Finally made one of those easy tank dresses...

Finally made one of those easy tank dresses...

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• 9.27.2012

I finally did it--I finally made one of those super duper fast and easy tank top-into-dress projects that have been all over the blog world for ages. ***I promise I'll stop sharing summery clothes after this, seriously. It's still in the 80's here!! No one knows whether to wear gladiator sandals or riding boots. I'm staying somewhere in the middle but I have thrown on my shorts a couple of evenings lately! But I'm sure it'll cool down soon... and I'm almost ready for fall colors and fashions. I'm normally in denial, not getting enough of summer and all, but this Indian summer has been pretty awesome--although I STILL haven't worn a swimsuit. all. year. long. Super bummed!!***

Missing summer rant over. Point is, I had a ribbed (black and white stripe, though you can hardly tell) tank that was awkwardly/shrunkenly short. So, cut it off just below the waist, sewed up a gathered skirt and waistband of a nice stretchy knit I had, and combined! Voila!

I think the pictures speak for themselves. You get the idea and I'm sure you've seen tutorials for things like this!

Before...

After!

So, it might not get much wear this year because I'd probably feel sort of ridiculous walking around in a tank dress, but... there it is. Now I can cross that project off the list and get something out of the sewing room! Always a plus.

What do you say this time of year? Are you ready for black and burgundy and olive?? So far I have NOT been!

Anyone ever seen a dress like this made acceptable for fall? Like a long-sleeved version, or... I can't picture it but it was so fast and easy, I wouldn't mind doing another for the later seasons!