This talented mum made a gorgeous $5 Kmart dress for her daughter out of an unlikely material - you won't believe what it is!
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Between the shopping, the decorating, and travel costs if you're going to visit family, it's no wonder so many of us go into debt over the holiday season.
That's why we here at the Seniors Discount Club are always on the lookout for ways to save money during this festive period... without skimping on quality or style!
And thanks to one very resourceful mum, we've just found one of the best tips yet.
Sharon stunned thousands recently after sharing photos of a beautiful homemade dress she made for her daughter using three Kmart tea towels. Talk about thrifty!
In her Facebook post, the mum explained that the outfit was her personal take on the Christmas dress for her daughter, writing: 'I have made a couple of dresses for my girls using Kmart tea towels before and they wash up well with the colours still un-faded after many washes.'
The finished dress features beautiful flower designs in green and red, along with a lovely check pattern.
The Kmart tea towels that Sharon used for the project are called Poinsettia Berry Tea Towels and cost $5.00 for a three-pack.
They include one checked tea towel, one plain red tea towel, and one with red and green flowers. You can purchase these towels at any Kmart store nationwide.
The post has captured the attention of hundreds of users who praised the mum for the 'glorious' and 'beautiful' outfit.
'Fantastic idea, this looks fabulous,' one woman wrote in the comments.
Another said: 'Absolutely beautiful. You're so clever!'
'I would buy one from you Sharon,' a third added.
It's not the first time someone has taken simple items from Kmart to create an impressive piece of clothing.
Just a few mere months ago, an artist from Australia created a magnificent dress from a whopping 11 tea towels from Kmart and it caused a lot of excitement among users on social media.
Selika Harris, a 37-year-old from Victoria currently living in Brisbane, got the idea to make the dress when she saw people on a sewing advice and inspiration Facebook group using tea towels to make bucket hats.
'I saw some people on the Australian sewing advice and inspiration Facebook page used this tea towel to make bucket hats so I was thinking I could make a dress from it as it's so pretty,' said Selika.
She also mentioned that she purchased the materials at Kmart, which is one of her favourite retailers.
'I went to Kmart to get something else and I grabbed seven tea towels as well before ordering more later.'
'I pretty much sewed two big pieces of three tea towels for the gathered skirt, back and front pieces. Then I sewed two pieces each for the bodice back and front, plus sleeves,' she said about the materials she used.
It's clear to see that Kmart is the place to go whenever you want to try your hand at DIY fashion!
Are you excited to try making your own dresses from tea towels? Better yet, do you have additional sewing tips for those who are looking to start on the hobby? Share them with us in the comments below!
That's why we here at the Seniors Discount Club are always on the lookout for ways to save money during this festive period... without skimping on quality or style!
And thanks to one very resourceful mum, we've just found one of the best tips yet.
Sharon stunned thousands recently after sharing photos of a beautiful homemade dress she made for her daughter using three Kmart tea towels. Talk about thrifty!
In her Facebook post, the mum explained that the outfit was her personal take on the Christmas dress for her daughter, writing: 'I have made a couple of dresses for my girls using Kmart tea towels before and they wash up well with the colours still un-faded after many washes.'
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The stunning homemade garment a mother made for her daughter out of three $5 Kmart tea towels has amazed hundreds of people. Credit: Facebook.
The finished dress features beautiful flower designs in green and red, along with a lovely check pattern.
The Kmart tea towels that Sharon used for the project are called Poinsettia Berry Tea Towels and cost $5.00 for a three-pack.
They include one checked tea towel, one plain red tea towel, and one with red and green flowers. You can purchase these towels at any Kmart store nationwide.
The post has captured the attention of hundreds of users who praised the mum for the 'glorious' and 'beautiful' outfit.
'Fantastic idea, this looks fabulous,' one woman wrote in the comments.
Another said: 'Absolutely beautiful. You're so clever!'
'I would buy one from you Sharon,' a third added.
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A packet of the Kmart tea towel set includes three tea towels with festive designs. Credit: Kmart.
It's not the first time someone has taken simple items from Kmart to create an impressive piece of clothing.
Just a few mere months ago, an artist from Australia created a magnificent dress from a whopping 11 tea towels from Kmart and it caused a lot of excitement among users on social media.
Selika Harris, a 37-year-old from Victoria currently living in Brisbane, got the idea to make the dress when she saw people on a sewing advice and inspiration Facebook group using tea towels to make bucket hats.
'I saw some people on the Australian sewing advice and inspiration Facebook page used this tea towel to make bucket hats so I was thinking I could make a dress from it as it's so pretty,' said Selika.
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Selika crafted a one-off dress using 11 tea towels from Kmart. Credit: Instagram/@selika2904.
She also mentioned that she purchased the materials at Kmart, which is one of her favourite retailers.
'I went to Kmart to get something else and I grabbed seven tea towels as well before ordering more later.'
'I pretty much sewed two big pieces of three tea towels for the gathered skirt, back and front pieces. Then I sewed two pieces each for the bodice back and front, plus sleeves,' she said about the materials she used.
Key Takeaways
- A mother has made a stunning dress for her daughter from three Kmart tea towels, which cost just $5 in total.
- The dress features green and red flowers, along with a pretty check pattern.
- Sharon used the three-pack of Poinsettia Berry Tea Towels from Kmart.
- Hundreds of people have praised Sharon for her clever design, with some even saying they would buy one from her.
It's clear to see that Kmart is the place to go whenever you want to try your hand at DIY fashion!
Are you excited to try making your own dresses from tea towels? Better yet, do you have additional sewing tips for those who are looking to start on the hobby? Share them with us in the comments below!