
This past winter, my husband and I traveled to Seattle. And when I found this shirt in a thrift store back home, I had grand visions of doing a 4-part series of dresses made from traveling T-shirts (from places I've visited). One day I'll get to the rest of them. For now, welcome to Seattle!
Made from a man's T-shirt, I used elastic thread in the top and around the waist (for a 70s vibe).
I made a casing on the inside of the dress and added a drawstring made from the shirt leftovers. It's mostly for look rather than necessity (since the elastic thread keeps the waist gathered):
The top half of the dress is longer than I envisioned and bubbles out a bit too much. But with the placement of the Seattle logo and because I wanted to use the bottom of the T-shirt for my hem (since I'm lazy and didn't want to make a new one) well......that's why it turned out long. Some concepts work out and some are a work-in-progress. Next time we'll get it right.
and this photo serves no purpose, other than....I love a little girl in a ponytail.
Thanks Seattle for a great visit!
We enjoyed your sights.
and fine eating establishments.
* Some of you have asked about the Shortie tutorial. As you've gathered by now, my intentions and my schedule don't always coincide. I get distracted with new ideas and now we're in the process of moving. So it may have to wait till next summer. But we shall see!


42 comments:
Oh I love this!! I'm a western Washington native, so this one is especially cute to me!
how neat!! Very sentimental and unique
So adorable!!!Like always!!! You never disappoint!Best of luck on the move!!!
Great idea as always!! I am not sure if I can make one like you did! great photos too!! thanks for sharing.
precious!
Love it, Dana! And good luck with your move.
How do you continue to make amazing things in the middle of a big move?? The pic of Casey is SO funny!
Really reall cute, that elastic thread is making me wish I knew what i was doing on a sewing machine.
Yay Seattle! You totally lucked out on the weather, no?
I can never get my shirting to look so perfect.
Dicks! They have great burgers!!!
Love it and now I am figuring out which t-shirts I can pull out of the closet for something as cute as this.
Love this!!! AGain - you are simply fabulous dear! Don't you think they need to have a "project runway" for toddlers so we can enter and you can whip my butt!!!
So cute. Where did you get her shoes?
This is such a cute idea! Thanks for posting it!
I love Seattle! I'm from there so maybe it doesn't count.
Such a cute idea for your daughter. You have such good ideas. I love your blog because it's totally inspirational.
And way good photos!!
What a great idea! My daughter just today tried to steal my new t-shirt saying it would fit her as a dress (a very LOW - cut dress hehe) But I could do this and she would be SO excited!
That dress (and little girl) is just too dang cute!
Great idea! The dress is great!
I can not hear "Seattle" without thinking of THE hero of my early youth, Curt Cobain.
And then I see your lovely goose with a decidedly grunge-y grey shirt and chucks. I LOVE it! I’m also a little bit envious that you are moving to Austin. Even though I’m quite happy living here on my cosy Bavarian homestead and wouldn’t trade it for anything, Austin is THE place to be right now if you are into Indie & Rock music and fashion… Sigh… Well I have to be inspired vicariously through your blog! I hope everything will go smooth with your move!
Love love love your work!!! Like alwaise!!!You are an inspiration to me!
Awww . . . loved seeing pictures from Seattle today. I'm from there and miss it very much. Your t-shirt redesign is fantastic!! Good job, once again. :)
what a great idea! and LOVE her chucks!! i've always gone with the low tops for makena but after seeing the high tops... maybe so...
girl you have vision...
love this...
you never stop delivering cuteness even in the midst of packing..
and guess what I wanted to tell you, because I know you knew our story... I start packing tomorrow! :)
That is WAy too cute!
Nice dress and a superb idea!
What a lovely idea, Dana. And I don't think the upper half of the dress is too puffy at all. It seems just right to me on these pictures and really comfy too!
Wowie, this one is great, I have some really lovely t-shirts hanging around waiting for a new life!! thanks!
so adorable! love it!
I Love your blog!! Question do you trim down the t shirt on the sides to a certain width?
Another fabulous re-fashion. LOVE it.
Rachel,
I did cut the sides in a bit but I don't have any exact measurements. Sorry! This style of dress is kind of a give-and-take, rather than an exact size/science...if that makes sense :).
And that 'bubbling' is just room to grow; a must in children's clothes.
I love your blog! I just found it from the Just spotted awards. I love love love sewing (just did a stroller overhaul and made a fishing set for the kiddos). I'll be adding you to my sidebar and I can't wait to try some of your projects!
i love it!!!!
i always have lots of old t-shirts but i only used them as a cleaning clothes, etc in the end! your idea gives an old t-shirt another life!
The dress you made is really good! Love it!
That is supremely adorable! I'm always looking for ways to refurbish my old clothes by making stuff for my daughter. I'll definitely have to try this!! Oh, and it looks so comfy, too! :)
She looks so hip and trendy. cute.
This is a great idea and beautiful realisation. Gorgeous model too - looks like she loves her tee-dress!
Thanks so much for sharing,
Best wishes, Rache :)
Oh! Adorable! We're actually going to Seattle at the end of this month and I could just picture one of my girls in a dress like that...
Your work is AMAZING.
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
what a nice dress! i really like how you use old clothing and make new ones, for the kids! thats great!
keep up the good work! /hanna, sweden
funny name for a restraunt heheheheheeheheheheheeh... :)
I almost giggled to death when I saw this Seattle dress and those boys linen big pocket pants.. TOOOO dang cute!!
Also, I read that you moved to Austin. I'm in South Austin so I just might try to stalk you to get new ideas.
I am officially in LOVE with your blog.
-New major fan, Jes
P.S. Totally just kidding about stalking you. Well, not in real life, anyway. I figure it's okay to keep stalking your blog.
jessntone.blogspot.com
I know this is old, but still so fun.. makes me wish i had a girl!
We've included this one as well on dabbled.org today for our clothing refashion roundup... thanks for sharing this great idea!
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Link: http://dabbled.org/2010/02/clothes-tutorials-recycle-your-wardrobe.html
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