Wednesday, October 19, 2011

vintage dress refashion:: american apparel le sac look-alike

i'm currently in the middle of cleaning out my summer wardrobe to make space for winter woolies. it also gives me a chance to weed out the worn out or dated pieces. i try to sort them into three piles "toss", "diy" and "keep". but im such a fabric hoarder most things end up in the keep/diy pile. wardrobe clean-up fail.


the first thing i refashioned was this little blue piece.


i bought this vintage skirt a few months ago from shimokitazawa at $3! the fabric was too pretty to pass off but i knew i needed to do something with it because midi length doesn't work for me.

 
first, i unpicked the waistband and removed the nasty old elastic. then ironed it straight.


then i left 2" on the top to create the band and drew a 7" line down both sides of the dress marking the arm holes. 


then i serged the top with a zigzag stitch.


pressed and hemmed the arm holes.


made a casing for my ribbon using the 2" at the top of the fabric.


use a safety pin and string a satin ribbon through it. 
 
p.s. the original le sac dress uses a jersey fabric ribbon which stretches and a little more comfy.
 

you're done!wear it in your favorite ways.. here are some of mine!


 i like this fabric more than the original plain jersey fabric. its less see through and holds it's shape better.


 which is your favorite style?

 
thanks for reading!! 
i'll be linking up to craft parties here!

xx

29 comments:

  1. So cute I love it. I'm starting to try and refashion my own clothes

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  2. That's seriously how awesome? Can I please pay you to be my seamstress? Mine in SG is expensive and unreliable! :(

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  3. @Rachael @ Fresh Squeezed Home

    this one is super easy and versatile! i've not mastered the art of arm holes and zips! :)

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  4. @Yi Lian

    aww that's sweet but my sewing is no where as cool as it looks. you should see the botched up bits! you'd laugh..

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  5. WOW... i completely love this makeover!!! The toga looks amazing...

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  6. Gorgeous!! Love the one shoulder look!!

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  7. wowww this is fabulous!!! i'm always impressed by your projects!! i would totally buy a dress like this in store! :)

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  8. you are mega awesome with your crafts!

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  9. The transformation is amazing. Love it!

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  10. This is such a cute refashion! Would love for you to share at the linky party over at Etcetorize : http://etcetorize.blogspot.com/2011/10/make-it-great-monday_16.html ~

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  11. @miss.t

    american apparel has a version of it that's comfy! :) if not, this is super simple to make! give it a go..

    xx

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  12. @Janice

    @Erica & @Etcetorize

    thanks so much! it was fun to make! :)

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  13. OMG! The end result is awesome! LOVE LOVE! (I probably say this too much in your comments!)

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  14. @Pamz TT

    thanks babe! you're too kind! maybe i should make one for little kate! it would be super cool to see her in something like that!! :)

    xx

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  15. Gorgeous. Been wanting to do the same thing ever since I saw the AA Le Sac dress. I was always sad they only came in solid colors. More motivation for me to get my toosh moving and to start sewing. Great job.

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  16. You never fail to impress me with all ur DIY stuff! U inspire me! *hugs* just wish I was at good at my machine as u! ;p

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  17. @May Oo

    thanks! :) im bummed i have to wait till next year to wear it though. its so cold these days!

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  18. @neene96

    absolutely love AA clothes! wish i could sew everything myself but this one is not too hard! good one to start with! :)

    gambatte kudasai! :)

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  19. Hee hee! Let me know If you want her chubby measurements. :))

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  20. WEET WEET!! SWWEEEEEET!!! that's awesome girly!! i have to try that *some* day!!

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  21. @Pamz TT

    i dooooo!!! drop me an email or give me your email address and i'll let you know what i need!

    soooo fun! :)

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  22. @punkychewster

    this one is SUPER DUPER easy. i keep thinking its like a draw-string pouch!!

    show me when you make it!! :)

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  23. Great transformations! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can't wait to see you again on Wednesday!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  24. @Marie

    thanks for organizing it week after week! :) so much inspiration in one little space!

    xx

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