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How-To: Fold-Back Dress Neckline

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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December 9th, 2013April 20th, 2015

Add eye-catching fold-back detailing to your favorite dress pattern with this fold-back neckline tutorial!

How-To: No-Sew Lace-Embellished Dress

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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October 9th, 2013 0

Take a simple dress from plain to pretty in true DIY style with this no-sew method for adding your own lovely lace embellishments!

Five More Awesome Projects Shared by MAKE Readers

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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October 8th, 2013 0

“Your Projects” is a column that features some of the awesome creations our readers have been making. These projects from our readers come from the MAKE Google+ Community and beyond.

How-To: Men’s Shirt Dress

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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July 20th, 2013 0

Turn two manly button-down shirts into one seriously cute dress with this men’s shirt dress video tutorial!

Custom-Made Celebrity Dresses

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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May 31st, 2013 2

Artist Erin Pearce is creating a series of dresses made from custom printed fabrics featuring images of celebrities like Larry David, Jason Alexander, Patrick Stewart, and Natalie Portman.

New Dress from Vintage Star Wars Sheets

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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April 26th, 2013 2

I’m absolutely loving this fun, inspiring Star Wars dress that Devon from Miss Make made using vintage Star Wars sheets!

How-To: Ruffled Panel Dress

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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December 11th, 2012 0

Make your little lady a fancy new frock with this ruffled panel dress tutorial!

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