Thrifted tablecloth to dress - spooktacular entry 2025

I follow a lot of people on Instagram who test sewing patterns. It’s how I scope out indy pattern makers I might want to purchase from. One day one of the people I follow posted the Darcy Dress. And I thought well that’s super cute so I waited patiently for the pattern release date.

While waiting patiently I was also scoping out our local thrift shop for fun items that I could use in the All Hallow’s Eve swap. I found a skull and spider tablecloth. I knew it was destined to become the Darcy Dress and so it did.

I paired it with this floppy witch hat I bought because people complained it was too big for their heads in the review. I was hoping that meant it’d fit my giant head. It does. I added some faux flowers and a burgundy ribbon.

And a close up of the fabric because it’s fun.

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Not only did you make your own dress, but you did it with thrifted fabric! What a find!

It looks great with the top, but I can also see it with black, white and sleeveless! Cute on you!

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That is super cute. I love the skull and spider print.

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What a great use of that tablecloth!

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That has to be one of the best thrift store finds. I can’t believe that was a tablecloth! The dress looks amazing and I love the pops of burgundy on the buttons.

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Cute!!

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:open_mouth::open_mouth::open_mouth: I’m SOOOO JEALOUS!!! What a cool dress! And you look super cute. The tablecloth find was great. I love your pop of color with the red button and then accessorizing with the top and hat as also red.

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Thanks everyone. I was pretty stoked to find it at the thrift shop. I love that place so much, it’s always a delight to poke around it. You never know what you’ll find. :slight_smile:

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If whoever gave up that tablecloth sees your dress, they will be SOOOO bummed that they got rid of it!!! Super cute and looks so good on you!!

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We live in a small town so this scenario is actually likely. I can only imagine the person being like…wait, what? :laughing:

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So cute! And styled to swell! LOVE!

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What a great find! That skull print is so cool! Love that dress!

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Wow! Simply amazing!

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Awesome job on the dress! :purple_heart: It looks fabulous. :tada:

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I LOVE it!!! That tablecloth was meant for this pattern! Stunning on you as always.

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Absolutely adorable dress. Its cool enough to not only wear during the spooky season. Super awesome find with the fabric.

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:skull: Congratulations! This fantastic project is featured this week! :skull:

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Such a cute dress and outfit! That fabric is a score. Great job!

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Super freakin’ cute!!! :skull: :black_heart: :woman_mage:

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So cute! You make me envious of your garment making skills - approaching 3-d sewing is daunting to me. Bravo!

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