My real goal in the Pattern Challenge was to try something new, with only the materials I had on hand. I had a bunch of men's button down shirts (Daniel always rips holes in the elbows, rendering them useless to him). I also had little time to get 3 dresses made. I've seen plenty of variations around the craft blogosphere of men's shirt recons, but some of them were complicated and I wanted to punch it up with some girly fabric. And I needed to be able to whip it up lickity-split. So I came up with this, which takes about an hour:
Part men's shirt, part girly print. Quick and easy dress. And cute, if I do say so myself.
Of course, everything is cuter when you have a beautiful model! Contessa did a great job. Thanks to Tracie for the toddler loan! :)
Contessa did not want to take the dress off. Which, of course made my day!
So now is where I need your help. What should I name this dress? Once we find a name, I'll post a tutorial.
I can't wait to see what you come up with!
* I almost forgot to mention that Jillian, Hunter and their mission team are on a plane to Haiti as I type this. Please keep them in your prayers!
10 comments:
I say you call it "The Contessa." It's like a consolation prize for Contessa for having to take off the dress.
And WHEN did Contessa get so BIG? Oh my word.
I agree, and oh my gosh, I love the dress! You're a genius! Now I know what to do with all those old shirts of my husbands. Sorry daddy, your baby needed a new dress.
she's a doll!! "la fleur" is my name pick for you!! what can i say... i love french!!
Oh, that dress looks so sweet on her. Maybe Daddy Sweetshirt is a name for it. Because it belongs on a sweet little girl and it comes from a daddy's shirt. I'm not creative - but it came to mind. I can't wait for the tutorial. I want to try it!
I can't sew so I'm amazed when anyone does. Very cute dress and a very sweet model. What a great idea to repurpose a man's shirt and turn it into something adorable. Love your big tote too. I'll be backing a carry-on for our trip to the States and it will be filled with a book, a magazine, snacks and yarn to keep me busy. :) Your porch looks like a great place to relax. Enjoy and have a great week. Tammy
I love it! You could call it "Daddy's Girl." I hope you're right about the quick part.
That dress is just to die for! Can I mention how jealous I am of your mad sewing skills?? LOVE. Now I just need a little girl so I can have you make me one.
What a fabulous idea. I love it! I will be back for the tutorial.
Oh my. It's adorable. Can't wait for the tutorial. Thanks for linking up. :)
Cute dress & even cuter model!!!
You are very talented to come up with this out of mens shirts, Wow!!!
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