I made two dresses today using old t-shirts and two yards of fabric. Nice, comfy Spring dresses! I was so happy to find they were so easy to make. I used two t-shirts that no longer fit, I took them in, removed the sleeves on the white one, seamed up the fabric, and sewed it together. I let the stretch of the shirts gather the skirt fabric for me. Now all I have to do is hem them. I was inspired by the dresses at Lil Blue Boo and other sites that showed upcycling t-shirts.
I was so pleased with my wonderful self that I went forward with the next item on my mental list of things to make: a baby bib for a baby shower that my daughter is going to tomorrow. Her friend from high school is now a teacher, too, and she is due in June. I thought the bib would take about 10 minutes to make but it turned out to take about an hour and a half (had to rip out all the binding and start over!) Grrr! Next one I make will be flip and sew! Stupid binding!
Here it is:
Linking to Show and Tell Friday on amylouwho and Get Inspired at sewdangcute!
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ReplyDeleteI do some simple sewing and some simple quilting. I've made three quilts so far and I always do them pillow case style (I think that's the same thing you're talking about when you say flip and sew) because I'm too intimidated to try binding.
What a clever idea for dresses - they do indeed look perfect for summer! And the bib is adorable - sorry it was aggravating, but just think how perfect it looks now. All worth it! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeletethese are such a great idea to make. they look cool and comfortable!
ReplyDeletelove your upcycled tshirt dresses! don't you hate it when you think something will take 10 minutes and it takes hours!!! grrr.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, I love that pink floral fabric in the first dress!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love these! So bright and happy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
sweet little bib! I've made a couple and the only way I succeed at the binding is to use lots of pins - seems like a waste of time on such a little project, but saves me from hand-stitching or ripping it out. But flipping would be even easier :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice - you have been busy and productive! :) Thank you for visiting my sew and tell. I do all my quilting on the machine although I do like other forms of handwork, but just not quilting... ;)
ReplyDeleteThose dresses look great!!! (And so comfortable)!!! That bib is too cute! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I love the way you make these dresses. Great bib too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the bib! I can't wait to get some for my little girl! :)
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