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My T-Shirt Loot (and Pink Super Hero Boots!)

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I’ve been working on some new knit sewing patterns and I’ve destroyed almost every knit t-shirt, shirt, and dress we have in the process! I was browsing through Marshall’s yesterday and I found about 20 t-shirts on the clearance rack that I could NOT do without….all $3 and $4.
My T-Shirt Loot (and Pink Super Hero Boots!) via lilblueboo.com
I’m working on compiling all of my tricks for sewing knits with a regular sewing machine (you know it is hard!) Here is a sneak peek at what I’m working on:
My T-Shirt Loot (and Pink Super Hero Boots!) 2 via lilblueboo.com

I had to include this photo. Sienna in a recycled knit dress….with her pink “super hero” boots. She wears them in the 115 degree weather…usually walking around the yard in the buff. I wish I could pull these off…..
My T-Shirt Loot (and Pink Super Hero Boots!) 3 via lilblueboo.com

The Sweet Dress

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I love this pattern so much I had to share it. It is The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben. You can get the pattern at You Can Make This.
The Sweet Dress via lilblueboo.com

It is a simple peasant style dress with elastic neck and arms. I made the 3T size. (Sienna measured 37″ tall today at the doctor!) It was really easy to sew and would be great for a beginner. The hardest part was all the ironing at the beginning….but I like that the instructions had all the ironing in one step!
The Sweet Dress 2 via lilblueboo.com
I picked this starfish fabric up at Joann’s (the side says it was designed and made exclusively for them so I think that is the only place you can get it). I loved the bright beachy colors….so perfect for summer! 

The Sweet Dress fabric via lilblueboo.com

Recycled T-Shirt Ruffle Skirt/Skort ePattern

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I am so excited to introduce my Recycled T-Shirt Ruffle Skirt/Skort ePattern (6M to 5T). It is a 20-page PDF complete with 41 images and drawings to walk you step by step through making your own ruffle skirt or skort out of a men’s t-shirt.
Recycled T-Shirt Ruffle Skirt/Skort ePattern via lilblueboo.com
My original PDF tutorial includes:
:: Easy to follow step-by-step instructions and measurements to draft a pattern ranging from size 6M to 5T (pattern is very adaptable to all sizes)
:: 20 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
:: 36 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
:: Bonus instructions for embellishing a matching top (5 full color images)
This pattern will become your little girl’s favorite! You can make a skirt or a skort. My daughter is SO active that skorts are crucial….built-in bloomers! It is one of my favorites to make my daughter and it only takes about an hour from start to finish! My friends love it too! Recycling t-shirts is not only an economical way to make clothing for children, but also an easy way to make comfortable, soft clothing that you could never find in a store!
My friends Shari (Happy Chickadee) and Lisa (ElleBows) helped me with the testing and provided amazing feedback and tips to ensure that it is the perfect ePattern! Both of them are huge fans of the finished pattern! Thanks so much to them for helping me!


Now for the even BETTER announcement (if you’ve read this far!):
ePattern GIVEAWAY to one lucky blog reader!
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment and I’ll randomly pick a winner this Thursday!
  • Make sure to leave your email address in your comment as well so that I can email you the PDF pattern if you are the winner!
  • Extra entry for all followers….just leave an extra comment letting me know!
  • Enter before this Thursday, July 16th at midnight (eastern time).
  • I’ll announce the randomly generated winner on Friday!
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