Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Going girly on the cheap

Hey, look at this. I found this dress in a charity shop yesterday, it was on the £1 rail outside the front of the shop. The colours caught my eye, some pretty fabric for bag making I thought.

It's in a soft jersey fabric in new condition, no worn bits anywhere, not a designer label though. It has a collar and little cap sleeves, buttons down the front, and a tie belt.

The label says it's a size 16, I am a 10/12 and it fits me perfectly.

I am as pleased as punch. This little number is not going to get cut up, I am going to wear it. Now all I want is some sun.
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18 comments:

  1. lovelygrey25 May 2011 at 18:31

    Wow it's lovely - I'll do a little rain dance so any warm weather is diverted up your way and you have a chance to wear it! x

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  2. gz25 May 2011 at 18:50

    very pretty indeed!
    Now you have to make things to complete the ensemble:D

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  3. And Sew On25 May 2011 at 19:00

    I'd call that a result! It looks lovely :0)

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  4. Louise25 May 2011 at 19:12

    What a fantastic bargain. The pattern is great and the colours too - it looks great on!

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  5. Unknown25 May 2011 at 19:28

    Wow £1 is amazing and it looks great!

    Well done!

    Sft x

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  6. 50 and counting25 May 2011 at 20:11

    Way to pretty for a tote bag! Much better as it is.

    Have you considered taking orders for your cat food totes from overseas?

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  7. Campfire25 May 2011 at 20:30

    Very pretty & ready for all this lovely weather we're supposed to be getting. Yes, too pretty to cut up.

    I've got a coat I bought from a jumble sale to cut up for a rug but when I got it home, it's wool and angora with a label from Berlin. That's not going to see scissors.

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  8. lizzie25 May 2011 at 20:33

    You look so cute - cant believe it was only a quid !

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  9. Unknown25 May 2011 at 20:38

    What a fab little number! The person inside isn`t so bad either, lol. You just look lovely in that outfit!!!

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  10. Anonymous25 May 2011 at 22:03

    Of course you'll need to make a bag to go with it!!

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  11. Jee25 May 2011 at 22:32

    Great find, it looks good on you.

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  12. Anonymous25 May 2011 at 22:44

    That dress really suits you - what a wonderful find.

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  13. Joyful25 May 2011 at 23:36

    That fits you perfectly and looks great too! What a bargain.

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  14. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 00:35

    Cor blimey, you've got legs!
    What a lovely fit too.
    Have you recovered from your mammoth driving?

    Sandie's Patch
    (anonymous because I can't sign in to blogger - don't ask me how I got here!)

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  15. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 07:04

    That dress is gorgeous. The colours are so summery and bright. What a steal!

    I've been reading for a while but couldn't leave notes (but can now - thankyou!) I saw you on one of our non-commercial tv shows here in Australia and thought I might learn a thing or two from you! Hi!

    ~ Cynthia from Oz

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  16. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 09:26

    Wow you look smashing! The colour really suits you .


    SheDragon

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  17. kath26 May 2011 at 10:34

    Perfect!

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  18. mother noah26 May 2011 at 13:55

    I love finding bargains like that , the dress looks lovely on you . Found myself a pair of doc martans walking sandals in the charity shop on Monday for £4.95 . They cost £80.00 pound new so I was well pleased . Just want the rain to stop so I can try them out

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