Return of the Frankenstein Dress & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #727
Do you remember the Frankenstein dresses that I made last summer? Archie coined the term “Frankenstein dress” because I take parts of other garments and combine them to make a new and different garment. Similar to the way that Dr. Frankenstein took parts from other bodies and put them together to create his monster.
This is another Frankenstein dress from last summer’s projects. I still have another one that I haven’t even worn yet. For this particular upcycle project, I used this graphic tee shirt from four years ago and a brown knit maxi skirt that I have had forever. I don’t think I have ever successfully styled this skirt but I could never get rid of it because I love the color and it’s really soft. The waist band was large enough that I was able to attach it to the shirt without cutting the skirt at all. I had to cut the tee shirt graphic in half, however, to have the waist where I wanted it. I sewed the cut off part onto the skirt so that my dress had a complete phrase instead of just “I run on coffee (comma)”.
I also made a heart shaped patch from the leftover tee shirt material and added it to the left hip of the skirt. I accidentally caught the skirt in my scissors and made a rather noticeable cut in the fabric. I was a bit upset with myself but I quickly patched the hole with a heart and then it ended being what Bob Ross would call a happy little accident.
I really like the combination of these fall colors for this very comfortable tee shirt dress. My only issue with the dress is that the graphic is no longer true. I do not run on coffee, chaos, or cuss words. I do still drink coffee but I cold turkey quit caffeine about a month ago. Let me tell you about that struggle. I am still tired. But I am determined and will not go back! And chaos has never really been my thing. We have a fairly structured, calm, and not very chaotic lifestyle and that is where we thrive. So no chaos here either. But cuss words. I do like cuss words. A strategically placed cuss word can pack a powerful punch and I don’t hesitate to drop them when the inspiration hits.
The rest of this outfit consists of things I have worn many times before including a pair of red and white thrifted earrings and a long dark purple cardigan (also thrifted), my Michal Golan choker, my brown straw fedora, and my favorite Bed Stu boots.
These photos were taken last year before my boots were repaired. I really liked this outfit a lot when I wore it. I think I need to wear it again soon.
Here is a look at all five of my Frankenstein dresses. If you click the photo, it will take you to the full blog post. I have another Frankenstein dress made from this skirt that I haven’t worn yet. I also have two more in my upcycle pile that need to be assembled. I am using my Willie Nelson tee shirt for one and my Def Leppard tee shirt for the other. I found two really cute maxi skirts on a thrifting trip that are going to be so cute once I transform them into new Frankstein dresses!
I don’t wear graphic tee shirts very much but I have a giant pile of them. This is a great way to give them new life and create a wardrobe filled with one of a kind pieces.
I hope you all a most wonderful weekend! I am off to do all the things that need doing.
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Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
18 Comments
Gail Is This Mutton
How clever you are to make a unique garment from a tee and dress! We have a sewing challenge programme in the UK that you would ace.
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Aw, thanks so much, Gail! I definitely would not ace any sewing challenge. It looks good from afar but up close it looks like a pigeon did the sewing! LOL
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Oh, I tried giving up cafiene once. It didn’t stick. I blame meeting Severo and staying out late for music gigs.
(I made that up. I really can’t remember when I performed that experiment. I DO remember how hard it was).
A fun Frankendress! The browns/burgundies are so pretty with the long cardigan.
BTW, a fun fact: your blog email posts now come in their entirety!
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Thanks, Anne! Oh my gosh, I still have moments every day when I want to throw some caffeine down my throat! Somehow I keep resisting the urge and yawn my way through the day instead. Haha. I have to open a blog email now and look at it. I delete them without opening when they come to my inbox. So the emails must be stupidly long? Ugh.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
I prefer the longer to the truncated to the first 3 lines version in the past! The only issue (for me, on yahoo) is that some of your photos get distorted – they keep the height and get squished in the width.
Otherwise, I’m a happy reader!
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Then I will probably leave it be! Mostly because I can’t be bothered right now to look into it anyway. Hahaha. Thanks again for the heads up though! Much appreciated.
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Shelbee
Estelle Forrest
Thanks for including my Everything crackers this week. I hope you have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much for joining us, Estelle! Those crackers look amazing!
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Shelbee
Melynda Brown
Shelbee, thanks so much for hosting! Have a great week ahead, Melynda @scratchmadefood!
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Thanks so much, Melynda! I hope you have a lovely weekend as well.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Very creative. I love the Holly Hobby dress the best!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! I love them all and need to wear them more often!
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Shelbee
Marsha Banks
I love your Frankendresses! It’s such a creative way to combine two things you like just not separately! Love the BedStu boots, too!
Thanks so much for the feature and for the link party!
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Thank you so much, Marsha! I don’t think I wore any of my Frankendresses this summer and I am not sure why because I love them!
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Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
I love it. Very nice. It looks great on you, Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week. (Read my latest of Medium)
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Thanks so much, Patrick! I have not been on Medium in a hot minute. I will try to get to it this week. I hope you have a wonderful day, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I love all of your Franken-dresses and this one is no exception!
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Thanks so much, my friend! How are you guys doing?! I am so sad for Asheville right now.
xoxo
Shelbee