like about hemming the sleeves is the fact that they are polyester. I have, upon doing this project, discovered I dislike folding polyester. Normally when I sew I don't use pins. I know I'm a risk-taker! But with this fabric, you kinda have to. So I caved and pinned. I guess that is needed, especially since I haven't sewn anything solid in awhile. That said, I should have atleast checked that I had a matching bobbin thread in, but I did not...I had gray. The finished product turned out great. Sleeves that hit just above my elbows. I'd say it is a success, gray thread and all. I love my "new" old dress. .
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ps. I couldn't resist adding this picture :)
And yes, I left them in!
And yes, I left them in!
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