Thursday, August 13, 2009

My first re-fashion!!

I bought a cute skirt for Ella at the Op Shop but she refused to wear it because it was "too long".
(She is quite a headstrong little fashionista ... and a red-head too!!!)

So I shortened it and added a little ric rac for trim.


Then I took a flower from the off-cut piece and appliqued it to a white t-shirt she also refuses to wear because it is "too plain".


... and voila!!


Let's hope she'll wear it this time!!

Andi :-)

EDIT: We're home and she loves it! Phew!!!

14 comments:

  1. KateAugust 13, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    They look great! She'll be the best dressed kid in town. I love a gingy in pink. XX

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  2. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeAugust 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I love how you have given the little skirt and t-shirt a make-over. It looks fabulous. Let's hope this little girl agrees, they have an innate knowledge of all things pink and glitzy these days!

    Rita

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  3. Sarah - Red GinghamAugust 13, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I bet it looks much better after a revamp too! I love it and I'm sure it will go down well. Love the fabric and the flower on the t-shirt is fab.

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  4. One Flew OverAugust 13, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Goreous Andi! Little miss cannot refuse now!! So pretty x

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  5. EvelynAugust 13, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    She better wear it - it's adorable! I just love that color combo, it's my favorite!

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  6. HollyAugust 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    What great repurposing and revamping!

    Holly xx

    http://twocheeseplease.livejournal.com

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  7. MelAugust 13, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Andi I have had my 4 year old looking over my shoulder as I read this and she said, "Mummy I want you to get some fabric like that and then make it into a skirt like that for me ok? And what's that 'grissly' bit? I want that too." She was referring to the ric rac ;) Now, if i was to actually make this skirt I can assure you she would refuse to wear it for at least a few months until she felt the pressure was off!

    Very cute, well done!

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  8. JulieAugust 13, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Very clever and cute. I hope she wears it now. Just came across this idea and it made me think of you re-fashion, I though you might like a look too. http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/08/teecycle-dress-tutorial-and-giveaway.html

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  9. LurlineAugust 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Dear, oh, dear - these littlies sure know what they want! Let's hope you have approval now - you have made a wonderful little outfit!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  10. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsAugust 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Oh how darling!! I love what you have done with it, how could she not love it? I loved your wedding pics by the way Andi, you guys looked so pretty and happy (well, he looked handsome, you looked pretty), and your wedding dress...just gorgeous. xo

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  11. Leaves of the family treeAugust 13, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Wow - looks great! well done on your uncycling!

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  12. dokiquiltsAugust 14, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    wow--you made it look so simple! and it's awfully cute. my almost-4-year-old hates wearing dresses/skirts right now--i wonder if i can convince her with this outfit?!

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  13. Angela NashAugust 14, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    That is so cute! When I see these things, I wish I had a little girl to dress along with the three boys!

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  14. cathleenAugust 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What a dear little skirt and top. I love the color.

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