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Lucy Recycled Flour Sack Dress with Imperfections

Lucy Recycled Flour Sack Dress with Imperfections

$35.00 USD
$126.00 USD $35.00 USD
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Handsewn in Ghana by Betty from recycled flour sacks; a soft cotton dress with a lightweight texture. Fully lined dress.

  • Back strap detail and side button closure with recycled buttons.
  • Hourglass silhouette with pleated skirt.
  • Just above knee length. 
  • And yes, pockets!

Imperfections - This dress has imperfections from it's previous life as a flour sack. It has small dye spots, missed stitched, or small holes because it is a flour sack. If you know how to hand sew on a button, darn a small hole, or don't mind a mismarked dye spot - this dress is for you. 

Final sale item - this dress can not be exchanged or returned as it more than 50% off. Please take your measurements and compare with those below before purchasing to ensure you get the correct size. If you are between sizes we recommend sizing up because there is no stretch in this fabric.

Materials

This dress is made entirely out of recycled flour sacks purchased from local markets in Ghana. The faded label of the sack is on the front and back of the skirt.

Production

Sewn by Betty and her small team in her workshop in Ghana (in Western Africa). Purchase of this garment helps fund her small business.

Finished Garment Measurements

xs - Bust 33, Waist 25, Length of Skirt 20

s - Bust 35, Waist 27, Length of Skirt 20 1/2

m - Bust 37, Waist 29, Length of Skirt 21

l - Bust 40, Waist 32, Length of Skirt 21 1/2

xl - Bust 43, Waist 35, Length of Skirt 22 

2xl - Bust 45, Waist 38, Length of Skirt 22 1/2

3xl - Bust 48, Waist 41, Length of Skirt 23

4xl - Bust 51, Waist 44, Length of Skirt 23 1/2

Please note dresses are intended to be fitted and do not stretch, if you are between sizes, size up (it is also easy to move the buttons over if the dress is too large).

Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle. Line dry or lay flat to dry.  No bleach. Iron on medium heat when needed. Softens with wear. Wash alone because the dye is possible to blead slightly.

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Reviewed by Kary P.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Cute dress

It’s well made and has a nice fit.

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Reviewed by Lizann A.
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Teal 2x recycled flour dress

Love everything about my dress, the style and fabric, the buttons are my favorite ♥️ thank you... Purchased a size up to save time with buttons.

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Reviewed by Ceire P.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
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Close to perfect

I love the dress, but the fit is a little awkward on me. Perfect in the waist, but it wants to sit a little low on my torso. I will probably take it to get tailored or make some adjustments myself. It feels like a piece I could have for years to come, after a few tweaks. Love the side buttons and the deep pockets!

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Reviewed by Shani R.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Love this dress

I love this dress. Added bonus, it's the color of Alice's dress from the movie Alice in Wonderland. I love the pockets and the length and it's such a cute dress. I wish I'd gotten two or three when they were on sale.

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Reviewed by CMF
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Quality

16 buttons to fasten and unfasten is worth it for the quality of the dress. I love the pockets. I bought the small knowing it would be snug, and it is as expected. The color is beautiful and transferred in the first wash to all the lights and whites I washed it with. I hung it to dry and it is still Lavender, and my daughter is so happy her light blue underwear turned purple. I want women to have jobs that pay a living wage. If what I read about this company is accurate, I am happy to have contributed, a tiny amount towards that. I do really love the dress.

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