What to do with those old dresses that no longer fit, or are out of style?
Refashion
Transform to other clothing items
One of the simplest things to do with a dress is cutting to create different items, like a skirt or a top....
Bags
Kids dresses are great to upcycle into bags as you can keep the basic shape and just enclose the bottom of the dress.
I did that with a couple of my girls sundresses that they grew out of:
Use the fabric for something completely different
You could just use the fabric - as I did on this money box that I made from one of my girl's old Hello Kitty Dresses:
I also made a pencil and notebook folder from a pretty kids dress, using the left over parts in the gift wrapping!
I liked that I could use the buttoned up front part for an extra feature and pocket on the folder.
Have you ever upcycled or refashioned a dress?
For even more ideas you can take a look at my
My faves are the tote bags you made from sundresses.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle - they're still a very popular tutorial 2 years after I made them!
DeleteLots of great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fay!
Deletegreat ideas!I have dress refashion too ;)
ReplyDeletehave a nice day!
http://freestilcreatingbyvilly.blogspot.gr/
Thanks Anastasia! Do come and link up your dress refashion too!
DeleteSuch a good list of ideas there Jill. The Threading My Way skirt is very stylish, and I also think your bags are beautiful! Any cotton dresses I've had naturally go into quilts in my house too, so there's another idea! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use dresses for quilts too Michelle! I might use that idea myself! :)
DeleteThanks so much for including my refashion, Jill. There's no end to what can be done with pre-loved dresses. Your imagination is the limit. I've always liked your bags made from the girls' dresses.
ReplyDeleteHope I haven't added too many projects!!!
DeleteYou're so welcome for the feature Pam - and of course you haven't added too many projects - the more the merrier!!
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