Mumu or coverup upcycled into summer dress.

Sometimes you get something and just can't figure out where to wear it. I really liked the top of this dress and didn't want to turn it into another housecoat so I decided to breath some summer life into it. I received it from my mom, but other than using it for a coverup for my belly dance costumes, I've never worn it. This project took about an hour and half and I am really satisfied with the final look. I chopped off the sleeves and widened the armhole. I didn't want to hem so I just used the serger to get a rolled hem finish on the bottom and sleeves. I also shirred the midsection in the front and back about 4 inches and it really helped with providing some shape to the dress. I'm happy to add another dress to my summer wardrobe.

In the before I'm wearing the dress inside out.