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September 12, 2011

Dresses from Shirts

Do you remember a while ago, when I had an ill-fitting shirt and I made it into a dress for my girls by shirring the waist??  That shirt refashion post is here, and here's a couple of pictures from then:
Well, they loved it.  But the problem - - only one dress - and two girls.  So when I saw a stripey tank at a garage sale for $.50, I knew I'd use it to make another dress.  Once again, super easy, super cute.
 If you haven't used elastic thread yet, you have to give it a try!! (here's what to look for, and here's a video on it shrinking - so fun!)

And another shot of my models:

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Mandy BeyelerAbout the Author
Mandy is a Craft Blogger who enjoys all things DIY - she feels that if she can do something, you can too, and provides tutorials to help you along the way. She enjoys being a mom to 4 awesome kiddos and blogs from the Kansas City area. Please add her to your circles. You can also find her on and

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9 comments:

  1. okay.. you finally hooked me.. I am going to try this with the elastic thread... It better work woman! :)

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  2. Those turned out great! What a couple of cuties:)

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  3. What a great idea and they look so comfy. Cute girls, too!

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  4. Love the idea! Cute girls! Daughter on the left looks just like you.

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  7. What a fab use for a too big tank! Your girls are precious! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

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  8. I love it! I am totally going to give it a try :) I found you on the A Little Tipsy DIY under $5 link party.

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  9. Definitely trying this! I 'm to pick up that thread thanks!!!!

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