I decided to retrieve my dress (see previous post) from the bin and salvage it. Your comments on waste and my own frugalness dictated my actions.
I ripped out the zip and sewed up the seam. I knew there would be enough room for me to just wriggle into it. I then made some mock fastenings from some spare material to draw attention away from the lack of pattern. Popped on some buttons and Bob's your uncle - just like a born again Christian the dress is saved.
I even put a couple of matching buttons on the front. And now I'm pleased with the result. Something I can wear.
Success, snatched from the jaws of defeat!
Oh well done! I'm clapping my hands that you rescued it. It looks fantastic.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | September 25, 2011 at 05:01 PM
I think it looks brilliant, the lack of pattern doesn't even notice. Clever you!
Posted by: Miriam Weaver | September 25, 2011 at 06:31 PM
whew! i'm so glad you have the internet to talk you back into giving it another go, because it is awesome!
Posted by: jen painted fish studio | September 25, 2011 at 06:45 PM
It looks fabulous... and not the least bit "rescued"
Posted by: Gina | September 26, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Gorgeous! I love the buttons at the neck. I usually find the necklines on tunics a bit gapey if I make them large enough to fit other parts of me - ahem - but I think your buttony pleated neckline could work miracles!
Posted by: dottycookie | September 27, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Wow, that looks fab. I agree, not a t all rescued....designed.
Posted by: jo | September 28, 2011 at 09:44 AM
You were wearing that last night – I was admiring it. I'm just catching up on your blog posts...
C
Posted by: Claire Knight | October 29, 2011 at 06:20 PM