Friday, January 30, 2009

Simple Tips To Recycling An Old Bridesmaid Dress

By Luce Cometa

If a person is looking for an inexpensive way to use used bridesmaids dresses, there are a number of ways to alter or dress up the garment to make it new again.

An old bridesmaids dress should not gather dust when the wedding is over. This seems like a waste of money. A dress worn only once can seem ineffective. Alternatively, if someone is able to dedicate their time and creativity to used bridesmaids dresses, they can locate a new abode for it, or modify it to adjust to the user's daily lifestyle.

One thing you can do is to recycle bridesmaid dresses. You can have a dress shortened and you could have the dress completely taken apart and remade into a different silhouette or shape.

Thus, it is important to consider what you want from this used bridesmaid's dress. Embroidery and fringe are also good ways to to change the look of the bridesmaid dress. Used bridesmaids dresses can be remade into a new style, creating a dress that can be worn in a variety of situations including work or for casual events, such as luncheons.

Also, try using different accessories along with your bridesmaids dresses. Anyone can transform a bridesmaid dress into something totally different by just adding a blazer or even an attractive cardigan. An extra accessory can turn a bridesmaid's dress into an outfit suitable for everyday wear or for other parties.

You can cut up the dresses and make some quilts with the material. You can use the different colors and create a great looking quilt. Or you can also make some little shirts for little girls. Thus, you should consider taking the dress apart. This will help you make everything from couch covers to handbags. Ultimately this makes the used bridesmaid's dress that much more useful, especially if you would never wear the dress again.

Also, the dress can change in appearance by simply having it tucked into the waist of a pair of jeans or pants. Additionally, a person could wear a button down shirt over the dress so that you end up using only the skirt section of the dress. Change your perspective and the bridesmaid dress takes on a whole new look.

If a person has used bridesmaids dresses and has no intention of wearing them again, altered or not, he or she should consider giving away the dress,and of course. There are a number of organizations that ask for donated formal dresses for girls who can not afford such dresses for formals they would like to attend or for women who need them for jobs. There are other options available if you are looking for ways to earn cash. This is a great way for a person to save some money and find the right dress for them,and people are always looking for inexpensive formal dresses to help them save money when attending an event. - 16759

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