Secret Sewing: First Make Do & Mend Project

So here is the first project I've tackled as part of Make Do & Mend. The dress had originally been mint green, but I dyed it a deep red some time ago. It still wasn't quite right though and has been languishing in a store-room. I felt the length was a little too long and the front kept slipping down and exposing my bra.




So, I shortened the skirt (had to separate the skirt and bodice for this, as the hem is scalloped and embroidered, which I didn't want to lose). Next step was to tackle those too-long straps - I decided to go for a pinafore style and add buttons at the same time as shortening them.


It's much more wearable now - I'm very pleased! This length works better for me as I wear a lot of knee high boots, and it looks better to have a little bit of leg in between the boots and the skirt!

I have to confess also that the buttons weren't already in my stash, but they were a present from my other half who found them at a car boot sale, so I didn't spend any money. He's amazing at finding things. Just give him a list and a couple of hours and he will return victorious!

Project 2 is also completed, and 3, 4, and 5 are on the way - watch this space for more updates soon!