I've been inspired by some of the crafty blogs I read to repurpose thrift store finds into something cute and wearable; both for me and my girls. So I came across this tutorial from Sew Much Ado on how to make a kid's ruffled skirt out of an adult shirt.
First stop: thrift store!
There was a special on this day: fill a bag with any clothes for $5. So all of this cost $5!! Six lady's shirts. I used five of them for skirts and the white one served as the ruffles.
Next stop: sewing machine!
Final destination: look at this cuteness!!!
(Note the flower on this one above. It was a bedazzled piece on the chest of the shirt. I cut it out and transferred it as an iron on to the skirt.)
(This one was so stripey and colorful, I thought it needed no ruffles.)
(I LOVED this shirt above and was really hoping I could make it a skirt for me, but alas, my legs are too long.)
(Look at the bruised legs on this girl! Perhaps she shouldn't be wearing skirts at all!)That wasn't all the sewing I did. Oh no! Stay tuned for cute little jumper dresses I made from men's button down shirts. And also, a ruffled skirt for me!
Beth, these are wonderful skirts. How old is your daughter? My girls are 4 and almost 7. Do you think I'd need a man's tshirt to fit them. The tutorial just says toddler for the womens shirt. Thanks! Love all the colors!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Funny, I just clicked on your link from Blue Cricket Design's linky party, and saw that you used my tutorial! Small blogging world I guess :). Thanks for linking up to me!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the ruffles!!! So cute! Great job!
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