You know I’m officially crazy when I stop a mom in the park and ask if I can take a picture of her baby for my blog. As if a blog is something that she should understand and clearly want to be a part of. Cuckoo.
Anyhow, little Natasha’s mom was agreeable, and I am grateful because I really wanted to show the world how cute her superhipster get-up was. Project Runway fans, look out!
Her mom wanted me to credit her friend Sandy for giving her the idea to take her own t-shirt and sew up the sides. Sorry I didn’t get too many more instructions than that, but for the crafty among you, perhaps you’ll be inspired. Plus, just sewing two side seams doesn’t sound too hard. This rookie mom did it by hand. Natasha’s dress has some cute postmodern embelishments, too. A bonus is that the pants (check out the ruffly legs) are also derived from a refashioned t-shirt.
Love it or hate it? Or use the polite term that I learned on BabyCenter – “not my style”.
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Love the ruffley pants. Sometimes Milo comes home from preschool in pants like that… cute dress too! When are we making one for Scarlett?
I absolutely LOVE THIS! And my Goodness- what a beautiful little girl!
Eureka! Thanks for the inspiration. I’m so on this!
And, yes, what a lovely little model. I’m glad Natasha’s mama gave permission.
So cute! But I could never make that, I’m sure!
LOVE it! Baby Natasha is totally working it, and that is such a great idea for an easy shirt! (And is that a little pocket embellishment on the front? Cute!)
Heather, Whitney — It was so great to meet you at BlogHerCon this year. And I’m so glad I was able to get your book. I love it!
If someone who is crafty could give directions or a better idea of how to create this little outfit I would appreciate it. I have a very underutilized sewing machine that I would love to get some good use out of.
Thanks!
i totally do this!! i’m working on creating a set of patterns for all sizes right now.
so cool. i searched all over for t-shirt to girls dress inspiration but couldn’t find one, this is PERFECT. i’m blogging it now, and then i’m off to find another old t-shirt.