Wasn't sure what direction I was going with this year's Christmas dresses until I came across two old Christmas tablecloths and a green crocheted poncho at
my favorite local thrift store last week (and all were 50% off). I pulled out an old crocheted top from my box of maternity clothes and I had what I needed.
Theme for this year: easy, casual and cheap
(mama had too many other projects on her plate).
I made it even easier on myself by cutting the ruffle on the bias and forgoing the hem all together.
And with the Sunday before Christmas temping out at 80 degrees, no jackets were required.
When I happened upon this little boy's tie tutorial, I knew I had to give it a try with the extra Christmas tablecloth fabric
I had the most fun picking out what fun contrast lining to use.
The second Christmas dress made from my thrift store tablecloth finds was a little more involved, but I still cut the ruffles on the bias and saved a lot of time hemming.
Both dresses are long enough to be worn next year too.
Wasn't sure what direction I was going with this year's Christmas dresses until I came across two old Christmas tablecloths and a green crocheted poncho at my favorite local thrift store last week (and all were 50% off). I pulled out an old crocheted top from my box of maternity clothes and I had what I needed.
I made it even easier on myself by cutting the ruffle on the bias and forgoing the hem all together.
And with the Sunday before Christmas temping out at 80 degrees, no jackets were required.
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