Here's before...
Here's after...
It was so easy and I'm not a great sewer and the whole project took about an hour and a half! I added cuteness with the flower I made from some of the extra fabric from the shirt. I just bunched up the flower the way I wanted it to look, then hand-sewed the stem part to the dress.
I'm off to Goodwill to see if I can find a sweater to re-purpose into a winter dress!An hour later... I went to Goodwill and found the below Old Navy shirt, size XL, believe it or not, and I made it work. So in case you were wondering it doesn't matter the size of the shirt since you cut it down anyway to fit your child. However, having said that, because it was a bigger shirt, I did have to hem the neckline a little and I didn't want to have to cut into it cause I could see how that could become a nightmare, so I just doubled it up in front and covered the hem with two big buttons and waa laa it looked like it was meant to be!
And bonus, the shirt was 50% off at Goodwill today, so I paid $2 for the shirt, how can you beat that?!I didn't take a before picture, but here's after... and yes, I made the belt from the extra fabric from one of the arms. Hallie really wanted a belt so there you have it.
5 comments:
Way to go Shan! I love the idea and I will have to check out that website!
Shannon, I am so impressed! I saved a few shirts from Scott's Grandma when she passed away that I want to make into dresses for Lyddie. I will have to visit this site! Jenni
WOW! Way to go Shannon!
That is way impressive! I thought I could squeeze some sewing in this summer before school started but I don't think it's going to work. However, YOU did a fabulous job! If I had more time I'd be inspired to start myself. :]
That's fantastic, I'm a fan! lol
Very cute! I've been following "Make it and Love it"'s blog for almost a year and I love using their tutorials...as well as a ton of other tutorials I find on craft blogs! Repurposing is definitely addicting and satisfying!
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