Refashion tutorial - top to dress

ha ha! kind of love the name (*snicker*)

Excited to share another refashion tutorial today! I took this boho style top and turned it into a casual dress! 

Check out the before and after....

Here's what you need!

Supplies:

Baggy top (I think the trick to make this work was the waistband on the bottom of the top)

Knit material for skirt

Scissors

straight pins

sewing machine

pencil skirt

Step 1: Lay your top flat and cut off the sleeves. (I knew I was creating a more draped "tank" styled top and would need to layer something under it but I liked getting rid of the large sleeves).

Step 2: Fold your knit piece in half and lay flat. Using a pencil skirt or similar as a guide. Cut around the shape for your skirt.

Step 3: Turn the knit pieces over so they are right sides together. Pin and sew down the side seams.

Step 4: Turn your top inside out and place the top of the skirt (still inside out) around the bottom hem. Pin it around the entire bottom and sew it to attach the skirt to the top to make it a dress.

(after I finished it and tried it on I realized my top needed tapered in more. So be sure to cut and tailor to your liking)

This is a fun comfy, casual dress that can be worn all year!

 I will be linking up and sharing my tutorial at these linky parties! 
and here too!