I have a thing for black and white, and a thing for buffalo plaid flannel. So, when I can find a new dress with the tags on for $3.49 at a thrift store that incorporates both of these "things," you know I have to get it! The only issue was, though, it was too short for my liking. A simple fix was in order.
I made a trip to the fabric store and picked up 2/3 of a yard of gray flannel. After pre-washing it, I opened it up wide and folded it in half and laid it out flat. I now had a piece of folded fabric measuring 12x45 inches. I laid the bottom of the dress skirt on top of the flannel to mark my cutting lines. After marking my lines, I added an extra 5/8" along the top edge and side seams for my seam allowances. Then it was just a matter of stitching the side seams of the addition, pinning it to the skirt hem (right sides together), and stitching it on. Once that was done, I completed it with a rolled hem.
I don't know if I'm completely sold on the addition of the white fur vest, but I thought I would try it. Maybe if I'm making a trip to the North Pole this holiday season....
