A little repurposed sundress, I cut the old worn out straps off the tank top, took it in on the sides, made arm "holes", and added ribbons that tie up for straps. The smocking is shirred so it will stretch. The embroidery was on the shirt already and I added a jeweled stud for some added sparkle. If you want to make a similar dress, here's the basics
materials -
old t-shirt preferably with some fun design elements
ribbon to coordinate
child's measurements
'pattern' from above (you need to draw your own based on pattern info)
blunt needle
fray check(optional)
Step 1: create pattern and cut fabric (use the bottom of your t-shirt as the bottom of skirt to avoid hamming the dress)
Step 2: Shir or smock top portion of front
Step 3: put front and back right sides together and stitch side seams
Step 4: around top and arm holes use a zig zag stitch (or serger) to create a rolled hem
Step 4: pin ribbon along back leaving long tails and stitch it on - don't forget to backstitch. stitch along top and bottom edge of ribbon
Step 4: pin ribbon along back leaving long tails and stitch it on - don't forget to backstitch. stitch along top and bottom edge of ribbon
Step 5: pin two lenghts of ribbon to the inside top edge of front, stitch them on so they are secure
Step 6: cut all ribbon edges on an angle to prevent fraying, edge with fray check if you like
Step 7: You're done!
