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Tuesday, September 08, 2015

tank top toddler skirt

When the end of summer arrives, I find myself doing a lot of cleaning, organizing and downsizing of my closet. Part of my process is actually going through the clothing I don't need and finding new ways to repurpose it. 

This year I had a handful of tank tops that shrunk but I knew they could be used to create some cute toddler skirts for Lucy! Creating kids skirts from t-shirts and tanks tops is SO crazy simple and fast and a really wonderful way to upcycle clothing. I'm not always thrilled with a lot of the pattern and color choices in kid's fashion so upcycling adult tops are a fun way to add unique pieces to your child's wardrobe.

Begin by cutting the straps off a tank top. My tank tops were the perfect length for Lucy so I simply cut the straps off but you can adjust the length and even the width depending on the size of your child.

Keep in mind that you will be folding the top over and adding elastic which means you will loose another 1-1 1/2 inches.

Next, turn the skirt inside out. 

Fold over the top edge (about 1 1/2 inches) and pin it and then sew it in place leaving a 1 1/2 opening. 

Cut a piece of elastic (I used 1 inch elastic) that is the length of the waist and insert it into the casing. 

Sew the ends of the elastic, letting them overlap just a little and then sew the opening of the casing closed.
In a matter of minutes, the skirt was finished!

It was so easy I sewed three more!

Such a fun and easy way to breath new life into old clothing!

49 comments:

  1. So cute! Daughter mom and skirts! ;-)

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  2. What an awesome idea!!

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  3. What an awesome idea!!

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  4. Bella idea! Originali e molto rock!
    Good idea! Original and very rock!
    Eli

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  5. This post made me smile a lot Alisa! Not only the great idea with making some skirts for Little Girls - also the funny gifs and the beautiful Pictures and Outfits. Just love this post! :-)

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  6. ha ha :D
    fantastic idea!
    and lovely model ;)

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  7. great idea! Lucy is so cute

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  8. Great idea! I always love seeing photos of Lucy. I posted the link on my Facebook page so my friends can see it also. Thank you for the idea.

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  9. ok. toooooo adorable!!

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  10. adorable! and stylin just like her mama!! xoxo

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  11. Lucy makes such a cute model!

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  12. Super adorable! I have an almost three year old boy, but this post was still inspiring! Thank you!

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  13. I have grandsons but you've inspired me to get my sewing machine out and recycle some clothes. Sweet skirts. Sweet little model.

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  14. Anonymous4:40 AM

    I did smile at those pictures, Lucy looks so lovely in her new skirts! So cute. What a good idea to use your clothes in this way.
    Sara

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  15. i read your blog every day...just checking in to say this is the cutest! lol! love your idea and your sweet model :) thanks for sharing

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  16. The skirt is an awesome idea and Lucy is getting so big. She sure has a great personality. Like the clip of her dancing.
    Barb
    Charlotte, NC

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  17. You are really a wonderful woman ... congratulations !
    I love everything you do ... especially the beautiful girl <3

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  18. Miss "L" sure put a smile on my face this morning! What a blessing she is! :o) If I were there I would give her a great big bear hug!! Great idea! All the skirts are amazing and sure look adorable on that cute model! Have a blessed day!

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  19. Lucy is such a cutie! She sure is growing up fast!

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  20. She is a doll and a chip of the ole block..........I see you and her daddy all in that sweet little girl!

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