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Craft: Tablecloth Dress

For those who sew, it's no secret that fabric prices have gotten ridiculously high. This dress was made with a tablecloth. New or gently used tablecloths and sheets can be found at thrift stores for next to nothing and provide tons of yardage.

By April from Albany, GA

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08/14/2009

Here's a step-by-step video I found online for making a drawstring halter top. You could use the same instructions but make it longer for a dress. http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50 ... ke-a-drawstring-halter-top-or-dress. Looks very quick and simple.

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08/13/2009

Great job, April!! This reminds me of a dress that I had in the 60's. OOPS!! That gives you an idea of how OLD I am. ;o) Anyway, you really used your creative powers to make a very striking dress!! Great job!!

It is also great to see someone so close to Jesup putting a post on Thrifty Fun!! Keep up the good work.

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08/13/2009

I had a beautiful lace tablecloth previously belonging to my mother-in-law that had a lot of tears and holes in it. I had been looking for lace fabric for a valance, but couldn't find what I wanted. My husband suggested that I use the tablecloth. Luckily I was able to find some areas that were not ruined and made a beautiful valance for our window.

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08/13/2009

I would also love to have instructions. I have so many pretty tablecloths that I never use. Can you please post at least the basics? Thank you!
Sandy

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08/13/2009

Darling dress. You could even shorten it to make a cute top! Great idea.

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08/13/2009

Super cute! Can you please post instructions? Thanks.

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08/11/2009

Please post your instructions. Thanks!!

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08/11/2009

That is so pretty and just the sort of thing I do for my kids.

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