Square Dance dress now, quilt later.
 

I made this dress many years ago and always loved it. However, now I don't have a partner and probably can't get into it so it is time to make it into a quilt.

I use to be a square dancer for many years, and I have so many dresses that I bet I can't get into either. Great idea making your dress into a quilt! Then you will always remember the fun times dancing!

Wow, that will be beautiful in a quilt cause it's already beautiful!!!!

Wow That would make a gorgeous Tree Skirt!!

I once found a 2 piece square dance dress at a garage sale. The skirt was made from gathered tiers, the bottom row being about 8" wide and gradually getting a little narrower going up. The fabric looked like an Alexander Henry cowboy print with rows in various colors -- mostly red and navy. There was lots of yardage in it. Anyway, I picked it up and got more than 2 children's quilts from it. They looked great!

I have already made mine into a quilt. Worked great.

That's what I thought!

Anybody recognize this as a Giant Dahlia quilt pattern. That's what it started out as.

I agree my first thought was what an awesome tree skirt!

What a great idea. It is a beautiful dress and would make a gorgeous quilt

Oh how beautiful and to think I gave away all my square dance outfits years ago before my husband even died.
I was not heavy into quilting at that time either. I bet it will make up great.

I did not recognize it as a giant dahlia until you said something. So half the work is already done! It is a beautiful dress and will make a wonderful quilt as well.

Lovely dress. Show us your finished quilt.

Hmmmm....could it still end up as a Giant Dahlia? Would be beautiful!

That was my first thought! This is a great piece!!

beautiful dress and excellent idea for a great save!!

DON'T CUT UP YOUR DRESS JUST YET! I have been thinking about making a quilted square dance dress for a long time. But the reason for not cutting it up, is, maybe you will get back into square dancing again. Our club has many single dancers. Some have lost their partners, some spouses just don't want to dance or can't, and some are just single. We have five or more women who know the man's part and at least that many who are learning it. We also have at least four guys who have learned the woman's part. When we have lessons, there is one square in the back of men doing women's part and women doing men's part. The have a lot of fun doing that, and it is so much fun watching that, because they get mixed up sometimes. But they are getting better. So if you can't find a partner, go to lessons and learn the man's part. Or find another woman to dance with. It's all fun.

The dress might make a very nice dahlia quilt.

I love it.....

The skirt is a giant dahlia quilt pattern, the bodice is a Vogue pattern and the sleeves were from a pattern for square dancers.

May I say WoW I love the dress. I also was a square dancer many years ago. My mom made all my dresses and their were many. I loved them all I do not know what ever became of them wish I had them now. What a great Idea to make a quilt from them. Happy quilting Yippie

My mom used to make her own square dance dresses and didn't look anything like yours......it's beautiful..and i agree it looks like it could make a giant christmas tree skirt.

I agree w/ Mavita. If you love to square dance check out Mavita's suggestions. I love to clog but you don't need a partner all the time. Maybe your could check into clogging. It's great fun.

I was a square dancer, too, and made a lot of dresses. But when we quit square dancing I gave them all away. Think of the quilts I could have made! (though none of mine were pieced looking, as this one is)

Oooooh, love it. Show us when you are done, OK.

Another square dancer chiming in: I too have no regular partner, but have been having a ball at Workshop dancing with whomever needs a partner, man or woman. It's fun dancing the man's part, as it's a little more challenging, which I like; I have to keep reminding myself I'm a man, especially on the nights when I end up dancing both parts (in separate tips, I mean).

Even though the dress may not fit you now, it could still be made into a skirt if you decide to return to dancing, or sold or donated to a current dancer; pretty, distinctive designs like this one are always good sellers at our Clothes Closets.

great idea:thumbup:

Love the dress and it will awesome in a quilt.

After you make it a quilt; I would label it and give the date and reference of being a Sq.Dance Dress with all the extra details....!!!!!!!!! Then enjoy the quilt and memories together.

What a great idea!

Can't wait to see what you do with this. It's very pretty!

that is what i thought.

Yes, cut that little beauty up and make a nice quilt.

Loved the idea about the tree skirt -- it would be gorgeous!

That was my first thought too.

Your dress is lovely and would be nice for a round table cloth. I use to square dance and made all my dresses and shirts to match for hubby. Gave them all to my daughter for a yard sale and could not believe she sold them for a quarter. There were yards of fabric in them. Oh well hope someone enjoyed them.

I'm interested in the dress. But it probably wouldn't fit me. I wear a size 14 - 16.

I think it was about a 10. That's why I can't get into it either.

Too old to learn to clog, just watching them makes me tired, LOL

I still have lots of other dresses that fit. And it is still a possibility to go dancing again.