The second part of the skirt from the midi dress is combined with a cap-sleeved black cotton blouse I bought while on a business trip to Sydney in summer of 2011.
Because the bodice of the blouse was a little snug, I had to loosen it a little. So, instead of adding extra fabric, I decided to use lace and ribbons instead.
That would also give an effect of an embellishment to the new dress.
Also since the neckline was a bit low, I decided to add fabric and matching lace to raise the neckline for modesty. It also gives the effect of an inner garment.
Like the previous project, I also needed to extend the bottom of the skirt with extra fabric.
For the sleeves, I still kept to the same theme ~ vertically-stripey effect, but for this dress I opted for puffed sleeves instead, to enhance the existing sleeves on the blouse, giving them extra flounce.
I did not encounter much complication except that I had to make sure that the lace and ribbons were well aligned on both sides of the blouse, in front as well as on the back.
Within a week, the new dress is ready.
Who could tell that this was a cut-and-paste project, if I had not disclosed the facts?
I can proudly say that you cannot find this item anywhere. 💃🐒👌🙋
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