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6.23.2011

4th of July Skirt

 Last year for the 4th of July I made this ruffle dress.  This year I wanted something a little more casual. Last month while visiting family in Utah I went to the Fabric Center and bought some large red, white & blue ric-rac.
 At Walmart I picked up this tiered skirt
The best part is that it was only $3
I measured out how much ric-rac I would need and finished off the ends.  I pinned the ric-rac so that I could sew a straight line and catch the skirt.
The ends aren't perfect, it really doesn't show when it's done.
I made sure to put the white in the middle layer so it would show.  To prevent bleeding I washed and dried the red and blue ric-rac before sewing.
Doesn't it look patriotic?
 I'm sure you could make one of these skirts out of an old t-shirt too.  It's fun and festive.

15 comments:

  1. Jenn6/23/2011 8:43 PM

    Great idea. I love this skirt!

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  2. Kyla Armstrong6/23/2011 10:29 PM

    I love this!!!! Where in UT did you get the giant ric rac?

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  3. jbr6/24/2011 8:46 AM

    Ric Rac Found at the Fabric Center at 9135 Redwood Road

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  4. Mindie Hilton6/24/2011 10:17 AM

    I have played with ric rac for flower making. This is just adorable.

    I am just reminding everyone about tonights link party that runs Friday evening through Mondays!
    I also have an ongoing give away link party now too.
    Hope to see you soon.
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
    come strut your stuff

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  5. AsylumTanya6/24/2011 10:44 AM

    Oh my! This is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Unknown6/24/2011 8:55 PM

    This is so cute...and so inexpensive. I think that even a non sewer like me could make it!

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  7. Brit6/25/2011 4:22 PM

    I totally adore this!! I want to make one for my daughter and me ;) Is that weird? LOL We are having a link up party tomorrow and we would love to have you join us!! Hope to see you there.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  8. Ami Allison6/25/2011 4:24 PM

    This is SO CUTE!! I would LOVE to make this for my girl! :)

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  9. SarahPyrah6/25/2011 8:24 PM

    love this one! good job :)

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  10. annies home6/26/2011 7:06 PM

    really super cute and perfect for summer time in July

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  11. Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife6/30/2011 12:52 PM

    I love the transformation of this skirt!! Great job!! Stopping by from The Train to Crazy linky party.

    Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-pillows.html

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  12. AmyH6/30/2011 2:46 PM

    Darling! I'm featuring you tomorrow at naptimecrafters.blogspot.com

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  13. Kristine@thefoleyfam6/30/2011 11:33 PM

    How fun!! You can't go wrong with ric rac.... and BIG ric rac! Even better :)

    Thank you for linking up to "Strut Your Stuff Sundays" on our blog!! We appreciate!! We will be featuring this post on our blog tomorrow! Feel free to grab a button! Thanks again for sharing!

    Kristine
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  14. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper7/07/2011 7:07 AM

    Thank you so much for linking up to my Red, White and Blue Linky Party!

    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  15. Ash7/03/2013 8:02 AM

    This is the best idea ever! Love semi-homemade fast projects!

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