Before and After: Skirt to Dress Remodel

This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Africa. As I was planning my wardrobe for the trip I wanted a simple dress that could be dressed up or down and that preferably didn't wrinkle too much. It was a couple weeks before our departure when I found this 3x gray knit skirt at a thrift store. I decided to buy it and make my own dress. I kind of have this habit of sewing things up to the last minute until I leave on a big trip. I'm pretty sure I get it from my mom ;)

Before: 

After:

I've seen alot of t-shirt remodels on Pinterest so I just went for this. I didn't use a pattern but I used some of my t-shirts as templates. I had just enough fabric and the bodice had to have a seam in the front. I am really happy with how it turned out! Rarely does something I just throw together turn out so nice! I have a couple of belts that work well with this dress and the solid color makes it easy to wear scarves or cardigans with in the winter :) Also as you can see it travels very well without noticeable wrinkling! Mission accomplished.