Instructables: exploring - living - sewing - skirt - dress http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:52:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make a tulle skirt http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tulle-skirt/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:54:32 PDT
Daddy Circle Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Daddy-Circle-Dress/
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:55:11 PST
DIY Maxi Skirt to Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Maxi-Skirt-to-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/PNWL/H3W51WUO/FD0PNWLH3W51WUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/PNWL/H3W51WUO/FD0PNWLH3W51WUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/PNWL/H3W51WUO/FD0PNWLH3W51WUO.SMALL.jpg thanksimadeit I thrifted this button-front, mid-length skirt a while ago, and really liked wearing it up high under my arms and belted as a dress. However, that was strapless--and not the most comfortable! With few simple alterations, and I transformed the skirt into a dress-- with straps! Here's how I did it: 1....
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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:44:41 PDT
Infinity Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Dress/
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:16:47 PDT
DIY Skirt to Dress Refashion http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Skirt-to-Dress-Refashion/
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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:34:42 PDT
Runway On Fire http://www.instructables.com/id/Runway-On-Fire/
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Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:07:40 PDT
How to Add Pockets http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Add-Pockets/
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Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:07:27 PDT
Many alterations for a dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Many-alterations-for-a-dress/
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