✨ dress transformation ✨ - turning a SheIn dress into slow fashion - upcycling a dress

I turned this old Shein dress into a new fairy inspired dress :)
#thriftedtransformation #thriftflip #thriftflips #upcyclingfashion #reworked

[@pearlkohler5422]

The color looks like it did change slightly and it’s a huge improvement, looks more terracotta than orange

[@recreatefulchannel]

Maybe it did!

[@babygoeshardinthepaint]

i like the brighter orange a LITTLE bit better but i Love all shades of orange 🧡

[@brigarrett1510]

🤔But the question still remains, how was it supposed to be worn?😆

[@recreatefulchannel]

Hahahaha good point, we might never know 😂❤️

[@sianmilne4879]

It seriously looks like you're supposed to have... Boob hammocks? Like each wrap goes up around your neck to make a halter 😂 but that just seems ridiculous

[@bulma463]

I think you're supposed to just make a bow out of it and keep it there

[@BexsBoxofConfusion]

You’re supposed to wear it like she tied it. Looks cute, but maybe a bit too mature for her?

[@swaggityswayus2892]

You are supposed to cross the two fabric things across the front and make a bow in the back! :)

[@elpollodiablo21]

While i also liked the before dress a lot i can not believe how rude some people are in the comments. You did a great job at altering the dress how YOU like it and i hope you'll enjoy wearing it!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much!! 🩷 the people in the comments are very harsh, however their hate actually makes my account grow so I let them jabber 😂

[@inayaa9618]

@@recreatefulchannel I personally prefer ur version its so cute!!

[@Jilly98]

Since it’s from Shien, you’d have to use the boil method with the synthetic dye (Rit has a good tutorial for this). So you’ll need a really big steel pot (if it’s a pot you eat with, you need to clean it with chlorine bleach or a powder cleanser after dyeing).

[@violatralala]

I swear by the rit dye fot synthethic fabrics, I was shocked to see someone saying it didn't work for them

[@debramintz3238]

The original looked better but I applaud your creativity!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jemimaho7710]

I like the new version, but it may be younger taste 😊

[@melodyesmith468]

Maybe purple? Or red to get russet brown? I like the remake cause as a taller girl i don’t really like most long style dresses. ❤

[@recreatefulchannel]

@@melodyesmith468 I thought in general the length was a bit awkward :) thank you so much!

[@No-qb1qb]

The original color looked like straight out of prison to me

[@JennWatson]

Those checkered shorts are adorable too!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you!! :) they're thrifted but originally urban outfitters

[@michaelsnider2484]

You need to press your fabric before, during, and after your sewing, otherwise everything you make will look homemade! It's hard to see if this is a nice garment because it was not pressed while being constructed. It is definately not flowy as it is because of that. If you follow this advice, you will find the quality of everything you make will be improved immensely. I cannot stress pressing enough!

[@liliflafi5644]

Press using what?

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@liliflafi5644 an iron. If you press your fabrics before sewing, after sewing each seam and all over at the end, the quality of your product will skyrocket.🙂

[@OddWeird461]

Thank you for saying this! I was so stressed watching those puckered seams.

[@Saika789]

Thank you for this tip! I always skipped it because I thought it made no difference and you can just iron it at the end, but I'll definitely give it a try now :)

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@Saika789 Great! I think you will be thrilled to see the improvement it makes on your products! I'd like to hear if you find it helpful! 😊

[@dinosluvties]

With the synthetics you need to boil the dye/fabric. The back of the rit dye more bottle should have more info on the specific water ratio/processing time

[@recreatefulchannel]

I did follow all the instructions (I boiled the water before mixing the colour etc). Usually it takes the colour straight away, but this fabric doesn't seem to properly soak any of the pigment :/

[@mary78880]

@@recreatefulchannel Synthetic Rit dye has to stay at a boiling temp while the fabric is being dyed which was likely the problem here

[@periwinklebutterfly]

@@recreatefulchannel a few years ago, I experimented with dying a polyester material with Dyemore. I basically had to cook the fabric in the dye bath for 20-30 minutes in a big pot on the stove or it would wash out. Some colors took better than others, and some materials take the dye better than others. I think because some synthetics are pretty much plastic, the heat is needed to make the threads more pliable, which lets it absorb more of the dye. I could be wrong, but there is probably a reason for it.

[@SerenitySoonish]

So glad I came across this thread before wasting my rit dye!

[@mshot4958]

@@SerenitySoonish saaaaaame!

[@kimiskind1]

I really liked the original dress I personally wouldn’t wear the one you made but if you like it that’s what matters

[@36993020]

I like how most people mentioned the elephant in the room. The new dress will go right back to the upcycle pile.

[@kikialeaki1850]

I thought that said eggplant and wondered if we were supposed to be using that now instead of elephant😅

[@AudreyL_13]

Even if she doesn’t wear it much, she still had a fun project to work on. I don’t see how that’s a problem??

[@angie-hz8fp]

I love the color as is!!! It's so fitting with the room

[@recreatefulchannel]

haha thank youuuu! :)

[@surekasuryavanshi4174]

The first dress was stylish than the reformed one👗😍💃🏻

[@charlotteryner6583]

Darling, at your size you can wear anything! Cute dress.

[@recreatefulchannel]

You are very sweet, thank you 🩷

[@shelby6]

This is actually a pretty weird comment

[@mr.wafflesdacactus]

you look like a monarch butterfly! it's beautiful!

[@recreatefulchannel]

This might be my favourite comment 🥺 thank you so much!! 🧡🧡

[@KayMaxoxo]

Wow! Great job! The new dress looks awesome, and I actually really like the colour that it currently is!

[@recreatefulchannel]

thank you so so much!! :) I don't think it'll take any colour as I have tried a few different things, so it'll stay this colour :)

[@KelLAkiwi]

Omg I have been looking for a bright orange shirt dress forever! The original piece was exactly what I've been searching for! Sad 😔 But love your creativity!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thanks Kelly :) the dress was not of good quality and there was a lot of issues with the pattern but I am sure you will find a good option :)

[@cozycasasmr4510]

I'm sure you will find something a million times better that whatever that dress was 😂

[@jayjaylecourt9431]

the original actually looks great. i believe either the dress was not complementing your friend's body or she's into fast fashion..but the original was a classic and I agree with some people in the comments that it looked better.

[@amandawraight1636]

Fabulous! I love giving you things and seeing what you make from them! That colour looks great on you! 🥰

[@recreatefulchannel]

🥰 thank you Amanda ❤️ recently I have used up a few things that you gave me. Tbc 😄❤️

[@Cats.and.sadness]

Both versions are so adorable

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much!! 🧡

[@pynkydoggykaguraminadessss6154]

I actually like the old 👗

[@pynkydoggykaguraminadessss6154]

My opinion💗

[@recreatefulchannel]

That's fine, there's lots of dresses like that out there you could purchase/thrift :)

[@pynkydoggykaguraminadessss6154]

@@recreatefulchannel thank you for this information 💗

[@Sleipnirseight]

For synthetic fabrics you have to dye them in lightly boiling water. I've had success dying even plastic sandals with this method!

[@recreatefulchannel]

I will try again! I just need to find a big pot 😃

[@hollysmith7393]

That’s looks really really good on you !!! Nice choice !! Well done

[@recreatefulchannel]

thank you so so much Holly :)❤

[@jana731]

I actually like the original more. Its so simple 😅

[@recreatefulchannel]

I love simple pieces too, but its good to have a bit of both and when you can sew it is just really interesting to design a piece to make it look unique :)

[@Vibes4Life536]

Looks SO much better, I don’t know how I feel about the sleeves but it’s really cute

[@recreatefulchannel]

Aw thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@ruralbaby1921]

It's worse than the initial dress 😂🤣😂

[@recreatefulchannel]

*in my opinion

[@inkenhafner7187]

​@@recreatefulchannelobjectively. But if you learn to press your fabric and your seams and not to mistake serging with actual sewing, you'll get to clean seams and from used tea towel to garment.

[@roshs5619]

Those triangles on the skirt are sticking out a bit oddly

[@klataface]

I think that the original dress was supposed to just cross around the front and have a bow in the back? With the top loosened a little to hang a bit

[@klataface]

Though if you are smaller, you would wrap it around until it fits you best

[@recreatefulchannel]

@@klataface good point :D I can't try anymore but you might be onto something here! :D

[@mahamm559]

I wish , you would’ve given the bodice more structure , it looks cheaply made

[@Feytouched.Locket]

It almost looks like a dress a member of the Winx Club would wear 😁

[@recreatefulchannel]

🧡🧡🧡 love thaaaaat, thank youuu 🧡

[@youtubeuser8841]

Don’t like the sleeves, not my taste. But just because I don’t like it doesn’t mean it’s not a good dress. Very creative!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Such a nice and respectful comment 🧡 thank you very much :)

[@456pickupstixs]

The original dress tied up looked WAY BETTER

[@recreatefulchannel]

*from my point of view

[@nathaliestav2241]

I like the after so much more, it is more whimsical and fun

[@recreatefulchannel]

I am glad to hear it! 😃🩷

[@venusalexa7367]

Dyes come in two types. One is for synthetic fibres. One is for natural fibres. U need to match this to the type of fabric you are dying. If you have an item of clothing that was half one natural and half synthetic, you could put red and green dye in with one dye being synthetic, put it in the bucket and it'd come out evenly dyed separate colors on both halves.

[@recreatefulchannel]

that is such an amazing tip - thank you so much for sharing!!

[@imaneclair4836]

it looks so much better but i do think u should dye it another color :)

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much!! 🥺❤️ I think another colour would be so much better too! Just unsure whether it'll hold the colour :(

[@Aroey]

I also like the original design.

[@mandyheart8754]

Synthetic fabrics don’t accept dye. You saw how it didn’t work the first time right?

[@mhughe32]

Very nice!! So glad it was upcycled instead of being thrown away! Just a tip for dyeing synthetic fabrics like this - the fabric/dish soap/water/dye mixture needs to be heated to just under boiling (between 200 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit) and kept there for at least 30 minutes for the dye to take. I recently dyed 2 pairs of polyester curtains with the same Rit dye, and I kept them at a soft boil for a full hour before taking them out. I used 3 gallons of water (which is all I could fit in my pot) and 2 bottles of black dye, and they ended up a medium gray (they started as a beige/sand color). Polyester in specific requires double the amount of dye to get the intended color, so I think if I wanted them to be a darker black I should have used four bottles of dye. Either way, good luck with dyeing in the future! It’s a tricky business!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much ❤️ and thanks for those great tips!

[@tamarasmith9060]

I like the new dress better! It's cute where the other was plain except for the weird wrap tie. Also I think orange is pretty for spring, summer or fall (unless it's a neon orange), so it's up to you if you want to try dying it again. Some materials are very hard to re-dye from what I hear, which is why I haven't really gotten into trying any dye projects.

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you! ☺️ I personally don't like this particular shade of orange so have actually re dyed it 🤭

[@sammyishy.579]

Literally looked better before the reconstruction

[@Jonespattyson]

Black would be so good with the style

[@recreatefulchannel]

😍🖤

[@noodleMoodle253]

Okay, this is a case where the original dress was super cute and should’ve been left alone or donated

[@westangallantgaming6313]

It looked like actual shit before what are you lot on abt

[@ella-uk3tg]

your opinion but the girl she took it from didn't like it so she made something she liked not what you like

[@ProfessorSassypants]

Aw I thought it looks great on her I’m the original clip

[@recreatefulchannel]

thanks Saskia :) it's not a bad dress, just not something I'd wear and thought I'll have some fun with it :)

[@mary78880]

Super cute upcycle!!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️

[@ThatGirlYouKnow97]

How low the front is makes me nervous, but it’s very creative! Definitely fairycore!

[@recreatefulchannel]

😂 I know what you mean but I also realised that my body has that kind of shape (they sit quite low 😂)

[@TomarBoroDada]

YASSSS love reusing good clothes 💯 yess to the environment and love good tailors like y'all ❤️

[@recreatefulchannel]

Love your vibe! 🥺🧡

[@wendybenton2116]

Original looked a lot better now it looks like a hot mess

[@sujimin7701]

Ngl, it looks like a perfect dress for a Levy (Fairytail) cosplay.

[@recreatefulchannel]

Which I think is a great compliment! 😃🧡

[@HGrrrr]

The original looked good tho

[@willothewispl]

Its lovely, now find the right times to wear it. Your body is perfect for this style of dress. Great job.

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@Mandaxx25]

Nah it looks really exactly like what it is, a bunch of cut up bits of cloth.

[@heyitsisela6482]

I love what you did with the dress!! Soooo much better ❤❤❤

[@recreatefulchannel]

😍🥹 I am glad you do ❤️

[@katsikatra]

I wish there was a table of judges for this one.

[@recreatefulchannel]

😂😂😂 I feel like there would be no conclusion hahaha

[@sufiaarabi190]

The original dress was wayyyy more prettier than the one you created

[@PlumBerryCherries]

Super CUTE Recreate!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank youuuuu 🥺🥰❤️

[@annaprimeau6468]

You know what would look nice with that dress a somewhat chunky necklace or a fringe necklace that would look really nice awesome outfit tho love it

[@recreatefulchannel]

I am glad you like it 🥰

[@anikomoravec4283]

My ✨frendamenda✨ (I don't mean to be rude, I just love how the words stuck together🥰)

[@recreatefulchannel]

😂😂😂💕

[@yeibei]

i really like it :D its very nice i am happy you didn't dye it lol

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you 😅

[@gracenurse3365]

The original dress was cool and unique. It didn’t need to be downgraded in this way.

[@the_bob_147]

I think it's the sleeves that look weird other than that the new cut is actually pretty cute. I liked the original too but you definitely made it more modern. With that being said I think the orange matches the modern cut even if it's not my favourite colour. Maybe embrace fall coming our way and keep it orange? Idk... Brown would look bomb too but idk how to help

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you 🥰 I think I might have to stick to the orange but would have loved brown..

[@Allison-jj1vq]

The shirt dress looked better and more on trend.

[@recreatefulchannel]

You might have like the before better but in terms of trends the new version definitely is more inspired by current trends

[@Seventy4days]

It’s giving winx club

[@recreatefulchannel]

Omg 😭🧡🧡🧡🧡 thank you so much. Love it hahaha

[@Missriyaaa]

Idk why people aren't liking the transformation but I love it and I'd happily wear the transformed version ❤

[@recreatefulchannel]

Aw thank you so much 🥰 I'm glad to hear it ❤️

[@ayishakate7276]

Omg this dress is gorgeous 😍

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much 🥺🧡🧡🧡

[@rachaelescober6000]

I love the color :)

[@recreatefulchannel]

I like it on other people too, just not on me!

[@jeanblaaa]

Love the color keep it!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

I think I will 😃

[@bz5674]

The original one was sooo pretty though!

[@its_frida]

The original dress was so cute

[@KawaiiCurtain_2234]

omggg it's so cute, even the sleeves!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much! 🧡

[@mirimarina6387]

I have a dress like this, the ties have always annoyed me because they're so long, and are attatched weirdly. After watching this, I think I finally know how to tie it properly, so thank you!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Omg 😃 that's great! Thanks for sharing 🧡

[@julialarsen9637]

Oh my gosshh that’s adorable💗💗 you always have amazing ideas!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

🥺 thank you so so much Julia!! 🧡

[@aarohisanythingfunandshort2484]

OH WOW I MUST LEARN

[@recreatefulchannel]

Sewing is one of the best skills to have, I promise 😂🩷

[@debbievidal9536]

Sorry but the original looked better, the upcycle looks trashy. Sorry

[@recreatefulchannel]

People really think that the word "sorry" justifies any comment 😂😂

[@profilnamn9657]

I agree

[@CootiePootieTootie]

I like the reconstruction better! I lile that you made something that fits your natural shape!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Aw thank you so much! Reall appreciate it :) 🩷

[@deathlycerberus]

Looks so cute! Love what you did with the sleeves :)

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much ❤️🥺

[@pinkeysherbet7249]

Everyone coming in clutch with the rit dye tips! Also make sure you’re using the right dye for your fabric. They have two different formulas: one for natural fibers and one for synthetics. If it’s polyester it’s a synthetic!

[@AddysonLeigh123]

Loved the original when you tied it in the front.

[@cleeves642]

I think the second one looked nicer than the original

[@recreatefulchannel]

😍 I am glad to hear this! Thank you so much ❤️

[@yahney-marie]

it looks amazing on you!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you 🥺🧡

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Love the shape of the skirt!!❤

[@recreatefulchannel]

Im glad you do! 🩷

[@Gina_D_Arts_and_Life]

amazing !

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you!! 🩷

[@fantasticprincipessa]

I loved your shorts

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you! :)

[@MarmaladeDrawz]

Those sleeves!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

❤️

[@kristinejoycorriente1578]

The original was way way waaaaay better x100

[@user-nv2cq6tn6p]

Beautiful

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you! 🧡

[@cersalis]

Tiedye it :0 it would fit that fairy-esque look perfect

[@recreatefulchannel]

uuuuuh that is such a good idea!

[@jasminesegura6366]

It looks super cutee!! But maybe trim the end of the sleeves to make it look more uniform?🤔

[@recreatefulchannel]

To be straight you mean? :)

[@JanuaryGoat]

Great job! It came out really cute

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you! 😊🩷🩷

[@kikithepupper6774]

this is what I love to see!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@SinistSleeps]

This dress reminds me of Levy's dress from Fairytail! It just needs some white ribbon and it's perfect!

[@recreatefulchannel]

I read a few comment about this 😃 I haven't seen her before but I can see the resemblance!

[@hayleeciadorival2405]

Would love to see that in a leafy green

[@recreatefulchannel]

That would be a great combination! But don't think it'll take any colour :/

[@sillyaurora]

I think it’d be nice in a warm brown or even black if you could find a dye that would take.

[@recreatefulchannel]

Fully agree! I am just unsure whether it's going to take any dye. There was a moment I considered using a fabric pen 😂

[@sunni.6375]

Please keep the color I actually love it as for a early fall / late summer look.

[@brownelia]

This is how the Winx should've dressed.

[@recreatefulchannel]

😭🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@mithilabiranware4565]

exactly!! she is giving ✨Stella✨

[@kaitlincrane_]

This is so awesome

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much Kaitlin 🥺❤️

[@randomGenerierterAlias]

You could almost do a Levy McGarden Cosplay with that dress. It looks very similar.

[@recreatefulchannel]

Many people mentioned that and I didn't even know who that is 😅

[@DollFaceWinter]

Omg I love it!!!

[@recreatefulchannel]

😍😍 I love to hear it! ❤️

[@inkenhafner7187]

"can you give me that box from the top shelf?" "😬"

[@nikkysings5844]

That's beautiful! Xx

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you ❤️🥰

[@CeceKP]

Love it!😍 also love the orange arh!🧡🧡🧡

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much! 🧡🧡😘

[@CeceKP]

@@recreatefulchannel 🥰🥰🧡

[@undermoonlight4849]

Prefer the original

[@thepandoricaoffandomsbacku7349]

I looove the sleeves

[@recreatefulchannel]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ me too :)

[@remkimikhawlhring3397]

U turn it out amazing but what bothers me most is, please iron it well, coz it will look more amazing

[@recreatefulchannel]

I did iron it 😔 the fabric just didn't flatten at all. But thank you 😊🧡