Refashioning fast fashion! Why?
1. I own it since 2013 (when 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target collection was released.)
2. I LOVE the cut. Haven’t seen anything else that fit me this great, especially around the shoulders.
3. I’m skilled enough to make the alterations I want.
For now, I’m marking the changes and pinning the added pieces with temporary fabrics.
No way I’m letting this one go to landfill; it’s going to be fantastic!
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4. The fabric has a nice touch with decent material mix (65% cotton, 35% nylon).
5. It’s well made. Wishing a kinder future for garment workers whose skills are grossly undervalued.
@sewing the hem extension cutting and sewing process is going well so far! A few adjustments to make on the curve around center front, but nothing complicated 😮💨
@sewing the hemline is officially extended! 🎉
Still lots of finishing to be done, plus alterations to the armholes / sleeves and neckline. But it’s looking great, and the project is moving forward!
Check the thread if you’re confused what this project is about 😁 #sewing #repurposing #refashioning #textileartist
@sewing the new hemline is finished ✅
Next is the under arm gusset inserts and sleeve fullness adjustment 🧐
Reusing the scraps to their maximum potentials 🪡
@sewing the sides are neatly finished ✅
Last and certainly not least, the neckline adjustment. Adding 0.5” “drop” on the center front so I don’t choke myself when I wear this pretty dress. 🧐
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Cynthia Anderson