DIY | Revamp a Plain Sweater with an Old Dress
Wouldn’t it be nice to just click that “buy now” button after each online window shopping adventure? Well, it might be at first, but truly, I probably wouldn’t value what I own if it really worked that way. (Not to mention the fact that I would be broke as a joke in less than one day!)
While browsing TopShop the other day, I saw this lovely sweater that really struck my fancy. Using a little bit of creativity and some items already in my closet, I was able to construct something very similar, without spending any money!
If you wanted to make something similar, and don’t own an ugly old 80’s dress like I did, you can use any fabric, whether it be lace from an old curtain panel, or just a pretty pattern from your fabric stash or an old unworn blouse. Best part about utilizing an old dress, though? Next Spring I’m planning on turning the extra material from the bodice into a pretty, lace crop top for breezy days. Nothing goes to waste around these parts.
Ooooh! Lovely DIY Mandi.
Loooove it, what a great idea and easy DIY!
Oh I love how adorable this look is! I love that lace panel on the sweater, such a great idea! And I’m loving that great red color :)
Very nice. Thanks for the DIY.
You’re so creative!
You look great!! Such a great idea!
Fun! I love all that lace :)
xx.
Wow, that looks entirely professional! What a great job you’ve done. And that skirt is very va-va-va-voom. You look like one million dollars.
wow a DIY i never ever would have thought of! it came out gorgeous :)
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I love your way more than the original!!! Its so classy and sexy:)
Amanda,
You look so lovely?
I love the redo and the courd skirt is amazing both in style and color!!!
OMGosh, this was so clever and the end result is stunning.
Ohh, you are such a clever lady! Lost in the Haze
what a beautiful DIY – the lace makes a corset type optical illusion which is very lovely indeed :) I’m inspired to take scissors to some old clothes and create something similar!
how very unique and lovely.
I like yours way better than the topshop one. This would be a fun way to mess around with patterns, I love it!
anastasia
that’s lovely, and yours is nicer than the topshop one! :) x
you look like a vintage pin up girl! :)
What a lovely DIY! I love lace so much. You look so beautiful in that red skirt!