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I’m close to 6 feet tall (5’11” and 3/4″ to be exact)….so I think this outfit qualifies as “Big” Blue Boo. I made this asymmetric tunic to wear over my grungy jean cutoffs that I live in everyday. (I need a tripod obviously so that I can take photos without using my master bath mirror!) I LOVE it and was tempted to wear it 2 days in a row….have I mentioned that my closet has been empty lately? This was an emergency outfit.


Upcycled from a variety of t-shirts and some stretchy yardage….it has a cute and funky pieced look! I’m working on a maxi dress length too. I think I’ll leave the bottoms unfinished when listing them in my store so that they can be customized for length. The tricky part is finding the right t-shirt combinations that don’t end up looking like Lil Blue Boo kiddo dresses!

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

  2. janimal says

    You look totally smoking hot in that photo. Seriously!
    Is this a pattern I can buy, PLEASE!?!?!?!

  4. littlecumulus says

    So. freaking. awesome!! It doesn't look kid-ish at all, but I can see how that would be tricky to do. I love the tie-dye you've incorporated. I would totally buy one if you made some with short sleeves! 🙂

  6. Red Door Home says

    Your top looks fabulous – not too young looking but just right. I too am tall and finding longer shirts is very difficult. You did a great job with this.

  8. Amy H. says

    LOVE IT, would wear, and WANT to!

    I love how it is razor back…

    {your SO tan, jealous!}

  9. Teresa says

    Are you kidding me? You look awesome….oh yeah, and the dress/tunic is pretty adorable, too. 🙂 This 5'1" girl greatly envies your height.

  11. Kestlyn says

    Ashley, you totally do NOT look like you're in a kiddos' dress! Amazing job. Can't wait until you have the pattern available!

  12. Nikki - Lilybug_Designs says

    Love it! I had no idea you were that tall. I am that height as well. I hate trying to find clothes that are long enough for me.

  14. ellie says

    please please please offer a pattern! I am a "lurker" to your site but have been stirred to comment because of this dress! I don't have any kids, so while I love your normal stuff/patterns I don't have any use for them. But this, this i would wear daily… And made out of some of my old shirts, fun!

  15. Andrea J says

    this dress is really great. the combination of the empire waist and the section down the side is really fantastic

  16. Jessica says

    That's hilarious. I'm 5' 11 3/4" exactly too and my husband jumps to the punch whenever I say anything but.

  17. Outofmymind says

    Even a woman's size lil blue boo would look darling. I had some ideas for plus size women like me but my sewing sucks. So super cute on darling skinny chicks.

  18. kpmattingly says

    Fun! I think I need a serger….Don't know how to use one or how I'd buy one…but I still think I need one. And then all of your patterns! 🙂

  19. SAMZE says

    oh my gosh…are you really that tall?! you must be an absolute head turner in person (i mean you already are on screen!)!!! you can make anything look beautiful. you look amaaaaazing in that dress.

    such a cute dress! 🙂

  20. Lovely Little Nest says

    Oh my gosh, this is cute AND creative ~ I love it!

    Great DIY project. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  21. Lynn says

    SOOOO CUTE! I remember asking you so long ago if you had (big girl)patterns cause I loved all the "little" things you make! This is awesome!

  24. Jeff and Erin says

    I soooo heart this. Maybe my sewing skills will catch up one day and I could actually attempt this. And I would totally wear this two days in a row… and maybe sleep in it too.

  29. Forever Owen says

    I love it! I wish I would've seen this before I went to the beach! It would have been a great beach dress or swim cover-up as well as the tunic! You are beautiful! Glad I'm not the only one that has to use the mirror for self pics! Tripod… an investment, i'm sure!

  31. Room to Inspire says

    It is lovely – and being tall myself (I am seriously 5'11" and 3/4" as well!) I can't wait till they hit your store!

    Chelsea

  32. stephaniecorfee says

    ooh! ashley! di you see that i commented and wished for a maxi dress length on FB?? or do we just think that alike?? i want one!!!
    ans to the comment about ladies being 5'12"….heehee i often say i am 5'13" : )

  34. Attilio says

    i was in bologna, italy over this weekend, and saw a lovely woman in a similar kind of dress…i so wanted to go up and ask her if she got it from you!!!!;-D
    becky

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