miramusank,
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Refashioning fast fashion! Why?

  1. I own it since 2013 (when 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target collection was released.)
  2. I LOVE the cut. Haven’t seen anything else that fit me this great, especially around the shoulders.
  3. I’m skilled enough to make the alterations I want.

For now, I’m marking the changes and pinning the added pieces with temporary fabrics.
No way I’m letting this one go to landfill; it’s going to be fantastic!

@sewing

50sFarmGirl,
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@miramusank @sewing Fabulous!

Zumbador,

@miramusank @sewing That's looking really elegant! You're adding in the yellow sections? Only at the bottom?

MrsEaves,
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@miramusank It probably reads differently in real life, but if the yellow fabric is your temporary fabric, I didn’t even realize it! The splash of color looks awesome with the pattern, it’s honestly right up my alley. Definitely way too good for the garbage!

erinwhalen,

@miramusank @sewing - gorgeous!!

jquillin,
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@miramusank @sewing I so love everything you do!

Brodyberg,
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@miramusank @sewing incredible print too

miramusank,
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@sewing @Brodyberg yes! The fabric is really gorgeous, a stand-out of the collection IMO.

The print was also produced on crepe polyester fabric, which got produced as blouses. But the quality of that fabric is definitely inferior compared to this one.

miramusank,
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@sewing @Brodyberg yes! The printed fabric is really gorgeous, a stand-out of the collection IMO.

The print was also produced on crepe polyester fabric, which got produced as blouses. But the quality of that fabric is definitely inferior compared to this one.

Brodyberg,
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@miramusank @sewing good luck on the project, how nice to make a beautiful thing you know fits so nicely

miramusank,
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@sewing also,

  1. The fabric has a nice touch with decent material mix (65% cotton, 35% nylon).

  2. It’s well made. Wishing a kinder future for garment workers whose skills are grossly undervalued.

miramusank,
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@sewing now it’s time the cut the actual fabric pieces that are going to be added to the hemline. This is a 😱

jquillin,
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@miramusank @sewing Just incredible to watch you work!

summeremacs,
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@miramusank @sewing 🤞

miramusank,
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@sewing the hem extension cutting and sewing process is going well so far! A few adjustments to make on the curve around center front, but nothing complicated 😮‍💨

Closer look of the hem extension on the bottom right section of the shirt dress’ hemline.

summeremacs,
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@miramusank @sewing Wow, that is gorgeous! It looks like it's been really well worth the effort so far. 💖

miramusank,
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@sewing the hemline is officially extended! 🎉

Still lots of finishing to be done, plus alterations to the armholes / sleeves and neckline. But it’s looking great, and the project is moving forward!

Check the thread if you’re confused what this project is about 😁

miramusank,
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@sewing the new hemline is finished ✅
Next is the under arm gusset inserts and sleeve fullness adjustment 🧐

Reusing the scraps to their maximum potentials 🪡

miramusank,
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@sewing the new hemline is finished ✅
Next is the under arm gusset inserts and sleeve fullness adjustment 🧐

Reusing the scraps to their maximum potentials 🪡

summeremacs,
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@miramusank @sewing I'm just dying to see what it looks like when it's all done! 💖

miramusank,
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@summeremacs aside from the new hemline, it won’t look too different from the original. But it will fit sooo much better!

summeremacs,
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@miramusank I’m just waiting to see it on display. 🙃 BTW I said it before but I absolutely love that cut and everything about it.

miramusank,
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@summeremacs honestly, I have other priorities throughout the day but I helplessly find myself walking into the sewing room frequently, finding some excuse of a menial task to do just so I can stare and inspect the dress more 🤣

summeremacs,
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@miramusank 🤣 I’m the same way with a lot of my own personal projects too!

TheSauce,
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@miramusank @sewing very clever work and so very inspiring.

miramusank,
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@TheSauce thank you for the love 🥰

jquillin,
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@miramusank @sewing Looking incredible! I love this re-use approach!

miramusank,
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@jquillin thank you! It’s the closest thing I get to implement garment-to-garment recycling in my own small way. 😁

miramusank,
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@sewing the sides are neatly finished ✅

Last and certainly not least, the neckline adjustment. Adding 0.5” “drop” on the center front so I don’t choke myself when I wear this pretty dress. 🧐

A closeup of neckline of a dress with zip up center front closure, with the right side overlapping the left. The neckline on the right side is adjusted and dropped 0.5” while the left is still intact.

miramusank,
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@sewing it’s done! ✅

Redo collar pieces and finish neckline ✔️
Check overall garment balance and proportions ✔️
Cut loose thread trails ✔️
Wash and iron garment ✔️
Take pics to document and share 💕

I can’t wait to wear it regularly again 🤩

Back view of refashioned 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target dress, shown on a size 6 dress form
3/4 front view of refashioned 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target dress, shown on a size 6 dress form
3/4 back view of refashioned 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target dress, shown on a size 6 dress form

bxknits,
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@miramusank
It looks wonderful!

miramusank,
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@bxknits thank you!

jquillin,
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@miramusank @sewing So gorgeous!

miramusank,
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@jquillin thank you! 😊

poorasfolk,

@miramusank @sewing ahhhhh, I love it! <3

miramusank,
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@poorasfolk thank you! I love it so much, too 🤩

summeremacs,
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@miramusank @sewing It's beautiful 💖🥰

miramusank,
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@summeremacs thank you! Next up, wearing it. And wearing it often 💕

KDramaQn,
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@miramusank @sewing
Although not as flowing in terms of material, I am getting sligtht Hanae Mori vibes from this dress. It is lovely.

miramusank,
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@KDramaQn oh yeah, I can see that 😍 You are correct, the fabric isn’t flowy. It has a good structure and drapes well, which makes it a delight to work with in this project.

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    miramusank,
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    @nicolaisabelle aww, thank you so much ☺️

    miramusank,
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    @sewing if you want to see me talking to myself before starting this refashioning project, check out my latest IG reel!

    Episode 1 of 2 of a new short video series “Refashion, Please!” 😁

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cum3K8RRuu_/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    jquillin,
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    @miramusank @sewing This is great content!

    miramusank,
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    @jquillin thank you! Coming from you, that means a lot 😄

    summeremacs,
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    @miramusank @sewing I love it. 😍😄

    miramusank,
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    @summeremacs haha, thank you! Ep 2 is under works 😁

    miramusank,
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    @sewing the conclusion! Aside from what you have already seen from my thread here, you’ll see more footage and the ways I style the refashioned (reborn?) dress.

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvLHM5mtco9/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    jquillin,
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    @miramusank @sewing OMG, Mira, it’s so beautiful!

    miramusank,
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    @jquillin thank you, Jessica! I really feel like it has FINALLY “arrived” in my life, you know? It’s a hard yet beautiful feeling to explain.

    jquillin,
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    @miramusank I totally get it. Thank you as always for being so open with your art and process.

    summeremacs,
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    @miramusank @sewing It's so beautiful. 💖💕💝😍 But you already know how much I 😍 it. 😄

    miramusank,
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    @summeremacs 😘🤗💕

    jquillin,
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    @miramusank @sewing It’s looking so beautiful!

    miramusank,
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    @jquillin it’s almost done and I’m so excited 😄

    jquillin,
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    @miramusank I can’t wait to see the final product!

    CynthiaA,

    @miramusank @sewing
    I am a bit late to this, but I am so curious as to what, if any, issues you are correcting with the refashioning?

    miramusank,
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    @CynthiaA three specific issues: hemline (too short), armpit and sleeves (too tight), and neckline (choking if buttoned / zipped all the way).

    CynthiaA,

    @miramusank ahh brillant that you can address these issues! I have a few pieces, including an Oscar de la Renta dress, which I am praying some sugar/wine detoxing will get me back into or else I will need to let them go. If only refashioning was an option for me!

    miramusank,
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    @CynthiaA um, you have me! I can take a look and give you recommendations 💕

    swanchime,

    @miramusank this is so so beautiful!!

    miramusank,
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    @swanchime oh thank you!

    SecureInStyle,
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    @miramusank @sewing You have piqued my curiosity...

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