As much as I love to sew, I couldn’t resist this dress I found at Old Navy.
The color! The print! The lightweight, summery, flowy fabric! The neckline! The tucks! The matching belt! The price!
But . . . after “almost” wearing it several times, I decided it was too short for 5′ 10″ me.
So, out came the scissors and off came 6 inches from the hem. After a quick pinning and hemming on the sewing machine, I had a PERFECT tunic to wear over capris or skinny jeans!
The drapiness made the remaining fabric perfect for an infinity scarf, too. All I had to do was hem the raw edge . . . quick, easy, and a fun “freebie” accessory.
P.S. My grandmother made these beautiful crocheted hangers for me when I was a new bride. I AM going to learn how to do this someday! ♥
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
Love it! What a great idea.
Thank you! I wear it all the time now! 🙂
Scissors, thread, and your wonderful imagination at work again! Very nice! ~~Vickie
You always say the sweetest things, Vickie! 🙂 Thank you!
Clever!
It was so easy I almost didn’t even post it . . . but that tunic is too colorful not to! 🙂
Way to be resourceful! It makes a grrrrrreat infinity scarf.
Thank you, Lauren! I’ve been loving orange and coral lately! 🙂
Girlfriend…someday I ought to just pack up my tired wardrobe, send it to you for a remake, and then feel like a new woman when I get it back from you! You do the most clever and fun things with a piece of cloth!
How fun would THAT be??? 🙂 Oh, and the fabric I ordered from your shop arrived and I LOVE it! I’m going to make a project I bookmarked a LONG time ago called a “5-minute skirt.” Even if it takes 5 hours instead, it will be totally worth it to style that print! 🙂 I’ll let you know when I finish and post it!
Cool! I look forward to seeing the skirt! A 5 minute skirt? I might even be able to make that! 🙂
I love it…going to try this idea. thanks
Yay! I’ve done the shortening-to-a-tunic several times in my life, tall person that I am . . . maybe that’s why I love tunics so much! 🙂
Terrific 🙂 I also love the coathanger it’s on x
I LOVE those hangers!!! I’ve pinned several versions to try when I get better at crocheting. Then that may be my new hobby! 🙂
Hi Katherine!
What a great idea! And that hanger is the bomb.
Hugs, Tamara
Thanks, Tamara! Do you give crochet lessons? Maybe you can teach me to make these someday! 🙂 Hugs back, Katherine
Why yes I do give crochet lessons. And I could totally teach you how to make them. 🙂
Yay!!! See you soon! 🙂
What a lovely dress! It would indeed be a shame to throw it away 🙂 You did a really good job there!
Thank you! I’m TRYING to make everything in my closet loveable . . . and this one is definitely a keeper! 🙂
The tunic, scarf and hangers all impressed me. But, the fact that you have a wardrobe to wear with your ‘skinny’ jeans was the most impressive of all. You go grandma. 🙂
That made me laugh, Judy!!! 🙂 Truly, though, my skinny jeans are as soft and comfy as a pair of leggings (but not as revealing of every little bump and curve), so I love wearing them with tunics. You’d look cute in them, too! 🙂
Great refashion! Hmm, i have a few dresses that are way too short for me…I now have plans! 🙂
Yay! Can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
This is a good idea, must try this.
Yay! Have fun! I think tunics are the most comfy garment ever! 🙂
Great. From one garment to (almost) two!
I know . . . lucky me! 🙂 I’m really enjoying them both! 🙂
Another great project(s) I really like that print. And yes Grandma’s hangers are nice too.
That print and color just makes me smile! And those hangers . . . I can’t wait to learn how to make them myself! 🙂
wonderful idea…with the tunics so popular…two items out of one is always a winner…
and the hangers are so special…
Thank you, Marilyn! I think tunics are SO comfortable! And I DO love those hangers! I have all the things I need to try making one . . . just need a little more crochet practice first! 🙂
Simple and cute! It’s so funny…….once you start refashioning, nothing is safe. Lol.
I KNOW!!! With scissors in hand, closet . . . here I come! 🙂
Fantastic! and love your Grandma’s hangers (I’m guessing you take after her…) 🙂
Everyone says I do! Although I’m about 10 inches taller than she was, she loved to make all kinds of things and host family gatherings. . . just like I do! 🙂
I am all for altering clothes so they fit properly and fit your style. Please do a blog if you figure out how to do those crochet hangers, I’ve tried and so far it’s been very very difficult and unsuccessful.
I will! I’ve pinned several versions on Pinterest to try when I feel a little more confident in my crocheting. I even found this exact pattern! So . . . someday . . . 🙂
What a great idea! Love the infinity scarf and the crochet hanger is so sweet. I haven’t seen one of those in a really long time.
I just love these hangers . . . both how they look and how they cradle the clothes hanging on them. Someday I hope to make some for MY granddaughters!!! 🙂
Love the print!
I do, too! Especially in this color! 🙂
That’s such a cute dress (now tunic)!
Thank you! I LOVE wearing it . . . so colorful and comfortable! 🙂
Gotta love a beautiful refashion!
Thank you, Antionette! 🙂
good idea and your scarf is very pretty Katherine! 🙂
the crocheted hanger that your grandma made looks beautiful and you’ve kept it
after all these years; very nice! 🙂
Thank you, Ingrid! My grandma and I were definitely kindred spirits . . . although she probably didn’t think so when I went through my mini-dress phase! 🙂
🙂 so cute! 🙂
I wish I had the vision and skill to make clothing and accessories. This is beautiful. I love it!
Thank you, Erin! 🙂
Lovely color, great idea !! 🙂
Thank you, Izabel! 🙂
One of my favorites things and this one is surely a beauty. Be A Blessing because you’re Blessed. Mtetar
Thank you, dear Mtetar! 🙂
Brilliant! Too bad I hate to sew!
LOL . . . this only involved two hems . . . super-easy! But it’s okay if you don’t like to sew! You have tons of interests and talents of your own! 🙂
Oh, you are always so nice! Thank you!
Nothing like a good infinity scarf!! Love the colors on this one and I bet it looks great on you!
Thank you, Beth! I DO love this color! 🙂 P.S. Your contest is SO much fun! You’re the best! 🙂
Just perfect!
Thank you! 🙂
I love this print. What a fab idea!
Thank you! It was super easy, and I love both results! 🙂
That is cute!! I love the way it dresses up the tshirt, and by the way those hangers are absolutely fab 🙂
I’m sure you could make fab hangers like this! I’ll give it a try once my crocheting is better . . . MUCH better! 🙂
🙂 I will give it a try when my other projects are completed…
Yay! 🙂
What a terrific idea! It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” things. Thanks for sharing this awesome and easy scarf. I love that fabric, too! 🙂 And, those hangers are awesome. Like you, sometime (in my “spare” time?) I want to make some of those!
Blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Thank you, Kim! I’m really enjoying both the tunic and the scarf now! 🙂 And I can’t wait to find time to relearn to crochet so I can try some hangers . . . I’d love to replace my whole closet with these! 🙂
Got the package yesterday! Thank you so much! I absolutely love it all!
Xo,
Z
http://beingzhenya.com
Yay! It sure was fun to pack! Enjoy!!! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Not only is it brilliant to make a scarf from a dress hem, the colors is fabulous! 🙂
Thank you! And I DO love those cheery colors! 🙂
Makes me feel all summery Kathryn ! Lovely fabric way too nice not to do something K-like with it !!
Bring on the crochet hangers …Grandma will be smiling now I reckon at the thought of her work going universal 🙂
I hadn’t thought of that!!! But I know she IS smiling down at us right now! 🙂
Beautiful!
Thank you! It’s definitely summery! 🙂