https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/the-diy-overall-dress • Posted by Confessions of a Refashionista
Got an ugly denim maxi or midi-skirt lurking at the back of your closet? Transform it into a funky overall dress with my quick step-by-step tutorial!
Got an ugly denim maxi or midi-skirt lurking at the back of your closet? Transform it into a funky overall dress with my quick step-by-step tutorial!
Grab a dowdy denim midi or maxi skirt + a couple of large vintage buttons hmmm, but this skirt has a front zip…how will you be able to put it on when the overall bib & straps are attached? Simply turn the skirt around and have the zip in the back! Easy peasy! *be sure to try it on back to front to make sure it fits comfortably before refashioning
...I removed those hideous side pockets
chop the skirt to your desired length
slice out a square of the chopped length for the overall bib
arrange the overall bib on the waist of the skirt right side facing out & pin * I added one of the original side pockets to my bib & detached the top portion of the belt loops for easy stitching, sewed it together then reattached the belt loops
on to the straps: Try on the almost-overall-dress & decide the length needed for the straps & cut a couple of strips from the remaining chopped length (mine measured 70cm x 10cm)
and now it’s time to bust out that hausfrau torture device: 1. fold each end of the strap up & press 2. fold in one side of the strap & press 3. fold in the other side of the strap & press 4. overlap the folded edges of the straps & press
stitch together
and repeat the whole process to create the other strap
arrange the straps on the back of the skirt (which was originally the front) & stitch ‘em on
add the button holes to the top of the overall bib
stitch the buttons to the straps
Fray the raw edges of the overall bib if desired and go rock your new overall dress!
the front-as-back looks fab!
L O V E I T !