When Todd threw his old brown and pink, long-sleeved dress shirt in the “to be donated” pile I promptly pulled it out knowing it’s life was not over yet.
The style, a simple sleeveless tunic with bow, was inspired from a japanese made shirt I found a while back for Princess. I used the existing hem and button front of the shirt. From the sleeves, I cut the self bias binding and the HUGE bow. I think there may be a few more of these little shirts in my future.
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This is gorgeous I really love it!! don’t suppose you fance doing a tutorial?? I’m rubbbish at refashioning but I’d like to give this a go for my little girl!! Justine xx
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This is Carrie
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August 16th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I’m planning to do some “rough sketch” instructions in the near future. Hopefully that’ll be enough to get you going
. So glad you love it.
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Gorgeous! I love the bow. I can never get my bows to look that good on anything.
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Love it!! It’s awesome to see more people catch the bow fever. What a sweet top.
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I think I’m in love!
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Carrie I love this!!!!!
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Love it!! That is so stinking cute! You have a very pretty model too. :0)
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I agree with all the above comments!
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very adorable! and that girl… sheesh she’s a perfect mix of you and Todd. So cute!
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So cute! I love making new clothes out of old. I must try this – thanks.
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Carrie-
Love your site and thought you would like this one I ran across- she’s making 365 ugly dresses into pretty ones in 365 days for $365. So fun to read!
http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/
-Liz
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This is Carrie
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August 17th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Thanks for passing on the link to 365 dresses in 365 days. What a cool blog and I love what she is doing with all those ugly dresses. It’s not often I find a new blog that I immediately fall in love with, but you’ve got me on this one.
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I’m in the process of making one of these darling little shirts (only in a slightly larger mommy version!) I’m just wondering how you put the bow on there? mine is too thick to just sew on… thanks for any help!
-Brittany
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This is Carrie
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August 20th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I tied the bow, then hand tacked it un the middle to the shirt. I tacked one loop permanently to hold it up and the other loop has a small snap to hold it up as well – so you can still unbutton the shirt.
Hope that helps! Good luck with your version. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
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Brittany Wiggins Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Thanks so much! I ended up sewing a small knot at the tip of each side and then on both sides of the knot. I think it worked out pretty well. i linked back to you but incase it doesn’t show you can go to: http://www.mommyscornerdiy.blogspot.com I like how it looks but I think it’s slightly bland. Any ideas on how to jazz it up would be greatly appreciated!
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