Sunday, June 5, 2011

Apron to Dress

Remember this little apron I got at the thrift store not too long ago?


Well, I mentioned in that post that I knew exactly what I was going to do with it. I have been dying to make L's little summer dress out of it. I needed just a little bit of that white islet, but haven't had a chance to run to the store till now. So, made her little dress this morning.

Here is what I did...


I cut arm holes then got that little lace embellishment and used it for sleeves. I found those cute flowers right next to the lace and had to get it for the dress also. It went so perfect and is so springish.


Then I cut off the bottom and used part of that for the bloomers and the other part as bias tape for the arm holes. I had just enough for both arms.


There wasn't enough for the bloomers so I had a little white islet fabric for part of the bloomers.


I love the way it turned out!


It's light, airy and summery. Oh, I added some more flowers to the back of the bloomers, partly so L knows which side is the back and partly cause it was cute.


There is L in her new dress and her little friend E. They have so much fun are are just the cutest together! I brought blood oranges to Angel Day for Little League and there is already a stain running down the front of the dress. Nothing a little stain remover and wash won't get out.


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7 comments:

  1. That is just unbelievably cute! What a great upcycle! But then again, you can't go wrong with such a gorgeous model!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  2. Lorrie@ The Victorian Rabbit said....How cleaver you are. I love this idea. It's so cute. I'am your newest follower. Have a great week, with love from the The Victorian Rabbit

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  3. What a genius idea and a great way to upcycle! I am so in love with the bloomers!

    If you don't mind I would love it if you linked up to my weekly upcycled/stashbusting linky pary (Upcycled Awesome) at www.thetshirtdiaries.com or use this link: http://tinyurl.com/upcycled49

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  4. Wow. This is so adorable! Beautiful work.

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  5. Hey Kristen!!! You are my member of the week!!! Come on over and check it out!!! Thank you so much for sharing and we all hope you continue to!!!

    Shana
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  6. This is amazing! Great job, it is just adorable! I love yellow, it's my favorite color!

    xoxo,
    Amy

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