Welcome to day two of my Blogoversary Celebration...
Today I'd like you to meet Jaime, who is not only creative,
she is also a great inspiration!
she is also a great inspiration!
Jaime's blog Polkadots on Parade is also one of my Lovely Blogoversary Sponsors.
Be sure to head over for a visit!
You'll glad you did...
I love creating beautiful things for my family and friends!
Today I'd like to share a skirt refashion I did for my daughter!
I've been so inspired by all the refashioning going on in blogland. So fun!! After I made this skirt for my daughter and brainstormed it into a dress instead, I got to thinking...
When I was at our local consignment store I found this skirt.
It's an XL in girls, but it was so super cute! I thought why not?!?
For the shoulder straps, I measured for my daughter's shoulders and cut two strips of coordinating fabric 11 inches by 4 inches.
I sewed each one right sides together, leaving the bottom open.
I turned them, sewed closed the bottom, and top stitched all the way around the edges.
I put the dress on my daughter and pinned on the straps.
Then I hand stitched the straps on the inside at the base and an inch higher too for added strength and stability.
I decided it would be fun to dress it up a little with a flower!
I cut 2 strips of fabric and sewed down one edge with a long gathering stitch.
Then I pulled the thread and gathered it up tight and sewed the edges closed.
I stitched one on top of the other and then attached the flower to the dress with a big button! Cute!!
Of course, she couldn't have a new dress without matching hair bows. I use these instructions: https://www.theribbonretreat.com/custom/modules/FreeProjects/PDFHowtoMakeKorkerRibbonandBows.pdf
Even better than I imagined!
Perfect for twirling!!
I am no longer limited by sizes!!
I'll just make it work and make it cute!!
Have fun!!
Thanks for having me today Rochelle!
Congratulations on your blogiversary!!
Come visit me!
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ReplyDeleteHow very sweet! ♥
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