DIY Skirt to Dress Transformation

I thrifted this button-front, mid-length skirt a while ago, and really liked wearing it up high under my arms and belted as a dress. However, that requires a strapless bra, which isn't my favorite form of support. A few simple alterations, and I transformed the skirt into a dress-- with straps! Here's how I did it:

1. I cut a strip of excess fabric from inside the skirt and behind the buttons (making two pieces, 14 inches long)

Inside of the skirt, where I cut extra fabric for straps.

2. I then folded, ironed, and hemmed the strips into two straps.

3. I cut off the top two buttons of the dress (creating a wide V neckline) and sewed the coordinating button holes shut.

4. Added one of the buttons below the bottom-most existing button to eliminate a high slit.

5. Tried on the dress, pinned the straps, and then sewed in place.

The finished result! I've been spending a lot more time in DUMBO since Brian's been working down there, where this picture was taken. It's easily my favorite neighborhood in the city.