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sewvivor week 2

April 11, 2012

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Can you believe that it is already Round 2 of Sewvivor? This week’s challenge was Upcycled/Repurposed. After some careful consideration (so many things to upcycle, so little time!)- I decided to make a summer dress. But not just any dress- an easy breezey drop waist beach dress.
One of my favorite parts of warm weather is the dresses that rotate into my weekly wardrobe! I know dresses seem fussy to some people (like my sister, for example), but they are the ultimate in easy-wear to me. You pull on one article of clothing, add sandals and accessories, and you are out the door. Fabulous!

And this season, I am loving the laid back comfy drop waist dresses that are popping up on dress racks!

The twist? I used few men’s XL undershirts as my material.

My favorite aspect of the dress is its wearability. I took it with me on our Spring Break trip to Mexico and the day that I wore it included a trip to the local flea market, miles and miles of walking (between boardwalks, beaches, and around the old town in Puerto Vallarta), and a dinner out.

Not only was I entirely comfortable the entire time, the dress easily transitions from an outfit for uber casual walks on the boardwalk to less casual hot-ate-wear and everything in between. I guess that’s what happens when a bunch of men’s tshirts take on new form as a dress, right?

My other favorite parts? The color- dark blue with a hint of green (I dyed the tshirts before I made the dress), the drop waist (so trendy and so easy to wear), and the pleats (they add the smallest kick of prep). Oh, and I love it that this dress was super easy to put together (the tutorial is in the works)- I am certain I’ll be making myself another one of these dresses in the next couple of weeks!

If you have a minute, would you head over to this week’s Sewvivor poll and vote?

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  1. Chris says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Gorgeous girl! Good luck.

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    • Kirstin says

      April 11, 2012 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Chris!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Renee says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Love this dress! It looks so comfy and summery ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Kirstin says

      April 11, 2012 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Renee- comfy and summery are exactly how I’d describe it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Peggy says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:35 am

    You look lovely! I just made myself the cutest bag today out of…. wait for it… madras plaid golf pants from the thrift store! It is so awesome! (even if I do say so myself!)

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    • Kirstin says

      April 11, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Peggy!
      A madras golf pants bag sounds FABULOUS- so preppy! I LOVE IT! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Miranda says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    This is awesome. It really does look easy and breezy…makes me want to go to Mexico myself!

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    • Kirstin says

      April 11, 2012 at 7:21 pm

      Haha- me too! And I just got back. ๐Ÿ™‚
      Loved the sweater puppets!

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  5. delia says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    You are so pretty! This is one of my favorite things you have made I think!

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    • Kirstin says

      April 11, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      Delia, you are such a doll. THANKS for the compliments. And, to be honest, it’s one of my favorite things I’ve made too. Mostly because it’s just so functional. Love those projects! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. ruthie Perez says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    You go girlie! Voted sorry I’ve been away it’s been kinda crazy busy here…good luck!

    Ruthie:)

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  7. Maggie says

    April 12, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Love it! Looks great!

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    • Kirstin says

      April 12, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks Maggie! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. Morgan Adams says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    This is so cute! How do you make it? Is there a tutorial?

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    • Kirstin says

      April 13, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      Hey Morgan! I am putting together the tutorial still, but it should be up early next week. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Thankfully Thrifty says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Super excited for this tutorial! So cute!

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    • Kirstin says

      April 13, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks Ashleigh. It’s so easy! It should be up early next week. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Tiffany says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Oh, yay! I can’t wait for the tute! I have some purple dye that I would love to use this for. We have almost a dozen weddings this summer and this would be great to dress up or down according to the type of shindig.

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    • Kirstin says

      April 13, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks Tiffany! The tut should be up early next week- it’d be perfect for wedding season. ๐Ÿ™‚

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