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Poodle Skirt

  • Completed Project: Poodle Skirt Picture #1
  • Completed Project: Poodle Skirt Picture #2
  • Completed Project: Poodle Skirt Picture #3

Just a rockin'-and-rollin' good time!
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I love retro clothing, and decided to use leftover fabric from a recently made Dorothy costume to bring back the fabulous '50s! (Sorry I didn't explain the circle skirt to you here, but it's really easy. Just go to the website I listed.)

Created using a how-to available here

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  1. Step 0

    Use the directions on this website to make your basic circle skirt.

    It's okay if your circle is uneven to start, because I found you can easily fix it.

  2. Step 1

    To make the poodle, or whatever symbol you'd like on the skirt, trace a stencil of said symbol onto a colored fabric- preferably one that contrasts your skirt. Cut this out.

  3. Step 2

    I know, I know- I took the easy way out: hot glue your patch onto the bottom of your skirt on either side. Make sure your patch is secure on all sides! (If I were a better sewer, I might have sewn it on...but I'm not.)


  4. Step 3

    Draw a leash to your dog (if applicable) with a fabric marker. Have it attach to the dog's neck and extend to the waistband of your skirt.

  5. Step 4

    Embellish the dog/whatever however you like! Rhinestone eyes, bows, hats, cotton for the poodle poofs. Whatever!


  6. Step 5

    Put on some Elvis and get to rockin'!

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Psychodoll

Psychodoll

18 Oct 19:54

super cute, love it.

Emily Posted By:
Emily »
July 18, 2009 07:53
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