Tuesday 28 August 2012

REPURPOSED

I've had this 1960's funeral dress for as long as I can
remember, I think I even wore it at my mom's funeral
back in 1997.
I've tried to sell it for a while but no one have shown
the slightest interest and I'm kind of glad to be honest
because I love the pattern.
I feel like I'm past my goth period, I feel a bit too old
to look like Wednesday Addams and I got a whole lot
of other black dresses that are much nicer, the shape
of this dress is not quite to my liking.
I asked myself the question how long can I hang on to
clothes I never wear, and then it occurred to me, why
don't I turn it into a top? I'm low on nice black tops for
fall and winter, and so I did this morning.
It was even handy for when I photographed my faux fur
collars for today's Etsy listings. :D

Before.

After.

The pattern up close.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Looks great as a top and I do like the fabric.

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

It's lovely and it has a story behind it. No one bought it because it was meanrt to stay with you. x

doradadama said...

I agree love the fabric, never seen it in your Etsy shop.
It was really meant to stay with you.

Miss Rascal said...

Lisa: Thank you. :)

Tallulah: Thanks hun. :)

Dama: Thanks. I never listed it but I have had it with me when I've done stalls.

Ms. Falcon said...

Miss tallulah porkchop is right, this was meant to stay with you ... i can't wait to see it on you.

love the pattern, it's so special.

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Unknown said...

It's really beautiful, it was meant to be!
By the way I sent your package yesterday!!!