They opened one last year in Gastonia, NC (just outside of Charlotte), and when I visited I scored two wedding appropriate cocktail dresses for under $60 (for both!)
Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below An on-trend brown palette and paisley florals carry this effortless piece dress into the season, where it would look great with a pair of suede heels or, weather permitting, strappy sandals
The guests then take a red string and tie a knot around each of their wrists as they give them their best wishes and blessings
Materials to Sew the 18 Doll Ruffled Maxi Dress Front panel fabric (1) piece 4 (w) x 10 (l) quilting cotton Dress fabric (2) pieces 13 (w) x 10 (l) quilting cotton Ruffle (3) pieces 20 (w) x 4-1/2 (l) quilting cotton Shoulder Strap (1) piece 1-3/4 (w) x 9 (l) quilting cotton 1/4 Elastic 12 piece Hook-and-Loop Tape 12 piece All-purpose thread to match Rotary Cutter or Fabric Shears Ruler Self-Healing Mat (if using Rotary Cutter) Marking Tool Straight Pins Safety Pin Iron and Ironing Board Sewing Machine (I used my BERNINA 770 QE) Steps to Sew the 18 Doll Ruffled Maxi Dress Select and Cut Fabrics for the Ruffled Maxi Doll Dress Choose three coordinating pieces of fabric for the doll dress
Also, the included headband wasn't a ribbon but a plastic headband with an enormous black bow, which I didn't care for
