Giving My Clothes a Makeover // Alterations, Acidic Dyes, and a Thrift Flip

We all know I don't exactly love thrift flipping garments, but after my recent closet clear out, there was a small selection of items left that simply needed small tweaks before they could spark enough joy again to stay. So today I have the results of my experiments with overdyeing, fixing some sleeves, and sewing with my (least)favorite fabric to show you all how I transformed a few pieces to work better for me and my closet.
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Thank you for watching!

[@ladyjo581]

I love that muted paisley!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@mellimoon77]

Yes ! So flattering ! Great idea !!!

[@emmadee2626]

I wouldn't have thought that the pattern would show through like that. It really is stunning

[@furlizard]

Yes, it's still gorgeous and does suit much better

[@alexkl6084]

can't believe what a difference the altered sleeve on the floral dress makes - magic! and it's great to see you could make that custom sweater work by dyeing it, i'd never get any use out of a red knit either 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sara! I am still so happy the sweater didn't felt into a mess 😅

[@belindacoba5158]

@@TheClosetHistorian It turn out awesome!!

[@Eloraurora]

I'm a knitter, and my anxiety spiked when you started explaining the sweater flip, but I'm so glad it turned out well. Handwork deserves to be used and loved, and it's great to see this piece escape the closet-lurker fate.

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

Whenever I dye anything, I basically say to myself "any color but the current one is fine" and then I'm happy with the result.

[@belindacoba5158]

As long as the color is even!! Same here!!

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

@@belindacoba5158 I don't even worry about that anymore-- because chances are I'm gonna spill SOMETHING all over it, so it'll be splotchy sooner or later anyway. I tend to wear a lot of loud busy prints or black. :)

[@whiskerbiscuit6209]

does the dye come off significantly in the wash or is it just like normal washing? I suppose if it were that big of a deal i would just hand wash it separately but i have never dyed any garment so i thought id inquire

[@YarnAndy]

@@whiskerbiscuit6209 it depends on the dye, the base and the process. If you don't keep the item under heat for long enough, the dye might run. Ideally you should keep the item under heat between 20-40 minutes to make sure it sets. If we're talking about acid dyes, that is, like the one in this video, with the wool. Other dyes have other requirements. But dark colors will always run, unless on a synthetic base (which you can't realistically dye at home anyway).

[@chaeburger]

These all turned out amazing. I literally gasped when you revealed your newly-black sweater. It's so beautiful 😭

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Chae! I was just so glad it came out an even shade that, I didn't care what color it resulted in as long as I didn't tie dye or felt it, but of course black is perfect for me 🖤

[@aleesiauh]

SAME. Well that and the velvet dress. Sooooo good

[@Timetravel1111]

Yes me also. It’s so challenging to find a sweater like that!

[@velmavlogs7693]

One thing that vintage Laura Ashley really has going for it, is that they never skimped on fabric. I have a couple of 80s dresses and I love the fullness of the skirts.

[@violetteplague3043]

I love what you did with that black velvet dress. It looks like what your Victorian vampire would wear now.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Indeed I should like to be a bit vampiric in any era ;)

[@violetteplague3043]

@@TheClosetHistorian You just need Catherine Deneuve's hat from The Hunger and you'll be all set. :)

[@Timetravel1111]

Yesss

[@seriouslyinsanediva]

@@MF-dg7gp I never forget that film! and Deneuve's character's name was Miriam. That's my name.

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

"of course I love every shade of green" Girl, same! 💚

[@becpennington7470]

Walking foot - yes. Baste - yes. Also, greatly reduce the pressure on your presser foot and use a lot of pins on an angle instead of straight across the sewing line. Hold the fabric taut at the front and back of the machine as it feeds under the foot. Some have success with sulky temporary spray adhesive, but be careful of overspray. I've tried using tissue paper sandwiched in between layers and in between the velvet and the machine - a trick I learned when sewing vinyl; the paper becomes perforated by the stitches and tears away after sewing . Change needles often, and doubly often if the velvet is real silk, and keep a vacuum handy close by, ready to pull out some of the loose pile lint from the machine as you sew, as that stuff gums up the works very, very quickly.

[@JessicasCreativeSpot]

3:00 WOW I'm amazed at the transformation of the sleeves! Such a small change and it really does transform it!

[@sirenelectric143]

This may be a weird comment...but my anxiety has been so bad the last couple of weeks, but watching your video I just thought to myself “her voice is so soothing” lol like it conveys emotion but not over the top like so many you tubers. It’s like a perfect business/ powerful tone type of voice I aspire to have. That’s it lol

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I so understand this! When I’m having trouble sleeping I put her on and it calms me right down!!

[@winnievaughan7121]

She’s has a retro radio-hostess voice, very melodic and steady. I can completely relate! I put on vids from my favorite creators with soothing voices whenever I’m anxious or feeling useless.

[@annguglielmino8989]

I quite often let her videos run all night and have been known to play them while on long drives.

[@janepercival-stewart8129]

OMG I'm not the only person who loves her voice and will frequently put her older, longer videos on to help me sleep. NO I am not saying she is boring, quite the reverse as I cannot wait to watch new video content.

[@ah5721]

I am guilty of listening to her when I'm working on school work. Then I have to go back and rewatch because I missed the sewing bits 🤣

[@kathrynmccarthy]

I love seeing the transformation on these projects. It's incredible how much of a difference a few alterations make and all of a sudden you have a completely new garment!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kathryn!

[@KuroGetsumeiYami]

10's, 10's, 10's across the board! And yes, we do love an alteration or thrift-flip video! It's awfully good inspiration (and perhaps motivation) for your own wardrobe.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@vikkizoo1]

10 out of 10 for all your redo garments. I am a fiber dyer and I am here to tell you that black is a difficult color to achieve. Often it is blotchy, or brownish, or breaks, or greyish...you did good! 😉 I was cringing at the Rit as you described what you had in mind, because it often dulls the item. I think that dulling effect is exactly what that dress needed. Angling that sleeve lifted your bust and narrowed your waist. I think we forget about how little tweaks can make such a huge difference. 🌈🌈🦋🦋

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Vikki! I was happy to achieve black on accident for sure 😅

[@edblacksoul]

I love that you include from super easy/ to a whole revamp.

[@amandaquintieri9029]

I'm so happy that you were finally able to evolve that Laura Ashley dress into something perfect for you. I loved it when you thrifted it, but was sad that it just couldn't evolve into something better but now it's amazing! All of the alterations are amazing! Thank you for sharing them.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Amanda! It finally works for me and I can't wait to wear it out ❤

[@shamancarmichael5305]

So satisfying to rescue something and give it a better life! The black dress and sweater, in particular, look so much more you!

[@christinamo7]

velvet - yes to basting and walking foot - and also know how to lower the pressure on your pressure foot. It helps. All of the projects came out well - and even if I liked the red sweater - you'll wear it more now, and isn't that the point of having clothes? it's easy to get a low shank walking foot and other things for your cute little 99k.

[@agcons]

I never did find a walking foot attachment to fit my machine (a Pfaff 1469) but Elna made a snap-on roller foot that fit and it helped enormously with fabrics such as velvet.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Christina! I'll have to look into some new feet (is a weird sentence...)

[@aleesiauh]

Hot damn! Every upgrade was absolutely fabulous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@belindabarbour382]

I don't sew, know absolutely nothing about sewing yet find this mesmerising

[@emayaych]

The over-dyed paisley dress looks phenomenal. I’m impressed with how well it came out and it suits you so well. Tell the haters to kick rocks.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@caramelsubmerged7426]

The black velvet dress?! WOW! All the transformations were stunning! Thank you so very much for sharing!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@alaineblaylock557]

Love everything you've altered. Amazing how just shortening sleeves made such a flattering difference. And I'm looking forward to you making the wide legged velvet trousers!!! 😂😂😂😘

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alaine!

[@richardharrop9482]

As a onetime student of fashion & textiles ( 3 year course at my local college 1975-78 ) I was amazed at your imagination, industry and inventiveness! Great job and a really great video by the way, closet historian! It brought back many great memories! XOXO

[@JessiStephens]

I LOVE how the velvet dress came out. It looked sort of early 90s in your first thrift flip, but in the second re-do? 50s PERFECTION.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jessi!

[@GitaneRuse]

🤩🤩 The murky paisley! The velvet dress makeover! That accidentally, beautifully even, goth queen sweater! I squealed with delight when you revealed it. The smile on your face in that shot shows how pleased you were 😁 Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! 🖤

[@gerrilyn1070]

I learned a lot from this. Your description of why the first dress didn't work and why the remake of it does work was enlightening, and I will be making use of this info. Sometimes it is hard to analyze why something you bought and liked does not work on your body the way you wanted it to, and your explanation makes perfect sense. Also changing the color is a good fix for those pieces that you really like, or spent a bunch of money on, and would like to keep. If the cost of a box of dye can make it work, that's wonderful. We all want that perfect wardrobe made of pieces that we love, and these ideas go a long way to helping you get that.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@lynn858]

So that's why certain tops look boxy on me! HA! I love the sloped sleeve. Excellent solution.

[@lilpinkbear]

Love all of these re-fashions, they look great. The Laura Ashley dress certainly looks more sultry now, which is never a bad thing. Thank you for sharing these projects with us.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kelly!

[@k1tkat-kate]

The teal skirt came out just perfect with that dark green dye! And that velvet dress is absolutely stunning!!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Katie!

[@BettyOs]

The 80s play out made me love this channel even more!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I love 80's music 🖤 and synths in general!

[@moniqueforrester674]

I love everything! This reminds me of when Cinderella flipped her Mom's old dress for the ball! Someday if I get married I want to dye and alter my wedding gown so I can wear it a hundred times like Keira Knightley did

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Monique!

[@StephanieCanada]

I love the sleeve alteration to the first dress!! It changes the shape SO much.

[@TheZeyre]

That black velvet remake is impressive and very brave... Very talented. Velvet is a "Biatch!" Congratulations! Wizard. 🌏🌎🌍👠👠🍹👓

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@anniehosking2408]

I like the results of all these makeovers. Your feelings about sewing with velvet reminded me of how I felt after childbirth!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Annie!

[@Lillyk96]

Ooo I love the overdyed paisley it's so much more you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Katie!

[@lishiazinszer5157]

I love all the changes that you made to your items! My favorite has to be how you toned down the paisley dress. The color of it is so pretty.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lishia!

[@janeprufrock]

Ok, you have unlocked such a persistent problem for me! I have never quite been able to figure out why a mid-upper arm sleeve feels weirdly unflattering...it's because that's also the widest part of my bust! I do tend to prefer clothing with sleeves, but I think I need to search for either a shorter OR longer sleeve, not mid-upper arm. Two minutes into this video and already the epiphanies are coming through. Thank you!

[@islandgyal507]

I loved every single redo! Especially the red to black sweater! It's gorgeous! And the paisley dress! 3rd favorite is the darker teal skirt! Awesome remakes! 😁

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Julieanna!

[@islandgyal507]

@@TheClosetHistorian you're welcome! You're so talented!

[@ginam8474]

Your commentary filled with rips of sarcasm made this video so enjoyable. I personally love the 2 green dye jobs.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gina!

[@crowfaerymori]

As someone who tends to cut off or shorten my sleeves I totally get the first fix. Sleeve length makes such a difference! Green suits you so well!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Laura!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I love the murky green paisley and the toned down teal. As a knitter who has often dyed and over dyed yarn with food colours I had to laugh at the black sweater. It's often a complete surprise what one ends up with, it's great that it worked out so well in your favour!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Natalie! I didn't think I could successfully dye the sweater black, turns out...not on purpose no ha 😅

[@elinordrake9716]

Love how different the small adjustment to the first outfits sleeve, made such an improvement to the shape! And yes, love the dulled down to a steely? green on the 2nd print too! Aubergine...equalls...Black! lol. What a fun video!

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Well I love the dye job, it makes that dress perfect on you. I didn't much care for the original version, but once it was dyed it became, yes I am saying it again, perfect. The same goes for the skirt, looks much better after the color change. I prefer darker colors too, so yeah, looks great. Now the red sweater was great but it should be all about what makes you happy and dyeing it has obviously done that for you, so cheers! Thank you for another entertaining video, stay safe and I will be watching for your next upload.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@annguglielmino8989]

I loved the dye jobs! Very cool how shortening those sleeves changed the entire look of that dress. Really enjoyed this video.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Ann!

[@Narcissa3]

Wow Bianca, The yellow blouse you're wearing is stunning on you. I would like watching you sewing a blouse like this with a beautifull bow. Thank you for all your videos.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nadia!

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

Wow! I absolutely love every one of your alterations. I think they truly did make the garments more “wearable” for you and would fit my preferences as well. That black velvet dress went from extremely cute to absolutely gorgeous!!! Wow, I can’t say how much I love that dress. You look incredible in it, too.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

These are amazing!!! That velvet dress is stunning!! And I agree with the paisley dress looks so much better with the dye job!!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@meghancl85]

The black sweater is the stuff of dreams!! Love the way the teal skirt came out as well.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Meghan!

[@tracieeaton1082]

LOVE the black dress! The pain and headaches the velvet gave you was well worth the stunning result.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tracie!

[@josiel.o8142]

Love the inspiration you give other to not throw away and just flip a garment. Thank you

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Josie!

[@Lily_Autumn]

The sleeve alteration on that first floral dress was a revelation! I have an 80s does 40s dress that I love but don't love ON me and I couldn't put my finger on why, until now! I am totally going to give that sleeve trick a try - thank you! I love both versions of the black velvet dress and it looks sooo good on you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lily!

[@tempesttormented]

All of the projects turned out so beautifully! I especially love the paisley and the sweater dye job, but that velvet dress is just *chef's kiss*!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sydneycardoza7034]

I do like the original fabric colors but the new green overtone on the paisley looks so beautiful and classy! I’m glad you were able to change it to something you like more!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sydney!

[@michellecornum5856]

Oh, excellent job, dear! {sneaks in, yoinks lovely red sweater and leaves plain black sweater in its place -- shhh, she'll never notice} The black velvet came out extraordinarily fetching! Vampy in a ne'er do well sort of way. And the sleeves of the first -- who could guess that such a small thing could make all the difference. Hurrah! Stay warm.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle!

[@carolinarivera7538]

I love the black velvet dress!!! I love straight skirt dresses!!! I enjoyed your transformations!!!👍👌

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Carolina!

[@sherrygiambalvo2288]

I loved all of these changes. They are all now very definitely you. I actually gasped with each reveal. I can’t decide which is my favorite between the velvet dress and the paisley. Fantastic saves!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sherry!

[@shirliepriestley8761]

The black velvet is so elegant,simply stunning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Shirlie!

[@elainebye9090]

What fun! To watch, at least. 🙄 The projects all came out better. I love the muted paisley dress, just my jam, too. The black sweater is AMAZING. But I think my favorite flip is the velvet dress, sooooo chic. It fits you like a glove now, and is just elegant. Great job.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@kimberlywest7839]

The amount of times I went "OooOoo" during this video is extreme lol. I hope you know how incredibly talented you are!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kimberly!

[@seattlegirl2077]

Wow! I mean wow. All your choices were amazing. I can't decide which one is my favorite. Enjoy your new wardrobe!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sandyaledor]

Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏😃 I absolutely LOVE how the black velvet dress turned out! I remember what a pain fixing that dress was for you 😬😅 But it turned out great!! And you look Fabulous!👍🤗💖

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sandy!

[@desereetouchet9294]

Being able to recut my projects into new clothes is how I’m justifying using my favorite fabrics as I am actively losing weight.

[@spottedstar1123]

Admittedly I personally did prefer the pre-dyed paisley, but I do agree that the murkier tones suit your style much better!

[@peggyr9623]

The paisley dress came out so well. That color scheme looks better on you than the original color scheme. I couldn't believe how the red sweater came out so black! I thought it would be much harder to change the red color. I guess acidic dyes are the way to go! I learned alot from this and it was fun to watch. Thank you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Peggy!

[@Ddouglas0302]

The darker muted tones are much more classic looking! And u look sooo good in all the made over clothing❤️!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Denise!

[@blakeknight9454]

These transformations are amazing. I wish I was talented and had bangs.

[@rd6203]

😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! And you can do it!! 😅

[@adorothyinkansas4392]

LOVE!!! I have not only learned copious amounts knowledge from you, but you have helped me to hone my own personal style. Thank you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! ❤

[@giannabty]

Love that 80's editing moment!

[@madeleineackos4385]

That black velvet dress is dreamy! Very vampy- which you rock as always!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Madeleine! 🖤🖤🖤

[@ah5721]

This is fantastic! Its nice to see you fixing items that were okay to fab especially the first flip. Genius and it made the dress so much more flattering!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Amanda!

[@breebird33]

omg, love the changes you made, and I always forget how much dying an item can change it from something you like to something you absolutely adore.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Bree!

[@hailtothefire_]

Everything came out so beautiful! My favorite was the black knit sweater. The red was pretty, but as someone that has 96% all black clothes, I think the sweater looks gorgeous in black.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@AdirondackRuby]

I liked the brighter skirt better, but on you that deeper peacock teal really works, so that was a good choice! The double redone black dress would fit in well with your Bladerunner pieces.

[@LRWdesign]

Excellent job on saving those garments and making them more “you”. 👍❤️🥰

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@joannaerhardt7294]

I love how the dye colors came out! And the black dress at the end was perfection 👌!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Joanna!

[@rooramblings9984]

It was amazing how each project looked so different.

[@waterbitten]

also the velvet dress! *chefs kiss* 3rd time's the charm indeed, now i can never see it as it was before, its found its final form and it looks so damned good!

[@jgirvin5460]

The paisley is very beautiful, and it looks great on you.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@MCollingsArt]

OMG. THAT SWEATER IN BLACK! its so so lovely

[@katherinemorelle7115]

My tip for sewing with velvet is usually: don’t! But I’m also about to embark on a velvet project, and my plan is to baste, and to hand sew everything. Less chance of things getting all wiggly.

[@RivkahSong]

Victorian sewing manuals recommend to baste it twice, actually. The first time with really long basting stitches (to keep it kinda still for the real basting) and then a second time with much smaller basting stitches before you sew for real. Even then the only way to really stop it from slipping occasionally is to hand sew the whole thing so you're probably on the right track. Good luck!

[@knittabhavana]

Inspired alterations, what a great video! Everything looking so good. I bet you nearly fainted when that sweater came out of the dye bath :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alix! I was just looking at it super close like "no purple at all?..."

[@wendywu3315]

the last dress was magic. Taking in some of these tips and tricks in my noggin once again!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Wendy!

[@jayneeojeda5677]

I totally agree the print looks better dyed for your style!!

[@EmilyBHelms]

I’m amazed at the difference the sleeve alteration made on the 80s does 40s dress. I, too, find cap and short sleeves tricky on the busty figure, but I liked how you explained the silhouette shape difference for your figure. And the dye job results are remarkable, especially turning bright red to solid black. They all make me want to try out dying alterations.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Emily! The black sweater was a lovely surprise for me 🖤

[@charliecat5686]

I love all of the transformations!! Also it’s great seeing the evolution of your style, so fun! It seems that you are becoming more comfortable expressing yourself.

[@thriftedpassion]

I loved all your “new” creations! ☺️ Btw, the mustard colored vintage blouse you have on during the intro is stunning on you.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I was so thrilled when I found that mustard silk blouse out thrifting 😍

[@bianca_boop]

I love how the overdyed paisley dress turned out. The original dress looked like it was wearing you. I'm personally not a huge paisley fan, but the muted, subtle pattern of the dyed fabric presents a compelling argument in favor. :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Melissa!

[@RivkahSong]

These all look amazing Bianca! I especially love that teal skirt! The new color is gorgeous! As for the sweater it does make sense that it turned black. The original sweater was a bright red that looks like it contains yellow in order to brighten the color and not have blood red. Your dye is aubergine so would have contained both blue and red. Color theory states that when you add the three primaries together, you get black. Since the original sweater contained some yellow dye it turned the purple black. You'd have needed to bleach it before coloring it to get purple. As an artist I've had to deal with yellow tinted reds mixed with blue turning black instead of purple a lot lol. The sweater does look gorgeous in black, however, so that's a happy accident!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rivkah! Yeah I am new to dyeing so I figured purpled over red would just give me a more burgundy-ish purple, but it's too much chemistry going in for me to comprehend really 😅

[@kellyburke5990]

Great work with the dyes! I love how the paisley dress looks now.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kelly!

[@honestaf6165]

Awesome job Bianca. The last dress is my favorite. 😍👍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@susanrichardson390]

Yes, sewing with velvet needs to be basted. Sometimes it needs to be underlined if areas are cut on the bias. You did a great job. One has to have patience when sewing-it is not an easy profession! We put our seam rippers to good use!

[@kaytiej8311]

All the projects were fantastic but as a fellow fan of green, I've got to say...that Skirt! Yes please!! A dark teal is my absolute fav but it's so hard to find these days. A real fun and enjoyable video and inspiring; as always. 😊

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kaytie!

[@hjelsea]

Dang, in the first three minutes you pinpoint what has been plaguing me in what I dislike/like about short sleeves!! Now to go make sure they’re all creating a more flattering waistline....

[@lisathebear33]

Love love love how the dye jobs came out! Gorgeous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lisa!

[@suewrather6154]

All beautifully done! And much more flattering to your figure and skin tone. You really know yourself and your aesthetic and how to create items that work perfectly

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sue!

[@josie8581]

I love them!! You have so much skill with seeing what things can become and it's awesome to watch your process. Thank you for sharing! 💙

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Josie!

[@rosieHolliday5887]

Woah.....what a difference that sleeve makes on that dress! I shall be making note of this. Thank you x

[@robynross255]

All of those projects worked super well but I particularly liked the black dress. So incredible. Thankyou for sharing. xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Robyn!

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

So well done with the Laura Ashley dress, it is beautiful.