Saturday, August 29, 2009

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I TOLD you I was going to make more of these! Thanks again to the lovely Jessica over at Happy Together for posting this tutorial. I have her link over in my sidebar, so you can go visit anytime you'd like.

I was going through my pajama drawer, attempting to pack for our trip out to Nashville, when I ran across this old shirt of mine. I used to wear it out, then it was demoted to a pajama shirt, but I don't remember the last time I actually put it on. When I saw it, I knew that it would make a perfect dress for Lucy!

This project took about 2 hours and NO $$$. I made the ruffle out of another old t-shirt of mine that I haven't worn in over a year.

I love how summery this dress is... it's too bad the summer is almost over!

I already want to make another one (I need help people!). I could make little tank tops too!
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12 comments:

  1. Creative MamaAugust 29, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    J you make me smile... the dresses are LOVELY!!! you know you could always have her wear a onesie as it gets colder... it would still look SUPER cute... AND what a great gift for other friends... too bad ALL your gal pals have boys... lots and lots of boys... :)

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  2. CarolAugust 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    All these recent posts make me a little bummed I never got that girl I wanted. ;) These are so great!!

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  3. paintingsongsAugust 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    haha i used to have that shirt as well. such a great idea!

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  4. Angela's HeartworkAugust 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    So cute! I would totally have her wear it in the fall/winter with a long-sleeved onesie and some tights or leggings... she would look adorable! SIGH. Makes me wish I could sew. LOL

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  5. LeesAugust 31, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Quick question for you... I made an aplique based on that site you recommend... whne you do yours - after you sew around them - do you do fray check - or does it stay ok? I made two shirts with "2"'s on them - I have twins who turn two in a couple of weeks!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Love it!

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  7. LeesAugust 31, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks so much!!!!

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  8. BeckyAugust 31, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Two questions...How did you make the ruffle and when you V stitched around the neck and arms...did you fold anything down or just stitch on the raw edge?

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  9. *jjAugust 31, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I sewed two strips together for the ruffle and did a basting stitch to gather it. Then I pinned it to the bottom and stitched it to the dress. I just folded the edges over and did a regular straight stitch for the finished edges.

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  10. BeckyAugust 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    thank you! I LOVE this idea of using old T-shirts to make dresses for my baby!

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  11. markandjesssSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I just tried this last night and it was so quick and simple! I read the tutorial you left. Thanks! I used a polo shirt and turned it into a dress for my 5 year old! She loves it. -Jess

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  12. UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I love your version! So cute and so is your little one :)

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