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Monday, June 18, 2012

Completed Project: Simplicity 2249

The yellow dress is completed!  On this project I used an invisible zipper.


And I used some of the garage sale buttons I got for the shoulder detail and the front placket of the dress.


And here's the completed dress.


I am happy with it, and since it was made from recycled sheets, I will be more willing to wear it for everyday.  Materials costs are as follows:

Main dress fabric $2.00 (yard sale sheet set)
Accent fabric $1.00 (yard sale tablecloth)
Buttons, $0.25
Zipper on hand in stash
Thread $1.59
Cording $2.99 (but will use in mutiple projects)

Total: $7.83

Thanks, as always, for looking in.  Your comments are appreciated!
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13 comments:

  1. Stacy Sews and SchoolsJune 18, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Oh, I LOVE IT!!!!!! I love the prints and the colors!!
    I'm going to have to add that pattern to my wish list!

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  2. Penny-RoseJune 19, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Lovely dress - the contrast between the floral and gingham is great. Nice buttons as well. Well done!

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  3. learningnewtricksJune 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Very sweet. The fit is spot one. I also like the contrast between the gingham and floral -- gingham is one of my favorites.

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    1. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks! I have quite a bit of the gingham left... Not sure what I'll do with it yet.

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  4. Mrs. WhiteJune 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    What a fantastic idea! It looks amazing!!

    Blessings
    Mrs. White
    The Legacy of Home

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  5. Amy @ Heritage HomemakerJune 21, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Love, love, love it! So cute!

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  6. Deborah HamiltonJune 22, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    That's very cute! You look nice in it, too.

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  7. EtcetorizeJune 28, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    It looks lovely on you and perfect for a warm summer day. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize this week~

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    1. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      Thanks! Just found you. Will plan to participate again soon.

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