Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Refashioned Skirt





So I've been looking for a skirt to re purpose into something for my girls to wear. I can't take credit for the idea though. Have you checked out the Ruffles and Stuff Blog. If you haven't you should! Disney is fantastic at "rehabbing" old clothes and making fabulous jewelry. Anyway I found an old skirt that I got from Urban Outfitters a few years ago. It's to small now but I just couldn't part with it!



First I took it in on one side so that I could preserve the zipper that's on the other.



Then with the extra fabric ( I used the hemmed edge that was left over) I cut out my straps and attached them to the top!



This is how it turned out! I love it! The best part is it was super easy. Please disregard the polka dot pajama bottoms. Brin was not happy about modeling and I wasn't about to ask her to change pants.



There was even enough fabric left to make a sweet Barbie dress!

If you're interested in the tutorial that I used to make this please check out Ruffles and Stuff here http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/10/tutorial-cheaters-guide-to-fancy-dress.html!

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17 comments:

  1. What a neat idea. The top is adorable!

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  2. This is adorable. Great job!

    Feel free to stop by my blog and enter my necklace giveaway!

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  3. What a great idea!
    Following you from Trendy Treehouse!
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  4. Oh, my munchkin would love that. I bet it's twirly too......thanks for the idea!!!!

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  5. So adorable! I've got to start digging through my closet for an unused skirt or two.

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  6. Thanks Ladies! Disney at Ruffles and Stuff has the greatest ideas!
    -Julie

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  7. Very sweet - you did a nice job...

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  8. Super cute! What a great way to recycle a skirt. I love that Barbie gets her own dress too!

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!

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  9. Thanks Ladies! It is so nice to read your sweet comments!
    -Julie

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  10. I just saw this post too...I think I love this one even more! You are so talented! Thanks for posting at Favorite Things Friday and for the comment! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. I am so impressed!! I love repurposing ideas like this...way to go!

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  12. How very pretty! Love barbies dress as well...

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft On Thursday at Life As Lori... Please join me next week for another great party!

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  13. that is really cute. i love repurposing cute fabric.

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  14. Thanks so much ladies! I'm feeling the love!
    -Julie

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  15. Oh how sweet! :) Love the little dress for the barbie too!

    Rachelle

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  16. It turned out so cute! I'm featuring you at tomorrow's Penny Pinching Party so stop by and get your "I Was Featured" button.

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