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how cute are these? simeli crocheted dress guards


After last September’s bike-themed day, I started getting some of the best bike submissions. While bike-riding weather has sadly passed for me here in Brooklyn (more snow?), I’m already gearing up for that first cool ride of spring. And these amazing hand-crocheted dress guards from Simeli in the Netherlands have been on my mind. I’m one of those dorks who’s always trying to look cool on a bike (my giant blue helmet sort of negates that, though I prefer safe to cool), and I feel like these would not only look beautiful, but they’d also keep my dresses and skirts from getting caught in spokes or gears. If you’re looking for a handcrafted way to protect your frillier clothing while you bike, click here to check out and shop ($63.50 each) Simeli’s dress guards. Thanks to James for the tip!



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eva.lu

Those are soooo adorable! Although , I do wish the
mechanism for attaching them to the fender was more
permanent.

olivia

nice idea! i sort of wish they attached to the bike in a
less (dare i say it) garish way – these just look like office
clips. i do appreciate the thought though! i have awkwardly had my
dress get caught up in the machinery many times while
riding.

Christine

Ohh, I remember these. All the old ladies used to have them
on their bikes when I was little (haha, I’m only 27).

Christina G

Have you ever seen the Copenhagen Cycle Chic website? These
were featured a while back. When I spent last winter in CPH, I was
amazed that everyone rides bikes, even in winter! With blizzard
winds and everything! Check out the website. Long live the bike
rider! http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/

Cindy

These would be so SO easy to make. For wayyy less than $60.
Get on youtube and learn how to crochet. :) I’ma go make one right
now.

Jordan

Wow, they are so pretty! If I had a bike, I would
definitely need one of these to go with it.

chrissy

adorable, but are there holes for the brakes? how about a
pattern?

Hilary

I love it! At first i thought it was just for decoration. I
must get one!

Laguna Dirt

those are about as original as it gets! i would swerve and crash my bike rather than ride through a mud puddle if i were lucky enough to have one of those!

Gina

Oh wow! are you serious? i mean, yes, its creative, and much respect to whomever came up with the idea. But cute? No way!

Simone

I feel flattered my design is mentioned on this site
between so manny beautiful designs…. Thanks ! Simone.

marijka

Re. the attachment — couldn’t this just be one piece that drapes over the fender, with openings as necessary? I don’t crochet, but that’s sure how I’d sew one, kind of like a fitted slipcover.

sofy

oh that is just brilliant!!
My skirts kept getting into the wheel last year!
One day I might just make on or something ;)

XN

..remember these from old former GDR (german democratic republic) times. There are still some old granny bikes with hand-crocheted dress guards like these… funny, everything reverts in life :-)

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