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Mismatched Hand-me-downs + Appliques = Coordinated Outfits

15 April 2010 11,643 views 5 Comments

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  • And for this outfit, I used the same unrelated, but fun fabric to applique onto the pants as well as on the shirt.  The easy 5-minute ruffle hem here is a great way to spice up a shirt as well as get rid of unsightly stains.  (The parts of the sleeves I trimmed off become the caterpillar applique above.)

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5 Comments »

  • Kathy Haynie said:

    Great ideas, Polly! Thanks for all the (cheap!) inspiration.

  • Mich L. said:

    Wow, those are brilliant! I love that this is a great craft for girls or boys!

  • amy said:

    love it! however your link to page 6 from 5 is broken :(

  • heather (author) said:

    @Amy, thanks, I fixed it!

  • How to dress up old boys pants for a girl…? | hardsharp said:

    [...] Mismatched Hand-me-downs + Appliques = Coordinated Outfits | Dollar Store Crafts [...]

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