Lucy Recycled Flour Sack Dress
Lucy Recycled Flour Sack Dress
Hand sewn in Ghana from recycled flour sacks sourced in Ghana; a soft cotton dress with a lightweight feel. Fully lined dress. This dress has been a best seller for over seven years and is made from recycled flour sacks because this is a sustainable fabric that can be sourced in Ghana. Each dress is hand cut and hand sewn that is why it is more expensive than your average factory made dress.
- Back strap detail and side button closure with recycled buttons.
- Hourglass silhouette with pleated skirt.
- Just above knee length.
- And yes, pockets!
*THESE WILL BE THE LAST FLOUR SACKS AVAILABLE
Materials
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
Production
Sewn by a small workshop in Ghana.
Finished Garment Measurements
Finished Garment Measurements
XS - Bust 34, Waist 25
S - Bust 36, Waist 27
M - Bust 38, Waist 29
L - Bust 41, Waist 32
XL - Bust 44, Waist 35
This dress has a very hourglass fit and the fabric has no stretch, so make sure to take your measurements and compare to those below. Your waist or bust measurement should be smaller than those listed below or the dress will be too small.
Please note there may be small imperfections because of this dresses previous life as a flour sack.
Care Instructions
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.