Sunday, January 13, 2013

Big girl dress to little girl dress

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Cute huh?

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This project started when I saw this dress at the SA store for $2.  I knew could make a cute little girl dress from it like I did here.  I found a $1 short sleeved white top at WalMart…

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I cut the top off about 1.5 inches below the armpit…

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and cut off the dress above one of the ruffles so there was room for a seam. 

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Then I turned the top so the right sides were together, and stretched the dress to fit the top.  I used my serger but you could use a regular machine as long as you used a stretch stitch.  That’s all there is to it!  The hardest part is finding the ruffle dress or top to make a little dress from.  The ruffle fabric is so expensive!  I can’t wait to see my niece in the dress!

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I am linking to these parties!

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11 comments:

  1. JillJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Gorgeous dress Ellen! I love the ruffle fabric.

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  2. ~ DarleneJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Cute idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Found you at The Weekly Creative!

    Thanks,
    Darlene
    www.stork1.blogspot.com

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  3. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    I am loving this dress. I am itching to make up-cycled clothes for my grand babies

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  4. Shannon BarefootJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    This is really creative!...and adorable. Thanks for sharing it at The Weekly Creative.

    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

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  5. Schulz FamilyJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    I am so into recycling and upcycling. I love love what you have done. I am visiting from Sew Darn Crafty but also follow Sewing Barefoot

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  6. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Great up cycle. I saw a ruffle dress at he goodwill this week i could do this with!! Pinned:) New follower. Follow me back http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/love-me-love-my-dog.html

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  7. stephanicketyJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    That is super cute! Don't you just love it when you can upcycle something so adorable?

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  8. How to Nest for LessJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Super cute!!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love this idea! I am totally going to do it with my little girl! fun Blog! I really enjoy it!
    Follow me back!
    Kimberli @ greatastestuesdays.blogspot.com

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  10. Diana of Diana RamblesJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Cute idea! It turned out well!

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  11. Susie @bowdabraJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Thanks for linking up such a awesome and inspirational project! Come stop by again this week and link up another project here: http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/01/26/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-17/!

    Have a good week!
    Susie@Bowdabra

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