While in the military, our small community of families held annual 4th of July pageants. Nothing bananas like you see on TV, just a fun way for the girls to get dressed up in patriotic outfits and feel good about themselves. I really got in touch with my creative side preparing for the show. I wanted to do something different, but still fashionable. This dress can be made fairly easily, with a little imagination and just the right supplies.
I started with a plain red dress. She had this already, so it didn't cost me anything. I had a hankerchief with the blue and white star pattern, a long white ribbon, hot glue gun or sewing kit, 1/4 inch metal rings, and a white bow clip barrette.
Cut strips of the blue and white fabric the size of belt loops and glue or sew to the front of the dress. If your dress is more or less plain, feel free to add buttons or other 'bling'. On the backside, simply cut strips of the fabric again, about the same size as the ones on the front. Fold them over to create loops, and slide one metal ring into each. Secure the loops in the corset pattern seen above with glue or stitches. Starting from the top, thread the ribbon through the loops and clip the loose ends together at the bottom with the barrette. (I find it looks cleaner than tying the ends off).
Wha-la! You have a cute patriotic outfit! Just add beads, bows, and other accessories and you're sure to wow the crowd!
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