Well, well, well. It seems I am on a skirt making tear. Yesterday I took one of the Engineer's old work shirts, some scrap fabric and whipped this little skirt up. I had a plan and then I threw the plan out the window and made this instead. I'm really pleased with how it came out and I always love giving new life to old clothes. I even have enough shirt left to make a second skirt. This has me thinking... uh oh, that always leads to trouble! As I was saying, I was thinking about just how many things can be made from men's old shirts. I'm sure that you too, have seen your share of clever re-working tutorials using the good old button down shirt.
Why not add my own re-makes to the fray? I'm going to see how many skirts I can make from the couple of old shirts I have in my "formerly loved" pile. You may just see a month of skirts from shirts in March with tutorials. Why not? Sounds like a good time to me! What do you think?
Edited to add: Oops! Did I forget to mention that this skirt is for an 8 year old. So... it's all about kid size skirts. For now....
Go for it....of course depends on how big the 'Engineer' is as to how many skirts.....D x
ReplyDeleteYes, what a marvelous idea...nothing like a fun challenge. Looking forward to the March reveal! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt - fab. But wouldn't do for my shape - it would make me look the size of a house! You must be very slim? X
ReplyDeleteVintage Tea Time, it is for my 8 year old daughter ha! Wouldn't suit me at all!
ReplyDeleteI have to make my self an outfit based on the tune "Green Sleeves" I am thinking a skirt and top made only from the sleeves of green shirts. Who knows what I will do with the body of them. Lots and lots of skirts for my niece or any midget friends I can make in the near future I guess.
ReplyDeleteI love it. Glad that it is for a little girl or I'd have to come and steal it. Look forward to seeing what March will bring.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the value of recycling the beautiful fabrics to be found in men's shirts. And the buttons, too, of course.
ReplyDeletexo
I love the layering you've done here! Elasticated skirts are the main 'clothing' I can sew - hate deciphering patterns!x
ReplyDeleteI love refashioning shirts:) skirts, drawstring bags, so many possibilities - been to a jumble sale for 20p shirts all washed and ready to make my daughter a quilt:)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I want to find a way to make one of these, but adult-sized for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I want to find a way to make one of these, but adult-sized for me. :)
ReplyDelete