So I was browsing in my local craft store, 40% coupon in tow, passing the unfinished wood section where I saw this lonely naked dress form and stopped to stare. "I'll dress you up," I told her.
And I did ;)
Supplies:
8" dress form . round base x2 . finial . white paint . brush . skinny ric rac . spray adhesive . hot glue . fabric*
*fabric measurements roughly 12x10
Directions:
1. Paint all wooden pieces
2. Wrap fabric around dress form and mark 2 creases underneath breast area
3. Stitch (2) 1.5" creases underneath the dress form breast area so fabric lays flat when pulled
{Warning: you get kinda handsy with your mannequin!}
4. Spray fabric glue on dress form and press fabric on, smoothing out any lines and/or bubbles as you go
5. Fold a small crease along each shoulder so fabric will lay flat
6. Fold all fabric underneath and secure with a dab of hot glue.
Once the dress form is dressed all pretty, simply hot glue the skinny ric rac along the sides of the form, covering any seams (see pics below*) and along the neckline.
*Note: I saved a 1.5" scrap of fabric to cover the back and make it look more complete.
Hot glue all the pieces together {see final product} and you're done! Pretty easy and now you've got a sweet little dress form jewelry stand to show off your bling!
Here's a few of my fav pieces:
1. Button bracelet by Clella Belle's Beads 2. Chosen necklace by Cap Creations 3. Rosette necklace by Whippy Cake
That is SO COOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI would have walked right past it! (but now I'll be hunting one down :-)
I absolutely adore this. I would love it if you linked it up to our Thursday link party.
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This is adorable! Can't wait to see what's in store tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteJen
hah, cute!I love this, i'm dress form crazy!
ReplyDeleteoooh la lah LOVE it!!! soo darling, I'm sure she's happy to be modest!! (: good work, kris!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so cute! The fabric fits perfect! Ah, love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, love the fabric you chose! A dress form jewelry stand is actually on my list of things to make, since I saw a huge one in PB catalog! :)
ReplyDeleteoh my how darling! you should give one away ;)
ReplyDeleteyou girls are too creative!
I AM IN LOVE!!! I have a thing for mannequins but never thought about what they may have a craft store. YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteThat is seriously fabulous. In love. I now need to go find myself one of those dress forms. It would look so cute on a booth for boutiques I do. You are just so creative
ReplyDeleteI need to make one wearing a little straight jacket. That will be a perfect addition to my blog! ;) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, I love it! And congrats on winning the challenge at American Crafter, so happy for you! Thanks for linking up at my first ever party!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
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such an adorable little thing! love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! This turned out beautifully!
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