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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:06:05 PM
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Got these dresses....one could easily be a simple wedding dress for a less formal occasion, another a prom dress......in excellent condition.....trying to think what I could do with them.....barter???? Or thrift shop??? I actually got the white chiffon as I thought I could make dress purses out of the top of the bridal dress-------has the mini fold ll on top...the bottom is a soft flowing skirt......a very smart looking dress.
the prom dress is nice too....grabbed it as I thought of doing my second fashion show. I do have one more white with silver sequins----any ideas appreciated.
Beverly Gill
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:12:18 PM
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I donated a few to a local organization that provides prom dresses to girls that can't afford to buy one. Maybe there is a similar orgainization where you live.
Kathy |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:21:02 PM
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Yes, I was going to suggest something similar, Kathy--around here it's called "Cinderella's Closet" and they take formal dresses, shoes, costume jewelry and even tiaras for girls who could never afford to go to proms.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:30:08 PM
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thanks for your quick responses......any other ideas??? And may just donate them.
Beverly
There's no place like home |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:35:37 PM
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With the decorative bodice, you could make wedding or christening albums. You can use the skirt fabric for the back of the album.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 1:42:18 PM
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very good......the prom dress and the one with sequins I believe I will donate---the bride's dress I need to get courage up to cut it up----it is a beauty.....its so simple and elegant.
Thanks so much
Beverly
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2012 : 09:47:33 AM
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I cut up my wedding skirt and my husbands wedding shirt and incorparated it into a crazy quilt that I started. Not finish yet, I have the blocks made just need to get busy doing some embroidery on the squares and put together.
amy r
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sewbug
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
kim
Charlton
ma
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2012 : 05:52:25 AM
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How about local, smaller theater/arts nearby.
Sewbug
farmgirl sister #105
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2012 : 3:36:54 PM
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We had an ad on our local facebook of a little gal with down syndrome who wanted to be a princess for halloween, the community jumped right in and one gal had a long white dress that she was trying to sell, she just gave it to her. Another had the shoes. Another had the extras. It was wonderful. The dress fit she looks wonderful and the community has a new sense of pride. It was Awesome. So I would say donate, it would really make someones day. 
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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Repurposing dressy dresses
