This project is in partnership with Sprout HP.
This week’s Refashion Runway challenge is gingham. I didn’t win the last challenge but my friend Kara from While Camden Sleeps did for her amazing refashion so make sure to check out her DIY! Congratulations, Kara, you definitely deserved to win, I’m so proud of you!
BEFORE:
I got this men’s XXL shirt because of the beautiful mint color. I instantly had an image pop in my head of making it into a short crop top with a high-waited skirt for my little girl. I’ve partnered with HP to help me make this project go more smoothly.
I printed this fashion sketch and took a picture of it with my Sprout HP so that I could use it as an outline and add my own design!
Then using the HP Sprout pen, I sketched what I wanted my design to look like after the refashion.
Let’s see how it executed!
BEFORE:
After:
*let’s pretend the buttons on the skirt are right down the middle and not to the left, shall we? 😉
I used the front of the shirt as the back, with the buttons on the back of the top and the skirt. I made it very simple in the front and with the pleated back that already came with the shirt, I think it looks adorable in the middle front.
I pretty much used every part of the fabric, I even used the collar I cut off as a headband! Turns out, the length of the collar fits perfectly around my girls head and with the button and the button hole on both sides, you close the button and there you have it! Easiest headband ever.
What you’ll need:
-An oversized button-up shirt
-1 1/2″ width elastic
-matching thread
-needle or sewing machine
-scissors
Estimated time: 2 hours
Budget: $18
Skill level: A confident beginner to an intermediate
These are the challenge themes in case you’d like to follow along with us!
Week 1: Combine Floral and Geometric or Stripes
Week 2: Gingham
Week 3: Handbag, Tote bag or Clutch
Week 4: Maxi Skirt or Dress
Week 5: Boho Chic
Week 6: Asymmetrical
Week 2: Gingham
Week 3: Handbag, Tote bag or Clutch
Week 4: Maxi Skirt or Dress
Week 5: Boho Chic
Week 6: Asymmetrical
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You are a sewing genius! Can't wait to see it on her!!
Love it! I sew too, and love the inspiration you share!!! I will be sure to do thus for my little sisters!!!!
In Christ,
Emily
This is so cute! I need to make more time for sewing.
You are wonderfull
Great upcycle! It has my head spinning with ideas. Come share your post at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
You did a great job! It looks really good! 🙂 xx
WOW! This is amazing!! Wonderful job. I wish I could sew ::sigh::
Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!!
Pinned 🙂
XOXO
and voted! 🙂
Your refashions are executed so well, Sarah. Great craftsmanship! I love the crop top/skirt/headband. Great use of fabric!
Really cute!
I love the transformation of the shirt! What a great way to reuse the shirt!
liz @ sundays with sophie
Cute!! How crafty too! XO
-Lauren Blair
http://www.prefertobedemure.com
Wow, how creative you are. The dress is just adorable. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Very cute! Pretty cool that you managed to use nearly all the fabric and didn't too many extra bits and bobs.
Sew cute! LOL
wow. i saw you do it but I don't know how you did it. Amazing upcycle and amazing outfit! You are just….amazing!!
Cool. Thank you for joining the Small victories Sunday linkup party. Please join again. Pinned to the group board.
Love all your transformations!!! They look so cool!!! and You girl is adorable! XOXO
So cute! Fabulous work.
I admire the yoke detail – very "pro"!
Hi there
Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this on my Round Tuit post this week!
A Round Tuit 270
Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
This is totally darling!! Great job!!
Super cute! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing such amazing creations to our party. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm because we LOVE to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Such a great refashion! And I love the matching headband, too! Great work!
I'd love for you to stop by the Submarine Sunday Link Party to share this crafty creation! I hope to see you there!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party
Wow! That looks totally adorable! What a perfect re-fashion job! This shirt is going to get a great second life, and she sure looks happy about her new outfit!
That is VERY impressive!!! 🙂 Nice meeting you – from ohyheartsiegirl linky. 🙂
what an awesome idea! I wish someone would do this for me haha
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