T-Shirt Dress tutorial

I love it when I find stuff I already have to make things with. Awhile back I bought some solid t-shirts that were on clearance in her current size. Then while going through my material I saw this left over material and knew it would be perfect for the pink tee. So here we go....

First cut off how ever much from the shirt you want. Just remember you need a 5/8 seam. Then for the material, I measured around Millies torso which was I think 14" then double that for the width of the fabric. Third....Measure your her from about where you cut the shirt off at to the knee or desired length. Fourth, sew the sides together, which will then be the back of the dress. Fifth, gather the top of the fabric.

Now Right sides together and pin all the way around. Then sew 5/8.

This is what it looks like inside out. I luckily have a surger so I cleaned up the inside. If you dont just trim nicely and you can zigzag stick around. Then iron.

and what do you know, you have an adorable little dress....add whatever you please to the top. Ruffles, flowers, buttons etc.....

I keep trying to get her to stand and say "cheese" but she kept squating down. Silly Lady.....and she had to wear her hot to trot boots of course.

Well good luck and have fun.

I was a crazy sewing machine and made this dress from a online pattern I found. I also made myself 2 skirts....will post soon =) Happy weekend.

Felt Pond Playmat

I've been wanting to make some felt playmats for awhile so one afternoon while Dollie was snoozing I went to town and made this little number up. Very simple and not fancy but really, does a 4 year old care....I think not!!!

All you need is some felt squares, plastic animals and a sewing machine.

I just created as I went. Knowing that all he really needs is places to hide his frogs and lizards.

Hours of fun.....makes for one happy mama!!!

Under-the-Sea, Dinosaur and Wild Life playmats to come......after my sisters wedding of course.