Friday, 30 March 2012

From bed cover to a dress £0.00

Well the title says it all.I got given tons of fabric,sheets and duvet covers off my uncle.
I had to admit I didnt really fancy this cover for my bed for some reason,I wanted to give it a new lease of life.
It was a sheet of fabric about 20 years ago when my aunty turned it into a duvet cover.It then some years later was stored away after she sadly passed 8 years ago.
You cant even imagine how much I was sweating about to cut this cover it felt wrong and ungrateful but after being in a bedding box for years I wanted other people to see it other than me and mr scrimp.
So I decided to have a bash at making a dress,Id love to do a detailed tutorial or say I even followed a pattern but I cant follow patterns to save my life!
I had a 50s style in my head and scrawled it on a piece of paper,I measured my shoulder width,chest,waist and the length because I knew the hips would be free.
I laid out the fabric and chalked out the pieces for the top going off my measurements then the same for the skirt leaving enough for seam allowance.
Then I hemmed the edges,added a zip and stitched the front and back together leaving a hole for my head and arms to go through.
I actually nearly stitched it all the way round not concentrating :-/
But here is the end result what do you think? Do you think I have done it justice?
What have you upcycled from leftover fabric? Id love to see your creations x x

PS Sorry for the lack of war paint,didnt mean to give you a freight,I have gone au naturel
PPS  Here's what our pooch rosie thought of me chittering away to her while sewing!
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10 comments:

  1. Melanie31 March 2012 at 09:33

    That is wonderful, you did so well! It really suits you too. I have the same problem with old bedding, it feels wrong cutting it, but then what else would it do but never be seen except for on a bed or sat in a drawer.

    I have made skirts, dresses and tops from old bedding and curtains.

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  2. confession of a scrimpaholic31 March 2012 at 15:19

    Thanks melanie,
    I am always so envious of the pretty things you make x

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  3. Vix31 March 2012 at 18:15

    Good for you to turn a treasured possession into something to be used and admired! You did brilliantly, the shape and fit are just perfect. You don't need make-up, you're naturally gorgeous. x

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  4. Jan31 March 2012 at 19:55

    Wow that is so clever ,without a pattern ,you look lovely ..love Jan xx

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    1. confession of a scrimpaholic1 April 2012 at 10:16

      Thanks jan,now if I could only stich in a straight line haha xx

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  5. Quirky-Vintage1 April 2012 at 09:38

    It looks beautiful and I think your Aunt would be very proud to see what you've done with it and a fabric she obviously loved is being loved again. You are so talented to just draft a pattern like that and the finished result is stunning!!! xx

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  6. confession of a scrimpaholic1 April 2012 at 10:18

    Thank you so much,its very lovely of you to say that :) xx

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  7. alex5 April 2012 at 17:23

    Wow! You are really talented, that dress just look so complicated, and I love the fabric! It came out lovely:)

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