Top 10 Things to Do with a Bridesmaid Dress

The die-hard romantic will likely tuck it away in a hope chest along with other keepsakes and wedding memorabilia. But for most, after the big day, the dress gathers dust in the back of the closet, never to be worn again.

If you're of a practical frame of mind and the thought of all that fine fabric going to waste bothers you, or if the mood strikes you and you're feeling slightly adventurous and creative, why not turn that deadbeat dress into something you can use and treasure forever? Our eHarlequin.com experts have compiled a list, in no particular order, of clever and practical things to do with an old bridesmaid dress.

1. Sew colorful slipcovers for throw pillows.

2. Make a patchwork quilt.

3. Put patches on jeans.

4. Alter it into a sexy cocktail dress.

5. Design dressy baby clothes for your little one.

6. Design a dapper doggie outfit for your canine companion.

7. Make fabric book covers for your favorite romance novels.

8. Line a shoebox with the fabric for a lovely keepsake box.

9. Make a simple drawstring purse for spring or summer.

10. Line linen and lingerie drawers.

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