Frankendress

Three garments that I couldn't wear became one that would:  That's a burgundy skirt for the main section (I knew it was too small when I thrifted it, but I loved the color, the beads and embroidery and fringe at the hem); part of a sheer sleeveless blouse for the yoke (I liked that for a while after I found it at a flea market, but one of the pockets got torn); soft printed cotton inserts below the armhole (can't see those too well here, but they're pink and floral).  Plus crocheted sleeves using whatever cotton was handy. 

Cinderella Meets Frankenstein

I like to wear skirts as an everyday thing, but that means they have to be comfortable, and sturdy. I end up mending them a lot, Cinderella-style, visible stitches and all. And these two thrifted skirts were pretty sturdy, but I just didn't love the fit--too snug at the top tiers:So I cut them up and merged them into one--thus Cinderella Meets Frankenstein. I used all the left skirt, and half of the right...
(Yes, the lengths are a little different--don't mind that much. Yes, there are still visible Cinderella mends--don't mind those either.)