Deconstruction of pink floral maxi

Added Jun 3, 2011

by lyndi

Dublin, Ireland

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Description

I picked this dress up years ago & it’s been hanging around my stash waiting to be worked on. I believe it was a lady’s sundress, however the body is very small & the fabric is a bit childish (though pretty & summery!). It has lovely piping detail around the neckline & around each of the ruffles. I was a bit reluctant to take it all apart & tried to think of ways to maximise what I could make with it with minimal deconstruction. I removed the skirt ruffles & left the top piece intact. It can be worn as a ladies top but I think it looks best as a cute toddlers dress. I then made 2 skirts from the remainder. They both have elasticated waitbands & matching headbands! One is suitable for a young girl & one for a toddler. I’m really happy with them :D I used all my fabric & the project was quick & easy.

Material Notes

Pink floral cotton maxi dress

Categories

Season
Summer
For
Children
Garment Type
Skirt
Style
Casual
Material
Cotton

1 Comment

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    Jun 4, 2011, 08.51 AMby Adrienne Hendrix

    Great re-use of this dress. I can’t beleve you got so many articles of clothing out of one dress. Way to go! Happy Sewing!

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      Jun 6, 2011, 06.25 PMby lyndi

      Hi there, thanks for the comment :D I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome myself!

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