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DIY: women’s tank top to a girl’s skirt

May 22, 2012~ SEWING

Turn a women’s top into a little girl’s skirt in these simple steps:
*the next step is optional if the fabric isn’t stretchy.
After:
tuck in the straps to wear as a skirt
or as a tunic/top
What you’ll need:
-a women’s top
-thread/needle or sewing machine
-5″ elastic(1/4″ width)
Instructions:
1. Cut off one strap and move it a few inches closer to the other strap, depending on the shoulder width of the little one.
2. Flip it inside out and take in the sides smaller, depending on the waist measurement of the little one.
3. (*optional if the fabric doesn’t stretch much): Sew a 5″ elastic onto the back.  As you’re sewing the elastic onto the fabric, gather the fabric little by little as you go.
Estimated time: 15 mins.
Project cost: under $1.
Skill level: beginner
after photos by Jessica Peterson.
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  1. Liz says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:18 am

    That looks so cute! Liz

  2. Cherisse says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    That is awesome! Love all your sewing ideas!

  3. xo, Jersey Girl says

    May 23, 2012 at 5:36 am

    This is absolutely adorable!! I wanna try it out for my nieces!

    Stopping by from the blog hop 🙂 Happy to be your newest follower!

    Hope you get a chance to check out my blog 🙂

    xo, Jersey Girl

    hairsprayandhighheels.blogspot.com

  4. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    So cute! I love your blog. That is very creative, and it looks adorable on her! Thanks for linking to our Handmade Tuesdays party.

  5. Rachel says

    May 26, 2012 at 3:57 am

    How cute is that?! It looks super easy too. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  6. Sarah says

    May 27, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    Thank you everyone!

  7. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Love it! Featuring you on Handmade Tuesdays today!

  8. kate lewis says

    June 29, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Oh wow Really a unique and a creative usage of apparel .I like your creativity very much.
    http://www.apparelnbags.com/womens-tanks-and-camis.htm

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