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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
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 Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 08:49:43 AM
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I read about transforming an old dress into a new apron and thought I would give it a try! I found this pretty buttercup yellow linen dress at our local thrift store. I love the embroidery flowers and cut work along the hem line. I kept the buttons, just sewed along them to keep it from opening in the front, then used the sleeves for pockets. It has a fully lined bodice using the back as the lining. Fun, easy and inexpensive weekend project and now I have a pretty new apron! [ ]
My Fair Lady Farm Girl Sister # 92
"Our lives have meaning, purpose and direction"
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Edited by - myfairlady636 on Jan 14 2008 08:53:10 AM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 09:02:04 AM
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JANICE,
What a cute idea, makes you look at old dresses in a brand new way.
NANCY JO
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Georgia Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
Denise
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 09:14:29 AM
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How cute! I would've never thought to do that. I have some cute denim dresses that don't fit me anymore that I could do this with.
Thanks for sharing!
Denise
Proud Farmgirl Sister #113
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 09:24:02 AM
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Janice,
what a terrific idea! hmmm, I just may have to head over to my favorite G.W. store & find a dress for
re-pourposing...
hope you don't mind if I "kopykat" UR idea.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 09:32:33 AM
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I don't mind at all if you kopykat! I was so excited about trying it. I think it would work great for dresses that don't fit anymore also. I made this apron from a dress six sizes smaller than me.. It's been a long time since I bought a dress that size... LOL
My Fair Lady Farm Girl Sister # 92
"Our lives have meaning, purpose and direction"
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 09:58:13 AM
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very cute. love the thrifty idea!
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 10:01:43 AM
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Wow! Classy!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 10:07:18 AM
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So adorable! I love the color too. I don't wear dresses, but that makes me want to go out and hunt some old ones down!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Littleton
CO
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 10:15:10 AM
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| great for picking flowers in! |
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 08:11:56 AM
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I just have to share.. My son said that dinner has been especially good the last 3 nights and he is sure it is because I am wearing a new apron.. Made me laugh!
My Fair Lady Farm Girl Sister # 92
"Our lives have meaning, purpose and direction"
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hickory
NC
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 10:24:25 AM
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Great job! Very creative!
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
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