This time it involved taking a button-down shirt no longer wanted in my husband's closet and a glittery little Hello Kitty tshirt with a hole in the bottom - but was still loved by my little one. So I decided the two pieces were perfect for a little summer lovin' dress experiment for my divine little miss M.
And with a little switcheroo, we ended up with three different ways to wear the same dress.
1. Wide white belt
1. Wide white belt
2. A thrift store silk scarf and hot pink leggings
3. A cardigan casually tied around the waist
I think the pics might be a little self explanatory, so let's get on with the show.
I think the pics might be a little self explanatory, so let's get on with the show.
Nice part was there was no need to hem a seam at the bottom because it's the bottom of daddy's button-down shirt. I'm quite happy with it. And more importantly, my client is happy!
We even had a bonus experiment by adding a thrift store crocheted kitchen dishcloth (after a nice high temp sanitizing wash) to another one of my divine little miss M's summer dresses. Darn pleased with the extra little pop it gives. It was a good reminder for me that recycled fashion experimentation can also include little steps and additions and doesn't always have to be so intimidating - although nearly everything that involves a sewing machine or even a needle and thread becomes instantly intimidating for me. But I keep pushing past it and I really do get a kick out of the try.
Next up? We're taking our recycled sewing experiments on a jet plane for summer vacation! See you again in a few days when we land and get our wits about us again.
Until next time...
Mike
Really love how it turned out!!!! And your 'client' is amazing.... wow!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! She's collecting quite the 'alternative' wardrobe.
DeleteLove her posing and modeling strut! Great dress Mike!
ReplyDeleteThanks! She cracks me up with her poses and singing these days.
DeleteLoved it!
ReplyDeleteLove how you just added simple folded pleats to the skirt!
ReplyDeletethank you so much
ReplyDeletehappy nice day
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