Every now and then, I like to share a loved post from the past. Some are 3, 4, and even 5 years old (wow, has it been that long?)…..but are such fun projects to make. I revive my old tutorials all the time for myself and pull up the instructions on how I made something, so I can make it again. And even though some of you may remember this, many of you are new around here…….so today's post, is an oldie but goodie!!
This tutorial for turning a Tshirt into a Dress with Braided Collar was originally posted 7/27/2011.
Comfy and light and summery. Perfect for my littlest one. And really, jersey knits seem to be the most cozy thing to put on her soft skin.
Now, fold the braided circle in half and attach the center of the front half of the circle to the top edge of the front of the dress, right on top of the strips of fabric that you sewed in place. Do this step by hand, using a needle and thread. Curve the braid along the top edge of the dress and it will stay in place and continue to curve nicely. (Unless you braided too tight, then it will have a hard time curving.) Now attach the back half of the circle to the outside of the back of the dress, right along the neck line. (Need help with hand-stitching? Click here.) Be sure that there is extra braid at each side, to fit nicely over the shoulders.
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Thank you for this great tutorial! And I'm not sure if this is from the past or not but we have had colds this summer like crazy. I'm not even sure how that works but I'm sure it has to do with our uncharacteristically wet summer.
What a great idea for re-purposing an old t-shirt! If we had kids this little still I know I would be making a bunch of these. I still might make a couple of them up and give them out as gifts though.
Crazy how similar your kids look!
Love this!!! I just finished one for my daughter today and it looks great!!! Thank you for the easy to follow tutorial!!!
I know I just commented on another blog post, but I just was browsing and came across this adorable dress! I am always looking for great ideas for my baby girl! I've come up with a few fun ideas (http://www.diyfordays.com/diy-12-18-mo-bubble-scrunch-shorts/) , but thanks for sharing this!