This is a crazy bargain that got repurposed -
a $225 linen dress from an exclusive boutique becomes a pair of tea towels!
Recently, I spotted this dress thrown over a counter at GW.
Debbie (at Confessions of a Plate Addict) and I were oohing and ahing over the beautiful decorative stitching, and I remarked to Debbie that it should be a pillow.....but it really didn't go with my décor.
She suggested tea towels.
Great idea. Especially when we saw the price tag -
originally $225, marked down to $125, marked down to $75,
sold for $6!
I cut up the one side seam.
Then I cut 2 pieces - 20" wide and 28" long.
I double folded the seams and stitched them up in 5 minutes.
I think they look like something from Anthropologie.
2 beautiful tea towels for $3 each - not sure if you can do better than that at Walmart!
Oh, these will be for decorative use only, don't 'ya think?!
Hope you have a fantastic week!
Blessings to you,
Linda
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36 comments:
What a great idea! They are so neat and very pretty love them hanging from the oven handle!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, I really was going to sell them at the yardsale but something made me keep the wreaths and now I'm so glad I did!
Rondell
GORGEOUS! I love how they turned out - so fun :)
Oh my...my daughter will love these...thanks for giving us this idea!!! Now don't forget to show them off at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY...they will be a big hit!
Blessings,
Linda
Ooooh, Linda...I have been waiting for this post! They are fabulous! And what a great deal!! Have a wonderful weekend!...hugs...Debbie
I love them Linda! What a great idea and yes for decorative use only, they are to pretty to ruin! Martina
They are beautiful. I like how you have them displayed with the bowl and maracas (if that's what it is) They're too good to use as tea towels or for hands!
So pretty ! You sure have given me a new way of looking at things when shopping in the GW!
Beautiful and Genius idea~!
great idea! And I think they look much better as tea towels..ha!
Linda, those are beautiful and perfect with their Fall colors. You and Debbie are so smart.:) Have a great weekend.
Wow, how beautiful!
Just perfect for fall.
What a fantastic idea turning the dress into tea towels and they are just beautiful. What a bargain you got on it too!!
Have a great weekend,
Lisa
It sure wouldn't be as pretty and detailed from Walmart! What a wonderful and thrifty idea!
Brenda
Hi Linda,
What a steal these linen tea towels are so pretty...I agree just for looks! They look lovely just on display. Thank you for the visit today! I'm happy to be following you as well. Have a great weekend!
All the Best,
Christine
Love these! Such a great idea. Gives me something new to look out for when I am out thrifting. Looks like Anthropologie for sure!
Absolutely love the way you recycled that linen dress. The towels are gorgeous, Linda!
I think that is the deal of the century!! Might I say that I'm looking for vintage linens for the ladder in my living room and those colors are perfect. Just sayin' :)
Aren't you smart to turn this into tea towels?? I love this idea!
That embroidery is fantastic. How clever of you to think of a way to repurpose that dress. I would have just admired it and walked away.
What a fantastic idea. I would have never thouht of that and the fabric and pattern is just stunning. Oh definitley for look only, you really don't want dirty hands wiped on these. Love them. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Wow Linda what a fantastic bargain and transformation. Thanks for sharing.
Super job and what a great bargain shopper you are! Can I tag along the next time you go shopping?
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
What a bargain! This was very smart thinking as well....
I'm shug, and I am dropping by from over at Marty's TTT. So glad I visited your post...Enjoyed!
Blessings
Shug
Hi Linda...
Ohhh my goodness...what gorgeous embroidery! The pattern and colors are sooo very beautiful! Ohhh yes...I would have picked up that pretty dress in a flash! Hehe! It made the most beautiful tea towels...sooo pretty!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
Fantastic! Way to think out of the box. Love how they look with your Autumn gourds. Yes, decorative only. Too pretty to dirty. lol!
OMG!!! That is a fantastic idea.
TY WM for making the price to almost free of charge.
You're so cleve, Mrs?
Happy TTT & enjoy your day.
Greetings from STockholm,
/chie
They look great! Now that's vision!
I love these!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Love the design, great repurpose, just lovely linen!
I can think of only one word: beautiful!
You gave this gorgeous embroidered dress a brand new life! So so pretty!
Yvonne
Just lovely!! Wonderful idea!
They are gorgeous, and you are one clever lady.
You're right, they look very Anthro! love 'em! thanks for linking to VIF, xo
Those are just gorgeous! I'll keep that in mind when I'm thrifting! You should get some kind of special award for this project! AWESOME! ♥♥♥
What a bargain and they are gorgeous!!! You are very creative.
Hugs, Cindy
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