Knockoff Anthro Shirtdress

While browsing Anthropologie's site for some ideas, I came across this cutie pie.

Adorable. And only $148.00. 

But look what I found at the thrift store for $4.00...

I know, equally adorable, right? It's not chambray like the original dress, but it's a lightweight enough denim that it falls nicely. I thought....why not?!

Tutorial:

Shorten dress to the length you want the back to be. It's a shirtdress, so you'll shorten the front later. Save that fabric!

If needed, take in the sides and darts. 

Reshape the hem to resemble a shirttail. I used pins to create the shape I wanted and then carefully cut it out. 

Since I'm wary of flashing too much thigh, I didn't cut a very steep arch. My arch was 4.5" at its tallest point, and it tapers to 1.5" in the front. 

Then I pinned my cut out shape to the other side and cut again.

Hem and you're done!

(Well almost. I created the rolled sleeves and belt from the cut off fabric. Unfortunately I do not have pictures for those steps, but I'm happy to answer questions.)

Not bad for $4, right? And just in time for the holiday weekend.