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Introducing….the Recycled T-Shirt Halter/Tie-Back Dress ePattern!
In a few days (Update: now available!) I will be releasing my newest pattern to my Etsy store so to celebrate I am giving away a copy of the pattern to THREE lucky blog readers! This is a 33-page PDF tutorial with 6 pattern pages and includes ALL of my tips and tricks for sewing knit fabrics on a regular sewing machine. The dress takes approximately 2 hours from start to finish and there are many options for customizing the dress to your liking!
I’m also celebrating the addition of my Recycled T-shirt Skirt/Skort ePattern to You Can Make This!
Start saving your t-shirts, knit clothing and scrap fabric now! My daughter received so many compliments and inquiries on these dresses that I decided to make it into a comprehensive tutorial that even the most inexperienced sewer can follow!
Recycled T-Shirt Halter / Tie Back Dress ePattern via lilblueboo.com
My original PDF pattern & tutorial includes:
:: 33 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
:: 92 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
:: 6 pattern pages which include separate patterns for sizes 12M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5 & 6
:: Bloomers pattern for the 12M and 2T sizes
:: Options for halter straps, tie-back loops, or stationary straps
:: Options for customizing your dress by adding a ruffle, pockets, and racing stripes/graphics
My friends, including my “consultant” Shari (of Happy Chickadee) and Deanna (my newest tester), helped me with the testing and provided amazing feedback and tips to ensure that it is the perfect ePattern!
Enjoy the gallery and make sure to read the rules below for the giveaway!
Recycled T-Shirt Halter / Tie Back Dress ePattern 2 via lilblueboo.com
Recycled T-Shirt Halter / Tie Back Dress ePattern 3 via lilblueboo.com
Recycled T-Shirt Halter / Tie Back Dress ePattern 4 via lilblueboo.com
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED – Winners of the Recycled T-Shirt Halter/Tie-Back Dress ePattern are:
Thanks to everyone for the amazing response to my giveaway! I would have never imagined I would get 192 entries! Will someone please, please tell me how to “number” my comment section so I don’t have to count by hand anymore though! That took forever and I kept losing my place!
The pattern is now available to purchase directly from my blog sidebar store or my LBB Etsy Store for $12.00! It is an informative 33 pages (plus 6 pattern pages) with 92 color images and diagrams to help you through every step. It even contains an entire section of “options” and ideas for customizing the dress!
GIVEAWAY (originally posted 7/30/2009)
ePattern GIVEAWAY to THREE lucky blog readers!
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment and I’ll randomly pick a winner next Friday, August 7th!

Rules:
:: US, Canada and the whole wide world welcome!
:: Enter before this Thursday, August 6th at midnight (eastern time)
:: Make sure to leave your email address in your comment as well if it isn’t available through your blog or profile.

Extra Entries:
:: Follow my blog and leave a comment telling me you do!
:: Add my button to your blog and leave me a comment telling me you did (or that it is already on your blog!)
:: Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment telling me you did!
:: Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment telling me you did!
I’ll announce the THREE winners on Friday, August 7th!
Good luck!

About Ashley Hackshaw

Living a simple, creative life in #smalltownusa Bryson City, NC. Renovating a 1960s ranch house and an old train depot. Thank you for reading! Read more in my about section. 

Comments

  1. Angela says

    Oh My, my girls would love those dresses, but that would mean I would have to give up some of my t-shirts:)

  4. TheMuscatoHansens says

    Ah SO sweet! I have been trying to make pants out of tshirts for my 7 month old, super comfy but not even close to PERFECT. Would be so fun to have some help!

  7. mommybridges says

    I follow your blog! You recently helped guide me in the right direction with making a dress for my daughter (I had just gotten a sewing machine). The dress turned out great and I would love to have these patterns and tips so I can continue learning and creating things! Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway!

  13. mama*thayer says

    These are so fun! I've been thinking about playing around with some knit fabrics…this would help!

  23. Scott & Malarie says

    Follow your blog on google reader!! Love all of your posts! You are SO talented

  26. Sunnymommie says

    so cute!!! I want make one for my daughter and nieces! i love to recycle.

    I m follower 🙂

  28. Vindiciti says

    My daughter would love this, and I have an awesome thrift shop bin (1 trash bag for 25cents) to look for supplies in!

  29. Vindiciti says

    Oh, and I follow your blog because you have great outfits and tutorials for little girls. My daughter keeps begging me for more gauchos!

  30. see pea says

    "ooh! ooh!"
    *waves arms frantically*

    Oh yeah – I started following your blog a couple weeks ago and I simply LOVE it!

  31. Brandi says

    I was just weeding out some of my old t-shirts. Between this and the little skirt tutorial, I think I could make some real cute stuff for my little girl!

    I follow you and I have your button…I'll come back and let you know when I blog about the giveaway.

    Thanks!

    Blessings!
    Brandi

  35. Grateful Gramma says

    Ooh, I really need this pattern! Yesterday I was at a thrift store that had a bag sale on clothes and I picked up a bunch of knits just so I could try to repurpose them into clothes for my granddaughter. Bought some knits from a fabric store too. Don't really know what I'm doing, though, so this would be the perfect help.

  37. Tami says

    I would love to have this. I could use this pattern to repurpose my boys' (I have 3 sons) t-shirts for my precious little girl so she doesn't look like a boy. So count me in. BTW, I love your blog and have visited often since finding you. You inspire me to make and create all kinds of things for my little ones.

  39. Rebecca says

    Yay! I'd love this pattern! Thanks for the chance to win it! We've got t-shirts up the wazoo around here!

  41. Lisan says

    Waw! So much loveliness!! I would love to win this one! I've got the tshirts ready and my babygirl needs some more dresses for our trip in a few weeks!!

  42. Ozgur says

    I have already told my friends about your blog although they do not have their own blogs.They are from all over the world.I am sure they all enjoy your blog as much as I do.

  43. Sandra says

    Love this pattern! Please make sure to announce when it makes it to Etsy. I have to buy it if I can't win it…
    I've been following the blog for a while now and love your creativity!
    Hugs,
    Sandra
    The Netherlands
    [email protected]

  45. Sylvie says

    Oh would I love this pattern!! I have tried many times to sew knits and get horrible wonky results.

    Love your site and all your creations!!

    Sylvie

  46. Sylvie says

    Added your button and made a blog post.
    I tired to keep your site a secret but really your stuff is just to cute to keep to myself anymore.

    Sylvie

  47. Shannon ONeal says

    That is so cute! I'd love to make a few of those dresses for my little girls!

  48. michellejohnnie says

    OK, those are darling dresses and want a pattern. I NEED a pattern. The only thing I ever follow are tutorials and I want to try a pattern to see if they are any different and how they are different. As you know, I have stalked you for a while, but today…I became an "official" follower! Because I like you and because you have so been kind to me, I will link to you on my blog! I hope you sell a ton of these!!! You rock! (DO I need to enter seperate entries to have a better chance of winning?)

  56. Jamie Lynn says

    I am a follower of your blog!
    Jamie Harris
    maddiemackdesigns.blogspot.com
    lovelongtime.blogspot.com

  57. marisa says

    I'm so excited about this giveaway! I'm very new to sewing and I just love your blog and can't wait o brave it and try some stuff!!

  62. Julie @ Joy's Hope says

    I want this so very very much. But I am sooooo sad that my husband just got rid of a zillion tshirts… all would have been just perfect!!! Suppose some closet raiding is in order.

  66. Cristina says

    LOVE, LOVE LOVE it!!!! I wish I could make those for my lil girls…so different than the everyday clothes for girls today…love it!!! love ur blog too!

  67. Francheska says

    I follow your blog and I have a precious little one who would gets loads of compliments in that pattern! Love your blog! Please pick me:)

  68. Susan says

    NEW TO FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG AND ITS MY NEW FAVE! I GET EXCITED WHEN I SEE IT IN MY DASHBOARD!
    [email protected]
    I'm adding your button to my blog AND blogging about the giveaway

    THANKS!

  73. Angela Neil says

    I tweeted!!

    LilBlueBoo is havn a Recon Tee Ebook pattern GIVEAWAY! Head over to her site for your chance to win! Drawing is Aug 7th

  79. shoogyboogy says

    I would just love to have some of your creative ideas. you'r so productive. aded you to my new baby blog.

  80. j.g.photography says

    I looovveeee your blog! Thank you so much for all you do! Much love, and I hope I win!

  81. Natalie says

    Oh I love this and your blog!! I am a new fan and it brings a smile to my face to get your feed! 🙂

  86. Pam says

    Adorale and a great idea to boot. Now if only I could sew! Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest.

  87. Brad n Becky says

    I'm a newbie to your blog and have been loving it!!! Love, love, love the dresses in your giveaway and would really like to make them for my little 1 year old. SEW CUTE!!!

    [email protected]

  88. audreypawdrey says

    These dresses are adorable! I have been wanting to experiment with jersey and would love to win!

  89. Julie, Little One-of-a-Kind Design says

    very very cute! Would love to score this pattern! plenty of daddy's funky tees to transform!

    i'm a follower too!

  90. Cristi says

    I'd love to try more sewing projects — I have lots of old t's and a very willing 3 year old model.

    I'm following to find more great ideas!

  93. The Healthy Mum says

    With 4 daughters and many old college T's, this pattern would be wonderful – your idea is adorable! I will put a link to you on my blog – thehealthymum.blogspot.com!
    email: [email protected]

  96. Cole's Corner says

    Congrats on getting to YCMT. I was lucky enough to test it and I love it… and my little girl is on their webpage! 🙂

  103. Jess says

    I LOVE this, and I have Two girls that I can make it for. 🙂
    paul and jess lewis {at} gmail {dot} com

  109. Fancy Frosting Team says

    That is adorable! I am looking for a fun pattern to make for nieces birthdays coming up soon! Enter me!

    haleybug80{at}hotmail{dot}com

  112. Courtney says

    Please enter me for the contest, I've been looking for some cute refashion ideas for the pile of tees I've got sitting here for a while!
    Thanks so much for the chance.

  120. ~linds says

    I just found your blog, but I'm definitely going to be following. Such a cute pattern!

  122. Anne says

    Thanks for the opportunity! This is so cute. My little one needs some of these dresses!

  123. Kelly says

    I've repurposed a couple of tees for my Monkey Mae but never with a pattern! They all turned out a bit wonky. I hope I win! Pick me oh Random Generator!!!

    laterbetty at gmail dot com

  126. Drew says

    I have always wanted some great tips on sewing with knits – I'm hopeless. This project looks like so much fun!

  128. kristinorth says

    My husband's got a pile of tshirts just waiting for something like this! Thanks for a chance to win.

  134. prenticefamily says

    I am so excited about this! I have so many tshirts that don't fit anymore just sitting around my house and it would be perfect to help meet the clothing budget for our constantly growing daughter. Even if I don't win, I'm putting this on my Christmas list so I can be sure to have it one way or the other!

    musical.girl at gmail dot com

  148. Wendy says

    I just bought my first sewing machine off craigslist last weekend. This giveaway is for me!
    wendylowry at gmail dot com

  150. Sara says

    I've got one girl and one on the way. I'm a novice sewer, but am loving the idea of sewing my own stuff. the creative possibilities are endless. Thanks for doing what you do!

  151. Pececito arcoiris says

    Just found your blog via MADE, and what you do is fantastic!! I love the dresses!! I do not know to sew, but I have received a wonderful sewing machine for my non-birthday…so I have to learn!
    I'm at pececito dot arcoiris at gmail.com
    My first try sewing (by hand) is in my blog: pececitoarcoiris.blogspot.com
    It is an appliqué for a t-shirt, based on a book from Eric Carle.

  152. sweeter than cupcakes says

    I've been scared to sew with knits, so I'd love to get the details from your cute pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.

  161. asklisam says

    These are so adorable! I would have never thought of old t-shirts to be used this way.

  162. The Paxton Family says

    Yeah! I ADORE finding new crafty blogs to follow! I added you to my "Crafty People" blog list on the side of my creative blog!
    Thanks for having such a fun blog!
    [email protected]

  167. Melissa [IS•LY] says

    What a cute pattern! After my first t-shirt revamp for my little Penelope, I think I'm going to make more! It was so easy and so fun!

  169. mer says

    I just found your blog through MADE but now have you bookmarked. Those dresses are just too cute – I hope I win! My two girls would look super cute in dresses made from their brother's cool graphic tees. And I blogged about it on my blog too, but it's set to private so I hope you can take my word for it.
    [email protected]

  174. Staley Mc says

    I love this pattern!! I follow your blog! I love your blog you have so many great sewing ideas

  181. Attilio says

    preeeettiiieee is what comes to mind 1st. 2nd is pleeeeaaassseee choose me….illaria looks such a cutie in her border sundress, have to send you a pic. would love to make more easy lovely dresses.
    illaria and mama

    [email protected]

  187. Kim says

    love this dress…everytime i see it somewhere on the web, it gets cuter and cuter!! would love a chance to make one.

    kim

  188. Kim says

    i'm also a follower of your blog via bloglines AND i've recently purchased your skirt/skort pattern.

  190. Karen says

    I am not new to sewing, but love to learn tips from other creative souls like yourself. I love making clothes for my two small girls, so I am eager for a new pattern. Thanks for this great offer. I hope I can be your lucky winner!

    [email protected]

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