Dressing Frames Lapaz Farm Style

Posted by lapazfarm on August 23rd, 2006 filed in Curriculum or Lack Thereof...

I got busy yesterday and made some dressing frames for JBug and Squirt. I just couldn’t see paying the prices I’ve seen on the things, so I figured “How hard can it be?” Well, it was harder than I originally thought, but not not too bad. It would be easy-breezy for some of you craftier types out there.
I bought some nice wooden frames at the dollar tree (for a dollar!), removed the glass, dug some clothes out of our donation pile, and started cutting. I cut them to size, either hemmed or glued the edges, and staple gunned them to the back of the frames. Then I painted the backing of the frames a nice coordinating color. And I only stabbed myself with the needle once and burned myself with the (HOT!) glue gun twice!

Voila! My version of dressing frames.

dressing frames
There is a snap, a button, a zip, and a lace/tie (I left the sleeves on the little baby clothes one cause I thought it looked cute).

Here I’ve opened a couple part way so you can see the frames and the painted backing.

dressing frames open

I am very pleased with how they turned out and JBug is anxious to play with them. I plan on making two more. One will have buckles and one with velcro tabs, as soon as I find some around here somewhere. I also want to do one with bigger buttons.

Total cost so far: a buck each for the frames.

Total time so far: about 2 hours.

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13 Responses to “Dressing Frames Lapaz Farm Style”

  1. braegan Says:
    August 23rd, 2006 at 9:45 pm

    Good for you! Great job.

  2. imperfectgenius Says:
    August 23rd, 2006 at 10:08 pm

    What a neat idea! When I first saw the title of your post I thought you were talking about the partitions that block off an area of a room. I made one of those myself a couple years ago and it wasn’t too hard and didn’t cost too much either. Your craftiness could be a great family project. I wouldn’t turn little ones loose with a glue gun, but they might enjoy painting the frames.

  3. dumboxacademy Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 6:21 am

    Those are spectacular! Wow, I am deeply impressed!

    Blessings,

    Faith

  4. Karen E. Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:40 am

    You’re so creative. I didn’t even know what a dressing frame was …. :-)

  5. CM Blogger Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:45 am

    Those look great! Dressing frames have been my nemesis (either too expensive, don’t work right, too hard to make) but these look great and like something I could possibly accomplish! Thanks for sharing your idea!

  6. Jenn Miller Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:51 am

    Fabulous! You have inspired me. I’m with Karen, the frames have intimidated me.

  7. lapazfarm Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:54 am

    Oh, trust me! If I can do it, anyone can!I am so craft challenged, especially when it comes to sewing! I have to admit, most of the time was spent on the ONE seam I did sew, on the bottom of the blue baby clothes frame. After that pathetic attempt I used hot glue or fabric glue for the rest! I may not be talented, but I AM persistant!

  8. Jo Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 10:57 am

    I seriously want to be you when I grow up! WOW.

    Also, I’ll have that book out to you guys this weekend. Things here have been busy and migraine worthy but this weekend looks good and your lil guy should have his book next week! :)

  9. Kim Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 11:03 am

    applause applause!!! They turned out great!

  10. karate man Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:33 pm

    wow i think jbug is going to love this. keep up the good work

  11. superboy Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 7:34 pm

    wow i think jbug is going to love this. Keep up the good work.

  12. lapazfarm Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 8:50 pm

    I love you, Superboy!

  13. Donna Says:
    August 25th, 2006 at 5:26 am

    Wow, Theresa! Fine job.

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