Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Little Project...

I've been working on and I thought I'd share it for White Wednesday.
  I had been looking for a dress form for a while now. 
One I felt I could revamp, didn't cost much and wasn't in great shape. 
 My intentions were to do this...
This one was fabric covered 
and not in great shape.
So first I coated it with Gesso all over.
 View of the pack...
Then I began to cover it using these 
Early News Paper style shop bags 
and Mod Podge.
You would think it would not 
take long to cover wouldn't you...NOT!
It took me a total of 
7 hours over 3 days to get-er-done...
Just the way I wanted.
I was so excited 
I had only two pieces left 
till I remembered,
I had to do the back too...
 Ahhh... Front complete.
 And onward I went 
to finish the back...
 All done...
I also had to do a bit of work
on the stand too. 
But my itch to do one of these is now scratched.


Finished Front...
Finished Back...

Fun Project in the end. 
(Except for the gooey-gluey fingers)
By the time I was done I wanted to keep it for myself. 




13 comments:

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

I'm in the hunt for one too! My Daughter got into sewing and I would like to surprise her with one. They can be tricky to find specially at a good price, I'm glad you found one and that it looks so great!!

Anonymous said...

I worked on one over the summer myself. I bought a form at a thrift store, and started tearing vintage books into small pieces. It took forever! I have it in my dining room up on a china cupboard. I feel like it isn't quite complete though, even though I have HOURS invested in it as it is. Yours is very sweet! Beautiful job, Marcia

Raspberries and Rose Petals said...

WOW! Turned out great! I would want to keep it, too!

Happy WW!
Lori

Rebecca said...

She turned out so cool-never seen anything like it!

Olivia said...

Oh my goodness it is amazing. I have wanted to do one too. I think you just scratched my itch...
Hugs,
Olivia

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

I've always passed these up because I didn't like the way they looked! You did and amazing and beautiful job!

Jane said...

It may have taken you a while to complete but the end result is worth it! It looks fabulous.
Jane

Curtains In My Tree said...

Darlin
you did a good job. I really like it. I want to cover one with twall material plus a few rhinestones.


janice

All Things Pretty... said...

Becky - fabulous job on the re-do! Amazing what a bit (in your case, alot) of decoupaging will do... I'm sure you were proud and smiling when you finished! :) mercedes

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Hi Becky,

Great job on the dress form. I'd love to find another one and add the chandelier to it...Look in my sidebar near the top at mine.

I'm visiting for White Wednesday. I'd love to have you come over for a visit.

Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥

time worn interiors said...

Looks great! But I know it takes forever, I did one a while back and it took me forever! Haven't done one since! LOL!
Theresa

" SHABBY JUNK" said...

I love decopaging things and dressforms. I did one also for my booth. They always get my attention! Know that was hard work. Good job! ~judy~

Musings From A French Cottage said...

Wow!! This is beautiful. I love the way it turned out. Great job!

God Bless,
Kathleen