Though summer may be winding down for some of you, it's roasting hot here and our friends Down Under are just beginning the summer season. So there's plenty of time for making what I like to call, a Shortie.
Refashioned from a men's T-shirt, it's a playful take on a simple shirred dress. It's a onesie shorts outfit, or....a Shortie!
The top was first sewn with lines of orange to make the color pop and then sewn over again with orange thread on top and elastic thread in the bobbin.
And to make the Shortie work, I added a crotch piece made from the sleeves of the shirt so that the hems match:
Waiting for Dad at the train station never felt so fun....
A tutorial, pattern, or something for the Shortie is in the works.Now enjoy your warm summer night!
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Is beautyfull :) Kalex from Hungary
This is adorable! I wanna wear them!!!:):):)
sooooooo cute!
nicola xx
You are truly darling. I've been reading your ideas for awhile now and just dreaming about one day being the kind of seamstress you are. These ideas are so fun. Here's hoping I can find time to pull out my machine and try to sew...
Oh, my goodness -- so creative! Is that our friend, elastic thread, working hard for you?
sweetness!!!! one day i will try that elastic thing, looks awesome!
So brilliant! I love it!
So, so cute! Your daughter is so beautiful!
Oh, I love this!!! Though I was wondering, since my child is still in diapers, is there any way to easily add snaps to make diaper changes simpler than completely undressing her?
musical.girl at gmail dot com
oh, so so cute Dana! I might have to try these for my littlest girl come summer down under. Your daughter is the perfect model!
so fun!
OH I CAN'T WAIT for directions on how to do this!!! I know my little one will love this - especially if I can use one of dad's t-shirts, because he is the BeesKnees!
I love it so much! I just not quite sure how you used sleavs for the buttom part.. Can`t wait for tutorial! Thank you ones more!
How fun and summery! I'm in denial about summer ending, so I'm pretending that it won't (at least anytime soon). I'm looking forward to reading your tutorial. Alexander probably wouldn't look too good in the shortie, so I won't make it for him :)
P.S. It looks like Goose and I have similar taste in shoes.
Oh yeah, I didn't see the crotch piece, either. Maybe it'll be more clear in the tutorial.
I want one for me! Well, except it'd be unpractical for all those twin induced runs to the restroom. Maybe next summer... Ofcourse, next summer maybe I'll be making some for my girls :D Fun!
OMG!!! These are sooo cute!!!
Jodie :)
Love the orange thread contrast and the idea to use sleeves for the bottom. And looks like the photo shoot turned out okay after all...or did you go back another day? :)
Super cute!!
I remember wearing something like this when I was little. I would love to make my baby girl one but just haven't gotten around to it. I guess that tutorial will spring me into action:) - I love this one!!!! And to reuse a short even better.
Oh and I live in Florida it is STILLL so HOT here. Yuck!
LOVE it Dana! It's so cute on her I can't stand it!
SUCH SUCH SUCH a great idea! I just love rompers, or excuse me, "shorties" and to refashion them from a men's shirt is GENIUS! I just refashioned some baby pants for my little one from some of my old pants and now I think I'm addicted to the idea, so glad I found your blog! (:
I'll DEFINITELY be making this asap and posting & linking to you. Thanks!!!
oh dana....that is super cute! such lovely, happy color, I can't wait for the tutorial!
This looks so cute and comfortable!! I want one!!
Oh yes indeedy - i will make one of these for my little one once summer hits - love the colour too
FABULOUS! I want a tute please! So cute! Great photos by the way! They turned out so good :)
What a fun blog!! I am so envious of your incredible talent here. Your work is really beautiful! Makes me wish I had a little girl so badly!
I like this shortie dress! ...and the color is so "summer"!!!
This is really cute, Dana! And it looks so comfy. Do you think it would look really silly if I wore one? ;-)
How sweet! Your pictures are absolutly gorgeous!
So cute! And so nice to recycle old clothes for adults for childrens clothes!
Lotta from Finland
Fantastic! So nice. Cute girl too!!!
beautiful! So bright and cheerful!
so consistently amazing. Do you ever have any projects that don't turn out so cute? Your work makes me excited to sew more.
Hey! I had a few of those when I was a kid. My mom made them for me. They are great for super muggy summer days.
BTW, your model is so adorable.
This is so cute! TFS!
I love this! Can't wait for a tutorial!!
This is just wonderful. I can't wait to understand how you did the crotch piece better. cool!
I would love to see a tutorial on this, I can't wait! You are so talented!
anna_l_meyer@hotmail.com
Adorable, as always. I love the sunny yellow. I'm gonna have to have a go with the elastic thread!
wow I just posted about my jumper or shortie here a few days ago. : http://loviesformybabies.blogspot.com/2009/08/jumpers-for-girls-my-new-fav.html
I was working on a tutorial too but you might beat me to it.
adorable yellow :)
Wow, can't wait to see how you got sleeves to become a crotch! hahaha! Really!
Seriously?!! You are incredible! I love it!
Can you please show me how to make this in big girl sizes? I want one! Love your blog!
I think it's adorable, but I'd probably only want it for up to size 12M or so...because, after that, it would probably be too complicated for potty-training...
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
how did I miss this, its so cute... love this simple idea, and love the contrast of the threads on the shirring... you clever lady.
This is AMAZING! Too bad my husband doesn't wear such fun colored tees.
Wow! Its amazing. I love following your blog. Your ideas are so creative and just too cute! Also, I was just thinking about learning to sew with an elastic thread this weekend. Thanks for being inspiring!
Wow, I'm so in love with your 'shortie'!
Kristin
I love that orange thread contrast! amazing what you do with your machine
So cute and comfy looking!
What a great outfit and a beautiful little girl wearing it! Thanks for sharing it.
So cute and I must say, your photos ROCK! So fun and entertaining - you can feel the energy!
shanna
the shortie is really cute! the colour looks great with your daughters blonde hair.
I would like to make one for my girl as well but it just isn't worth it this summer. I've sewn one of your shirt-dresses two weeks ago and can not post pictures of it because it is too cold for the goatling to wear it. What a shame... Anyway, I love your pictures, they are always so vibrant!
Beautiful! I love this. Could you explain how you put in the crotch piece? Thanks.
That shortie is adorable, and very clever. I have yet to try shirring or elastic thread - one of these days I will give it a go. Can't wait to try your tutorial. Thanks!
...saw a picture of your daughter on Sugar City Journal - too fun. I love that pattern, that is also on my 'to-do someday list'!
Great shories. Love the yellow fabric you used!
chase ^___^**
People LOVE your shortie! They think it's a giveaway on my blog. I hope there's not terribly disapointed:)
Also, love your photos. I don't think people realize how much they 'make' an outfit. You do them really well!
'Kathleen
I love ALL your stuff. I am not a sewer or knitter so even attempting to do these is comical. Do you sell any of your creations???
lins.ernst@yahoo.com
oh wow??? I would love to try and make it... beautifully perfect :P
I will gladly PAY for this tutorial! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!
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