Upcycling: Turn a Muumuu Into a Cute Dress by Marisa Lynch

All levels | 33 min 26 sec

Introduction
Overview00:39

Materials
Materials01:12

Removing Sleeves
Use a seam ripper to remove sleeves06:34
Pin and sew new armhole openings04:36

Adjust Length
Cut a sash and sew a new hemline08:25

Adjust Sleeve and Fit
Make flutter sleeves05:20
Take in sides and finish06:40

Taught by Marisa Lynch

Buy For $19.95

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Learn how to make over thrift store finds with upcycling expert, Marisa Lynch. In this class, she teaches several ways to transform oversized muumuus into cute, summery dresses. What muumuus lack in style, they more than make up for in colorful prints and ample yardage, so they are perfect candidates for transformation. Marisa shares tips on how to rip out seams, hem raw edges, adjust length, shorten sleeves, and make a cute sash to cinch your waist. Once you learn these basics tricks, you’ll start to see muumuus in a whole new light.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Sewing machine
Scissors
Pinking shears
Thread to match muumuu
Bobbins
Pins
Seam ripper
Thrifted muumuu

Downloads:

Download Materials List MarisaLynch_Muumuu.pdf

Learn how to:

Use a seam ripper
Pin a hem
Sew a hem
Make a sash from excess fabric

What you’ll get:

Easy-to-follow class by designer and blogger Marisa Lynch of Dressaday.com on how to upcycle you oversized muumuu
6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Step-by-step instruction and detailed supply list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students