This shirt turned into the cutest dress, but it’s big! I figure it’s at least a 4T or 5T. Since this season is almost over, I’m going to wait until next year to have my daughter try it on. It will probably need a dart in the back because she’s so tall and thin. The length might actually be ok. Just in case, I didn’t sew the straps on in the front.
My seam ripper was my BFF for this project. I unpicked the stitches from the neckline and used the bias trim to cover the raw edges under the sleeve.
I also unpicked the stitches from the cuffs and used them as the straps. I cut off the button hole end and sewed it to the back. The other half will be sewed to the front. That way I can use the buttons without having to resew the holes.
refashion: This was really easy. Seriously! The hardest part was not poking a hole in the fabric while ripping seams! The shirt was $1 at a garage sale. The best part? My daughter said, “Mom, that dress is beautiful! Is it for me?”
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Julie is a freelance designer and writer. She has a passion for finding new uses for old, loved things, and will sew anything: sweaters, shirts, jeans. Nothing is safe if it fits under her presser foot!subscribe
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Fabulous! That is too cute and you got the ultimate compliment from your daughter. Makes me wish I had a girl to sew for.
ah! That is SO cute, love her enthusiasm. When she’s a bit older she might even enjoy something like this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28673270&ref=em (reduced price, too)
Sarah M
I love it. You did a fantastic job.
That turned out to be a lovely dress. I can imagine your little girl loves it!
that’s a sweet green and I love the way you used the button holes! I just can’t get myself used to making buttonholes. I have a button hole presser foot but I still can’t get used to using it.
very cute!
You’re very talented, Julie. I’m amazed how you can see something special out of something ordinary.
Your daughter is right, the dress is beautiful. You did a great job on it. Those buttons are the perfect details for a little girls dress.
Once again–fabulous! I love that you think efficiently, ie, use the cuffs so you don’t have to replicate buttonholes. Genius.
Oh! I didn’t see the button detail at WR; it’s the perfect touch!! GENIUS use of the cuffs to avoid creating buttonholes!
love the green color! Turned out very cute.
I found you through the wardrobe refashion pledge. I mst make a dress like this at some point!!
xo Steph
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