Dress-Up Rack Reveal
The rack itself is made out of 1" PVC pipe. It's just a rectangular box. I created the hooks by adding metal hardware (key rings and such) to colorful chip clips. I'm hoping that the design and wider "squeezy-part" will mean that the kids will be independent at getting the clothes down and put away again (a mom can only hope). I like how colorful and inviting they look on the rack.
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Coming around to the right, there is this funny looking cover. Why Cars fabric? Because that's what my son is obsessed with. I was also hoping to tone down the "girly-ness" of the rack by adding that "boy part." On the left is a Snow Queen cape (tutorial here). It's made from some snowflake (glitter!) fabric that I found at Halloween time. The pocket on the Cars fabric is full of shoes, dancing ribbons, and gloves. Not really boy stuff- so I'll have to work on that.
The "front" side of the rack is also full of treasures. The left side has a jedi robe for the boy (tutorial here). It wasn't made very well, since it was one of the first things I made. If he plays with it a lot, then I can make a better one for his birthday (besides, I fully expect him to outgrow this one in a year). Next to it is a ribbon skirt (tutorial here). I'm hoping it will last longer than a tulle skirt plus I love the way the ribbons feel. One of the dancing ribbons matches it, which adds a bit of fun. In October, I picked up the other dancing skirt from the thrift store. It's just a simple, classic one. I need to by a leotard, but it didn't happen this Christmas. On the end is a few accessories: two knit crowns, a bead necklace, and a feather boa (which we already had in our house).
It's been months and months of work, planning, sewing, Pinteresting, and knitting, but it's finally done. I can't wait to see how the kids will respond to it. And, Dragonfly still gets to open her "Rapunzel" apron dress and wig as a separate gift.
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