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A vase slipcover, a purse, a jewel box, lampshade and picture frame are some of the things that can be made from an outdated bridesmaid dress.
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Craft designer Tracey Dale demonstrates how to give new life to the old bridesmaid dress hanging in the back of the closet. Most dresses use fabric with body and sheen, and when the dress is taken apart, the fabric is perfect for a variety of projects.Lampshade Cover
Materials:
old bridesmaid dress
scissors
lampshade
spray adhesive
clothespins
decorative trim
decorative beads
Steps:
- Cut the fabric in the shape of the lampshade, leaving an inch or two extra at the top and bottom for hems, and attach it to the shade with spray adhesive (see photo at right).
- Make a few snips around the fabric at the top to make it easier to fold it over and tuck it in.
- Fold up the bottom and hold in place with clothespins while the adhesive dries.
- Attach trim such as beads with a glue gun.
Photo Album
Cover a picture album with the fabric (perhaps even a wedding album), attaching with spray adhesive. Add decorative details such as pearls on string.
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The full skirt of a gown can be transformed into a gleaming evening shawl with bead trim.
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ShawlMaterials:
old bridesmaid dress
scissors
double-sided hemming tape
Steps:
- Cut a rectangle in the proper size for whichever garment you are making.
- Hem as needed with double-sided hemming tape that fuses when it is ironed.
- Add a bit of trim on the ends by attaching them with the same tape.
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