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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Mens Shirt to Toddler Dress  |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 08:09:10 AM
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I found this site and absolutly LOVE this idea. Not only are they adorable but you get to be earth friendly and repurpose something.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170402.0%3C/a
I am going to the thrift store during lunch to see if there is a shirt or two I could use for my granddaughters!
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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sissysquilts
True Blue Farmgirl
368 Posts
sissy
wa
USA
368 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 08:30:17 AM
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That is so cute! :)
Farmgirl Sister #117
"The good stars met in your horoscope. Made you of spirit,fire and dew"
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 08:52:17 AM
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I know I could not believe how simple it was to make too. I can usually pick up shirts for .25 - 1.00 . A little trim and your good to go!
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 10:33:50 AM
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While we are on the subject of recycling, I want to enthuse on the practice of re-purposing clothes!!! And not just because it's easy on the environment or your pocketbook:
I'm making a dress for my daughter right now and it's taking me FOREVER (it's a complicated pattern). I was chatting with someone last night about the time I'm investing and remembering that last year I made her entire summer wardrobe in a week! What happened?
Well -- last year I made her clothes entirely from repurposed fabrics, and I re-used hems/princess seams/button plackets/zippers/trims from those garments. Everything went together lightning fast because I basically only sewed side seams and attached bodices to skirts.
Yay for recycling!
Best,
Robin |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 1:06:12 PM
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Great idea, Robin! I hadn't thought of that. Can't wait to try some out, I have *tons* of clothes laying around that won't fit or are unwearable for my kiddos.
Funny Farm ramblings http://happydalehobby.blogspot.com/ |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 1:07:13 PM
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That is DARLING! My SIL tried one of the 'mens shirt into dress' patterns, and it was not nearly so cute. Love this one!
Funny Farm ramblings http://happydalehobby.blogspot.com/ |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 1:17:16 PM
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Robin I really like that idea! This has all got me thinkin' 
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 1:26:49 PM
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That is so cute. Unfortunately, I no longer have toddler girls to sew for. However, whe nthe time comes for granddaughters, God willing, I will do this. My husband very rarely wears his button down shirts, and I would love to recycle them so well.
I liked the site in general. Thank you for the link.
Country girl in NE PA |
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ennoid
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
D
FL
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 1:33:17 PM
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Thanks for sharing. That sundress is lovely. My daughter is 10.5. I could easily adapt this into a shirt for her. I'll need to raid my husband's closet for some material.  |
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whosiesandwhatnots
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
becky
bountiful
utah
USA
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 1:02:35 PM
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Too funny Becky.
And Clare I'm with you, still waiting for those little granddaughters to sew for!
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 01 2008 : 07:03:43 AM
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I LOVE this Sweet Little Dress!
& She does the BESt Tutorial!!
We had a Great one a while back on repurposing a mans Shirt into an Apron.. Aunt George was the Queen of Repurposing! & she had THE BEST Pattern for it.. It's actually on the FIRST Apron thread if anyone wants to realy dig deep to look for it.. But SO worth it!
Thanks Tamara for this Dress info! & Site!
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2008 : 07:36:56 AM
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thank you so much for this link! i have been wanting to make a dress out of an old shirt.
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2008 : 7:23:10 PM
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I am soooo glad I saw this topic! I love the dress. I would have never thought of something so creative. The little girl does look like a model in a catalog! Precious. I will certainly look at shirts in a new way now.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2008 : 5:47:37 PM
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there are BAGS of clothes in my closet waiting to go to the thrift store. i am going to have to sort them again before i drop them off. robins bit of advice is so great. i don't have a lot of time to sew lately, but with some recycling i could whip up some great summer threads for my baby bugs. they always look so much sweeter when i dress them myself.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2008 : 6:55:38 PM
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