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Those “Beautiful” Bridesmaid Dresses

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June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps make an extra one for the newlyweds as a reminder of their wedding day!

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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.

When the dress is taken apart it can be used for a variety of projects including

Lampshade covers, shawl’s and even photo album covers. Visit HGTV’s website for full instructions on how to recycle your puffy purple dress.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.