My first refashion!

I've been reading refashionista.net and wanting to try my hand at upcycling clothing.  Here is my first attempt!

Ack! Shoulder pads!

I got this dress at Goodwill for $6 with hopes to turn it into two different pieces.  A quick wash of an apparently hand wash or dry clean only garment, and I had enough intact to make one.  Live and learn!  I took the skirt part and fitted it my dress form, took in the sides a bit, added some straps, transplanted a detail and here is what I got.

Not bad for a first try I think!  I will definitely try another one.  It is kind of exhilarating! I paired it with a $2 thrifted belt.  I am going to hunt for cheaper pieces to start with in the future.