002. Pink Lady

"AHHHH!" - your reaction to this dress

Friend, was that a reaction of shock? Disgust? Fright? Bountiful Joy?

Any of those reactions are acceptable, for mine was a wonderful mix of all those.  It was once again "five for five" day at the Salvation Army, my favorite part of the week to go thrifting! This gem was only a dollar.

I couldn't help but think... was this some poor girl's bridesmaid dress back in the day? Or once a totally rad prom dress? Who cares, because it's no longer any of those things!

I loved the pink lace and the possibilities of that awkwardly placed bow.

A few sprinkles of fairy dust later and we have...



Front

Back

I thought this dress would look really cute as a one-shoulder dress, and alas, it does!

I took that bow, opened it up, braided it and attached it to the waistline.

I wore it to two weddings! So many compliments! :)

It's for sale in my store, sew...
http://www.devanshea.etsy.com/

Let me know whatcha think!

                                                                              
                     

001. Honey, I'm Home!



I found this dress at the Salvation Army, on sale for only a DOLLAR! It was originally a size 18, which is too big for me. It also had shoulder pads and almost reached my ankles! The sleeves also needed to be shortened. Despite all of its shortcomings, I was so excited when I found it.

A lady in the store asked me "... you know you're lookin' at plus-size, right?" I've gotten used to strange stares when looking through the men's button-ups and when I hold up the plus size in the mirror to see if the fabric looks good on me. If anyone asks, I'm a seamstress! They usually don't... and just stare.

Luckily for me,  this year I was cast in a short student film and needed to come up with a costume for a 1950's housewife! This dress was waiting patiently in my "hot mess with potential" pile at home, just waiting to be made over for such an occasion. And a 5 star make-over she received.

A few sprinkles of fairy dust later and we have....




Front View



Back View

I also found a pretty pillowcase at the thrift store for fifty cents!  I cut off a long rectangular strip for the waistband of the apron, and another square for the side pocket!

Then I took some white ribbon I had lying around my craft room and added trim to the apron and dress!!

Ta-da!!

The whole outfit is for sale in my Etsy store!
http://www.devanshea.etsy.com/

Comments are appreciated! :)