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How to Upcycle a Dress to a Two Piece Set
How to Upcycle a Dress to a Two Piece Set
"In this tutorial I show you how to transform a thrifted dress into a two piece crop top and skirt set. This project takes less than an hour to complete and results in a cute summer or spring outfit. This is a great project for a beginner or intermediate sewist/upcyclist. This project only took me seven steps and some basic sewing tools such as a sewing machine, needle, pins, iron, and scissors. Head over to my blog through the link below for a full tutorial with photos. I hope you enjoy this easy DIY sewing upcycle!"
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byMachine
Materials List
- a stretch fabric dress
- sewing machine
- iron
- ballpoint needle
- ballpoint pins
- scissors or rotary cutter
Instruction
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Separate the bodice from the skirt of the dress with your scissors.
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Hem the bottom of the bodice: this is all you need to do to finish the crop top.
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Cut four inches off the top of the skirt.
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Cut two identical rectangles out of the fabric you cut off the skirt (this is your front and back waistband).
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Sew together front and back waistband at the side seams.
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Fold the waistband in half and sew it to the top of the skirt.
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Iron everything and you're done!
