I made this dress using all recycled materials. The bodice and buttons were made using a ’90s floral material from a recycled shirt, and the black knits are recycled pieces as well.
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Aug 27, 2010, 05.47 PMby aur0ra
Thanks everyone! :)
Aug 24, 2010, 01.18 PMby groovymama
Fantastic collar. This dress is awesome.
Aug 18, 2010, 02.28 PMby flynnflynn
any tips on making a collar like that one? it’s perfection! (also, super cute use of 90’s florals :)
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Aug 27, 2010, 05.48 PMby aur0ra
Thanks! I’m thinking I may add a tutorial or something like that on cowls…
Aug 18, 2010, 02.00 PMby pink-cornelia
cute and chic, love the neckline and the bottons.
Aug 18, 2010, 09.08 AMby Geeky Seamstress
I agree with both of these comments, very well done, very expensive looking, I <3 recycling!
Aug 18, 2010, 03.08 AMby guerillaembroidery
I also love this dress, the cowl collar is a fave of mine, very beautiful. I presume this is your own design>?
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Aug 27, 2010, 05.46 PMby aur0ra
I love cowls too! Yes, it’s my design. :)
Aug 17, 2010, 09.27 PMby mahaila
I REALLY love the collar. Good work! Though I really really love that it is recycled!