old t-shirts to funky dress

I found this great idea and tutorial here, put my own spin on it, and it's my new favorite thing to make!  My girls are lovin' these fun and comfy t-shirt dresses/tunics, and they can help design their own by picking some of the colors or t-shirts.  I had a big pile of t-shirts that was going in the "get rid of" pile, which I instead decided to keep, and voila, perfect for this upcycling project!  I can wait to head to some thrift stores to find some more fun stuff.  I'm going to try one for myself next!

We were in Chicago for a couple of days and I was looking forward to an opportunity to snap some great "modeling" shots in the new dresses, but the weather was cold and rainy so instead we hung out at the hotel and they danced on the window ledge. Not exactly what I envisioned, oh well.

high-rise super models

checkin' out the view down below

a little dance show

because they thought the ledge was a stage (with curtains and everything)!

another dress of the same style

what fun!

and my big guy had to get in on the photos too!

upcycled sweater from my closet

I found this great tutorial for repurposing an old sweater on Tea Rose Home.  I've been going through closets transitioning (albeit slowly) seasonal clothes and I had the perfect sweater for the project! It was a little fitted for my taste, the neck was big and it was thin (making too cool for winter even though it was a sweater).  I also had, on hand, the right knit fabric for the ruffle.  I like projects I can do quickly and easily without a bunch of trips to the store and a big supply list! This fit the bill.  I'm so happy with how it turned out, and now I'll actually wear this.  Please excuse, in advance, photography by a six-year-old.  We've got some things to work on!

If only I had a baby girl...

....then I wouldn't have to use Baby Alive to model these pants. Isn't this outfit great? It's a onesie, ruffle diaper cover, hair flower and card, all part of a gift for a new baby - along with rosettes for her four sisters and mom!  I fell in love when I saw this fabric! It's nice to use something other than pink for baby girls and this color is elegant and soft.  Ooooh, I love me some ruffles!

oooh yea, there she is, plastic legs and all!

Fabric-palooza!

So, I spent nearly two hours today at JoAnn's perusing, thinking, hoping, and not finding some of what I needed (which often happens for me @ JoAnn's).  I decided to run to Hancock on my way home. I recently went to Hancock for the first time in several years when I found out they carried something I could not find anywhere else!  I thought it would be a quick run in.  Boy was I wrong!  They had tables of clearance fabric.  It was so overwhelming, I couldn't even get through it all, so I'll have to go back.  I had that completely-overwhelmed-can't-figure-out-where-to-turn-next feeling that happens when you get so very excited.  The husband didn't share my excitement, especially since he was waiting, with two kids, for me to meet him for lunch (I was just over 1/2 hour late).  Oh well, some things are worth it!!  (In particular, if you have a Princess Tiana fan, or would like something made from Big 10 team fabrics ((other than Wisconsin and Nebraska)), let me know as I got some good stuff.  Check out my haul!! :-)