I've decided not to buy any more Selkie dresses if I can possibly resist their charms. I have just done a massive closet cleanout, donating six trash bags filled with dresses to a local organization that gets dresses into the hands of young girls in need and donated a seventh bag to my local charity shop.
After such a big undertaking, I've decided to press pause and really consider my remaining wardrobe to see which items I love and want to make work, and which I'll give away, so that I don't get the donator's remorse in a manner of speaking.
1. I bought a used dress in a larger size
2. I cut the skirt off, folded it in half, ironed, and cut it in half lengthwise.
3. Sewed the two narrower lengths of skirt together
4. Attached the skirt in sections and then hand gathered
5. I removed a lining layer to my original dress to make it less full
The result is something that I really love and that feels much more me than a puff dress. It wasn't easy or fun and it took up the better part of a weekend while Mr. Bleu was working on a house renovation project solo, so I had the time and at the end of it all, I was definitely inspired to keep going on these puff dress transformations.
Shopping Info: Selkie Mucha Puff Dress, Bettie Page Heels
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