Illness Inspired Creativity

So, I'm sick. Disgustingly sick and I haven't left my bed all day. This would've been day two of bedridden Julz, but yesterday I had to go to class to write a midterm. My prof took one look at me when I handed in my midterm and told me that she was going to lecture for a little bit after the test, but I looked so awful that she wouldn't be offended if I just went home and got some rest.

I did. All afternoon, all night and all of today I wrote my essay from bed and rested. However, it is now 7:30PM and I have been in bed all day, my essay is more than halfway to completion and I got a little stircrazy. Enter craft project.

I bought this dress on a recent trip to Value Village with some friends. I had a vision for this dress, they just didn't see it. Looking at this picture, their doubt was understandable.

I cut out the shoulder pads and some excess fabric. Did some sewing...

This is the only picture I have of the actual crafting process, unfortunately, I have only set of hands which makes taking pictures of sewing rather difficult. Just believe me, I cut and sewed stuff.

I also had a little difficulty posing for pictures today as in many of the shots the only visible part of my face was my bright red nose. Looking away really helped. This is the first run of the finished product, I was pleased, but thought I could do more....

The final final product. After the first try, I thought sewing in the seams for a slightly slightly more fitted top, as well as a lower neckline. I toyed with the idea of removing the sleeves, but honestly, my sewing skills just aren't up to snuff for that. Looking at these two pictures, the dress looks almost identical, but believe me, the last steps make a big improvement.

Anyway, hopefully I kick this soon. Tomorrow is What I Wore Wednesday and I am so glad that I've been taking pictures of myself whenever I wear a cute outfit lately--it makes for a good archive to cheat when I'm really wearing sweats!
Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's (since I didn't... illness and midterms don't exactly equal L-O-V-E) and an equally lovely February 15th (What? You DON'T celebrate the day all the chocolate goes on sale? Strange.)