Sep 02 2008
Sewing Success: Dust Ruffle to Dress
I had my first try at freehand sewing and was very pleased with the outcome. I bought the dust ruffle seen below for one dollar at a thrift store. When I first saw it I thought it would be possible to make it into a toddler dress. I just sort of imagined the dress in my head and began cutting fabric.
Although I had a bit of difficulty with the sizing, having no toddlers readily available to measure, I am pretty happy with the outcome. I want to do more projects without a pattern because it make me feel more creative. I also don’t have the frustrated feeling I get when I cannot do something that the pattern describes.
Do you always follow patterns when you sew or do you like to do things freehand?
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I just wish I could sew like that. I am going to try to make a pair of shorts since you have inspired me.