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I realize that a good amount of time has elapsed since my last post. However, I gave my blog a face lift and I would like to start utilizing it again. My first return post? A Before and After clothing restoration. My favorite.

BEFORE:

So this was essentially a genuine polyester robe/dressing gown from J.C. Penny's (circa 1970 it appears from the tag). I loved the black piping along the edges. Other than that, it didn't have a lot going for it.














1) My first step was to simply cut off the
 sleeves and the strings that tied the robe closed.

2) After that, I took a couple inches off the bottom and hemmed it, and also took in the sides to tighten it up a little bit.

3) After that, I added a hook an eye to keep the dress closed. (In lieu of the strings) I ended up sewing on two because I found that the extra flap of material crossed over underneath was bubbling in an undesirable way.

I also added a cool button to the outside.

4) My last step was to cinch the shoulders of the dress. It created the loveliest neckline.

And...VOILA! A nice retro looking dress. 

AFTER: