Monday, March 21, 2011

Guest Post on "No Big Dill" - Dick and Jane Inspired Dress


Today I'm guest blogging over on "No Big Dill" for Katy's "Once Upon a Thread" blog series.  This creative blog series is geared towards coming up with a look based on your favorite children's storybooks and I've come up with a "Dick and Jane" inspired look.



This dress was created from the $1.49 sheet that I found last week on my thrift store hunting adventure - it doesn't really look like a sheet anymore, does it?  I'm sharing a tutorial for the embellished bodice on this dress.  So head on over to "No Big Dill" and say hello!
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26 comments:

  1. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMarch 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Just saw this over at Bo Big Dill, love it! The details are fantastic!!! Jane would be proud :)

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  2. ReganMarch 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    STUNNING..I want one for me... and how thrifty- wow

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  3. gloriaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    In my shop ,all the dresses and outfits are made from sheets,pillowcases,vintage linens,any fabric I can reuse . Love your dress and all your work,we all need to reuse things...gloria

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  4. NancyMarch 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    No! It definatley does NOT look like a sheet anymore. The dress is so beautiful!!! I love all the details.

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  5. SharonMarch 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Love it!! This is my favorite dress that you have made so far! :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    How CUTE!!!!! I love this idea. :) I'll be hittin' No Big Dill next!

    Erin
    www.erintagledesign.com

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  7. the girlfriend gapMarch 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    lindsay, that is so adorable. Love it!

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  8. AmandaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    It's beautiful!! You have such an eye for turning something old into something new and beautiful!!

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  9. Bless by ToneMarch 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    you are just so indredible talented

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  10. SarahMarch 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful! We had those sheets growing up. :)

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  11. RachelMarch 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing how to do trim, my grandma never taught me how & I have always been too nervous to try.

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  12. missbossypantsMarch 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I came over from "No Big Dill". Your "Jane dress" is absolutely gorgeous! I love all the details. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. cheriMarch 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Totally awesome dress ! Thanks for posting :)

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  14. ValerieMarch 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    That's amazing! I can't believe it was sheet!! Wow!!

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  15. ginger freckleMarch 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    WOW Lindsay! You did an awesome job on this dress! LOVE IT! I bet it's super soft and comfy to wear since it came from a sheet.

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  16. A Plain PathMarch 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love it...so beautiful!

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  17. SilviaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Brilliant, can't believe it was a sheet

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  18. TonyaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    That dress is precious! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  19. TheFancyFritterMarch 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Girl!!! You amaze me! LOL That is absolutely beautiful! I love that we both share a love for vintage linens! I just found some cute 25 cent pillowcases at an estate sale last week & I can't wait to get something made with them! I love all of the sweet embellishments you put on the bodice! It is so pretty! I'm heading over to look at the tutorial now! Great job! :-)

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  20. Grandma JaneMarch 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I love this dress! Jane IS proud of the Cottage Mama!

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  21. elizabethMarch 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    The details in your dress are impeccable! What a beautiful Easter dress!

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  22. AnnaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    so sweet Lindsay, what a fun a springy dress!

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  23. HeatherMarch 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Wow that's sooo cute! I would never guess it came from a sheet. Beautiful work!

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  24. Ellie InspiredMarch 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This dress blows me away! I just found your blog today - I can't believe I missed seeing it for so long. I love going back through your old posts and tutorials. Your girls are beautiful and you are very talented. Looking forward to following your blog! Come visit me sometime too at www.ellieinspired.com/apps/blog

    Laura

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  25. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    It would be worth it to be a little girl again, just to wear the dress. i love this style. Just wish that they would make things like this for adults.

    Sherree
    http://www.chmitlinfamily.blogspot.com

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  26. BistroMarch 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    That was really cute, my baby girl would be glad to have that as her sunday dress

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