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DIY: $5 VINTAGE DRESS REFASHION | How to Transform Old Clothes

By letter2self on October 29, 2022



For this Refashion Revision episode, I transformed a $5 XL light yellow vintage dress and turned it into a form fitting waist-tie dress. Click “SHOW MORE” for more info!

I posted this refashion a long time ago but the editing was really bad so I tried to make it better and am re-publishing it.

I feel this is a simple transformation and not an elaborate one, and I chose this because I see many dresses like this at thrift stores and thought it could be more relatable, so that you could do this too, unlike other vintage dresses you find that’s one of a kind.

I had a vision of the after within seconds of looking at the dress at the store and it turned out exactly the way I envisioned it.

What you’ll need:
-Oversized dress
-matching thread
-needle or a sewing machine
-scissors

Estimated time: 2 hours
Budget: $5.00
Skill level: An experienced beginner

Follow me on @sarahtyau on Instagram to see behind the scenes and sneak peeks.

Watch my other Refashion Revision episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOosZ1Y-pfVb50t2ffAA1pl0258x-FueD
We are starting a mother-daughter sewing series! Watch “6 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Sew”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gc8aXFgkzc
Come thrift shopping with me and help me choose my next refashion! : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOosZ1Y-pfVYRH3RmGciqK2DvyUZF6qY1 #DIY #Refashion #Upcycle

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