10/20/14

Sail Away {Makeover Monday}

Hi guys! It's been quite awhile since I showed a little makeover here on the blog!  While I do small alterations to most of the vintage I sell in the shop, 99% of the time I am working on a large pile of clothes at once and always forget to take before pictures!  For this darling sailor dress, I actually remember to take  before and after though, so without further adieu...
 So, the dress was pretty darn cute to begin with but the length and sleeves felt a bit frumpy.  I altered the hem and sleeves to make it a bit more modern and wearable.  What do ya think?!  It's now listed for sale in the shop here if you're interested!

I also want to say a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to R today! We went to the Denver zoo yesterday for an early celebration and the zoo people let him in for free, gave him a birthday pin, and even a certificate for free ice cream! I can't wait until he gets home from work so he can open presents!

Anyway, lots to do before we leave on our big Italy trip on Thursday!  I hope you're all having a great start to you week!  Oh and if you haven't entered my cardigan giveaway yet, please do so here!  We need about ten more entries for it to count! Thanks guys!
xo Hannah

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    SUCH an improvement. Great job!

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  2. CrissyOctober 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Oooh this is amazing work!

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  3. lisaOctober 20, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Such a great makeover- I'm always a fan of shorter dresses. I love the cute sailor style! Sounds like a fun day at the zoo and I hope you guys have fun celebrating tonight! Happy birthday R :)

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  4. The Eyre EffectOctober 20, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    It looks so cute! It's amazing what a little bit of alteration can do to make a dress more wearable. I would probably find a way to make the waist higher, since drop waists hit me awkwardly, but I love the way it looks on you! I need to get to finishing my alterations pile, man... so much stuff. Happy belated birthday, R!
    xo
    Kristina
    www.eccentricowl.com

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  5. IsabellaOctober 20, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Wow, you really took all of the frump out of that dress! I love how it looks now.

    Happy birthday, R! Your zoo trip sounds like so much fun. Italy is so soon! Yay!

    ~Isabella
    adventuresinhel.blogspot.fi 

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  6. SiennaOctober 20, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    i love your little sailor dress!

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  7. KristianOctober 20, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I like how it is a subtle but powerful change with the alterations. Also, safe travels to Bella Italia! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  8. Nothing but a PigeonOctober 21, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    I really need a sewing machine so I can do alterations on my dress that I purchase from the thrift store.... so cute!
    xoxo
    Taylor
    http://www.nothingbutapigeon.com/

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  9. LostvestigeOctober 21, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Great job with the alterations, It looks wonderful! I am excited to hear how your Italy trip goes!

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  10. jessOctober 21, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    The alterations look great! Have fun in Italy.

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  11. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Love the alterations you've made! Such an improvement :)

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  12. BrittneyOctober 21, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Good job on altering the dress! I love sailor inspired items (in fact, I'm reminded of sailor moon right now!). Also, have fun on the Italy trip and take lots of photos :)

    Another Beautiful Thing

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  13. lucia mOctober 21, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    wow! great job dear!
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    on my blog!

    www.aroundlucia.com

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  14. Rolled Up PrettyOctober 21, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    I love what you did! Adorable!!!

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  15. crafty-zoneOctober 22, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    I love how you remade this dress, dear!

    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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  16. KreyolaOctober 22, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Good job...you have an amazing talent. I like all things nautical and this dress is so it.

    Kreyola Jounerys | Instagram

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  17. Hannah | The Outfit RepeaterOctober 24, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Wooo, you made this sailor CHIC! Also, I hope you're having the best time on your Italy trip. I'm following along on instagram for updates. :)

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  18. AngieOctober 31, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    thanks for commenting on my blog! this dress is SO cute. what a jewel :)

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