Friday, April 3, 2009

dad's madras plaid - not any more


the before photo of the shirt





I took another shirt out of dad's closet (this one was on it's way to Goodwill) to make it in to a dress for Mallory. I have fallen in love with this one. I think one of the reasons I like it so much is because I remember him wearing it in the summer and now to see her wearing it is really sweet. I took some photos of the process which I will share in the next few days. I promise, it's simple. I got the great idea for the red and white polka dot waist band from dana at made. I love red and white polka dots and this added a nice feminine touch. This time I put the buttons in the back and I kept turning it around wishing they were in the front, but in the end after I added the red band, I liked them in the back.
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15 comments:

  1. meganApril 3, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    LOVE IT!!

    all of these shirt redos are making me want a girl
    :-)

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  2. BarbaraApril 3, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    So cute! I love what you are doing with these shirts!

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  3. lemoniepantsApril 3, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    You've been busy!!! this one is cool... I think my favorite too of the "redo's"... zane better watch out, he won't have any shirts left.. I'm totally going to copy you when I get home, Jeff hangs onto clothes FOREVER... so this is a good project to clean out his closet.
    I got some cool new fabric here... I can't wait to get home and start working on stuff again. It's been FREEZING with snow every day...
    I love all the stuff you've posted... hope you guys had a great spring break!
    Casino Royale and Marley and Me are out on DVD... I feel another movie night coming up!
    M-

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  4. lemoniepantsApril 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    oh- crap... this is MELISSA... not EMILY.. I'm using Em's computer at her house :-)

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  5. danaApril 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Oh Traci, I LOVE this one! The plaid with the red is a great combo. And I like that you put the band higher up, empire waist style. The buttons in the back look great too. Your Mallory is too cute.
    Another great one!

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  6. ShannonApril 3, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for your comment Traci! I have the "featured on luvinthemommyhood buttons" ready if you would like one :) I would love it if you would put one on the site, in fact it would make my whole week. Let me know if you are interested.
    That dress is adorable, I have a shirt all ready for me to make one of these for my little one.
    Have a good weekend.

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  7. Lettie B.April 3, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    I think this is my favorite one yet! I love the shirt you used and the red looks so nice. And I like the buttons in the back. Very cute! Oh why do I have no daughters?!

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  8. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopApril 3, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I love it! I have never had any desire to sew...never! But you make me want to. lol Your baby girl is so cute!

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  9. MarjorieApril 4, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    CUTE!

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  10. StaceyApril 4, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    So cute....love the detail you used!

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  11. BiancaApril 4, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    adorable!! I'm going to be giving this shirt-to-a-dress a try this week - wish me luck!!

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  12. TracieApril 5, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love these. So cute!!!

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  13. CeliaMay 5, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    WHat a great idea! Love it!

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  14. JessicaApril 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Do you have the pattern or a tutorial that you used? I've never sewn before but this is making me want to!

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  15. JessicaApril 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Do you have a tutorial that you used or a patter or something? I have never sewn before but this makes me want to!

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