Make a Trending Top from a Thrifted Dress!

This upcycle was another one of the amazing ideas that came out of my Upcycling Retreat in Seattle! This tie-front puff-sleeve blouse is trending right now and you can make one sustainably from a thrifted dress!

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[BritInvLvr]

I saw another YouTuber make this same blouse. I thought it was cute but I would look silly being 66. I like seeing a modified version that I would feel more comfortable wearing.

[kathleenpittaluga]

My favorite line… “We are going to learn to live that!” 😂😊

[ChristineCooper-zmwn]

I love the way you can see the potential of this thrifted dress. The resulting jacket is fantastic. And lots of useful tips along the way😊

[ArabianShalifa]

I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who sit down to take a Stitch on the machine and realize it is on the last stitch I used not the current one I want to use.

[cherylbolender]

I really appreciate your upcycling videos. They give me a lot of ideas and instructions on how to accomplish certain details, and I just draw so much inspiration from you. Thank you.

[judih.]

Catherine I appreciate that you noted this wasn't beginner friendly as it wasn't. But I love this type of project. Seeing the beginning and the end inspires me to tackle something similar. I love to noodle through items like this. You never are quite sure where you'll find the end result. The neck adjustment looks fine. Congratulations and thank you.

[janedavis]

I remember the other person said why don’t you just buy a new one? The reason I love what you do is because you’re using your creativity to make it yours -you’re thinking out of the box- which the person that originally made it- it’s their creativity. I love the way you show us how you make it your creativity. Not everyone can think out of the box to re-create something from something else. I love the way you do it. It makes my mind think and look at things differently. Thank you for what you do …….for us. ❤️

[createwithbarbbl]

Definitely not for the beginner, but what a beautiful transformation. From a dress that may be is worn once or twice to a pretty and unusual jacket that will be worn many times. Win win.

[Seejaysew]

So glad you saw the potential and got that dress. The transformation is fabulous and I’m just a little bit jealous 😂🤣! So looking forward do the Italy trip and with you and finding some vintage garments that we can give new life to!

[lynnelyon]

Wow! How many times have I watched your videos and thought, “this is my new favorite up-cycle!” Well, Catherine, THIS is my new favorite up-cycle!! Very cute and so well done!

[cynthiafeldberg]

I think that I held my breath the whole time that you were finishing the top and bottom corners 😅

[kordads]

Thank you thank you thank you for everything you share here! My newbie sewing skills are improving every time I sew. I was scated to learn previously, but not since finding your channel. I can only improve with time, have a great weekend!

[marissabyrum]

Yessss that zipper ripping is so satisfying! Your new glasses are lovely on you. What a great top!! You're the bestest Catherine! 😄

[bonniebonnie]

Great tutorial, so informative! And a darling jacket!

[martagasowska]

That shirt / topper looks so cute, what a nice upcycle!
Ribbon trick level up: if you dip your fingers in water you can smush the melted edge of the ribbon flat and push in the corners a little

[masuahkokro]

It's amazing how you can turn a piece to another design. I never miss your videos. Thanks for always inspiring me

[marlenejohnson]

I bought a few tops and sewed elastic to look gathered, really look good, lots of compliments on them!

[EmmBee]

I dont know how you turn everything into something cute and lovely. It looks stunning. Well done.

[abaigealduda]

That peplum changes the proportions in a way that really brings out & complements the sleeve. Such an improvement!

[susanharber]

It is a lovely, so well done Catherine. You just know that fabric is smiling to itself after having been upgraded so well 🎉❤!