Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Bed Ruffle....to Dress

I have finally done it! I have finally made a dress for myself. I am on cloud nine right now. You have no idea. ;) At mine and my mother's yard sale I posted about here, I found a torn up bed ruffle in her stuff. She noticed it was all ripped up and was heading to the trash with it. I stopped her, knowing that I could find something to use it for.

I have been wanting a long, flowy, summery, maxi type of dress for this summer. I really like how light and airy the material was on the bed ruffle...and hey, it was free. So if I messed it up, really no big loss. Right? So this is what I did....

Took torn ruffle.

Cut into strips that measured around my body with a little left over for sewing.

Pined on top of layers to sew together.

All three layers sewed together.

Fold layers right sides together and pin to sew.


Finished bottom part of dress.

 Pin top shirt (tank top that was stained on the bottom) to skirt for sewing.

Finished product! 

Do you believe that the cameral adds 10 pounds??  I've always heard this....an I totally believe it!  I hate looking at certain pictures of myself. :/
I will be linking to these parties.

Have A Wonderful Day!!




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14 comments:

  1. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaJune 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That is ADORABLE!!!! You did an amazing job!!

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  2. ShannonSewsJune 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Thrifty and so cute! I LOVE ruffles...can't get enough of them. I need to make me something ruffly now! :)

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  3. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comJune 23, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Hi! Following from a Glimpse Inside. Your dress turned out beautiful. Would love to have you link this up at my link party going on over on my blog right now. :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  4. Laura @ live.laugh.photographJune 23, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    hey! i'm a military spouse too! just popped over from a glimpse inside... this is so creative and turned out beautifuly!

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  5. JulieJune 23, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I speechless...you are amazing to have made that from a bed ruffle!!!!! Of all things!!! And you look beautiful Christy!

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  6. cookieandclaireJune 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Doesn't it feel great to make something for yourself?!
    Great job!
    I am your latest follower and I look forward to all the cute stuff you will be sharing!
    Stop by cookieandclaire.blogspot.com if you have time!

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  7. ChristyJune 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks ladies! I'm trying to really look at things in a different way as to not be wasteful. :)

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  8. the cape on the cornerJune 24, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    that's a fabulous idea! and it looks great, love those tiers and the simple top.

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  9. Lovely LightJune 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Hi there- found you through Remodelaholic's hop and am a new follower. This is such a great way to re-use fabric! Kudos!I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    Have a great weekend!

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  10. ChristyJune 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks everyone. :) Im so glad you all like it, that makes me feel more at ease to wear it. lol

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  11. elizabethJune 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I just did the same thing but with a skirt. I couldn't let all those ruffles go to waste. :) Your dress is very cute!!!

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  12. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Great idea! It turned out beautifully!

    Andrea
    www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

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  13. Andie JayeJuly 4, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    bird, you are just too cute in that dress! love the necklace with it! totally wish i could sew. i'd love to try out some of your projects. thanks for linking this up to last week's tip-toe thru tuesday party! hope to see you again this week!

    your bloggie buddy, andie

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  14. ChristyJuly 6, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I am LOVING all the comments on this dress! ;) Thanks so much everyone.

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