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How to Reuse a Tshirt to Make a Toddler’s Summer Dress.

Lauren — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:06:05 +0000

Although summertime ended yesterday I want to keep the warm thoughts alive! I decided that I would make a summer time outfit out of an old tshirt. As you may already know, I am a sweaty girl. I spend time trying to find clever ways to reuse tshirts that I just can’t wear anymore. I thought I would share this idea I found in

So, here is my version of How to Reuse a Tshirt to Make a Toddler’s Summer Dress.

1. Turn your tshirt inside out. Remove the sleeves and neckline (cut about 2 inches extra from the neck line).

2. Find the center point of the bottom of the shirt. Measure 6.5 inches on either side of the center point and put a dot. Then measure 2 inches down from the neckline and mark the side of the shirt. Cut the excess fabric from the sides.

3. Make your tank sleeves 2 inches thick. Cut from the outside edge with a slight curve.

4. Sew the sides of your tshirt/dress together (correct side to correct side). Keep your dress inside out and sew the edges of your sides down to the dress.

5. Cut the tops from your tank top sleeves. Tie a cut knot.

6. Turn your new dress inside out and find a cute little girl to give it to.

Think warm thoughts!

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How to Reuse an Old Tshirt to Make a Baby Bib.

Lauren — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:24:13 +0000

I don’t have any babies yet (except my dear pups Neko), but I do know a lot of people who do. This is a really fun way to reuse and upcycle your old worn down tshirts.

Here’s How to Reuse an Old Tshirt to Make a Baby Bib:

1. Pick out a fun tshirt.

2. Iron it.

3. Cut out (starting at the collar) a bib shape. Make sure you cut both the front and the back of your tshirt.

4. Turn your shirt wrong side out.

5. Sew the sides and bottom of the bib. Leave a bit of fabric unsewn at the top of both sides (by the collar).

6. Grab the bottom of the bib through the collar (that you have not sewn yet) and turn your bib right side out.

7. Cut the back side of the tshirt away from the collar.

8. Fold the extra fabric in towards the wrong side of your fabric. Iron it to keep it folded down. Sew the top of your bib.

9. Cut your collar at the half way point. Either just tie this around your baby’s neck or attach some velcro with a hot glue gun.

There you have it. A bib that is easy to make, fun, and unique!

The next time you clean out your tshirt drawer make some upcycled baby bibs!

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Quick Tip: Share Maternity Clothes

Lauren — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:41:28 +0000

Ask your friends and family to share their Maternity Clothes! If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant any time soon, check with any of your friends and family that have given birth to a beautiful baby recently to see if they would be willing to share clothes with you. Even if you pay them for half the dollar cost of the clothes, you will still save money. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.