purple shirt dress



Since spring is well on it's way here finally, I figured I'd better get making some clothes for the girls.  

Of course you've all probably seen Made's shirt dress tutorial, it's just a fun dress to make and I hadn't made one before, so I thought I'd give it a try. 


I had purposely bought this lovely men's Gap shirt at a rummage sale (probably almost two years ago now), with the intention of making a shirt dress from it. 


So I grabbed it and found that some Innocent Crush went so perfectly with it.  Shattered is my favorite print from this collection, I think I have it in every colorway as well as the yummy voile! 


Emily couldn't stand the gathers around the waist at first, but after a little bribing, she got used to it and has been wearing it ever since.  She's one happy camper.


I've got another one cut out for the big sister, so don't be surprised if you see that sooner or later.
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39 comments:

  1. Such a happy little dress for a darling little girl.

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  2. this is absolute brilliance! such a great idea and yours turned out just lovely!

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  3. Such a beautiful version and model! That one of her looking up at the camera is priceless. You're inspiring me to dig through that pile of shirts my husband just dropped in my sewing room :)

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  4. this is the cutest thing! and it is perfect with the AMH, i adore that print too. Beautiful as always, my dear!

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  5. Cute!! I'm working on sprucing up Savannah's wardrobe today. I've had a shirt I've been meaning to turn into a shirt dress for about two years now. Maybe you are the inspiration I need to make it happen. btw, beautiful model :-)

    Lindsay

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  7. That is so cute and I love it's an actual shirt!
    Your fabric for the waist was just right!

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  8. Turned out great! Love these pictures too- especially the fourth one. :)

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  10. It´s so cute!
    Thaks for the tutorial.
    Cristina

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  11. Love it! And love the splash of Shattered.

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  12. This is so cute! I'm also livong the splash of colour!

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  14. I hardly even noticed the dress, your little E is such a little sweetheart!! Upon second look, the dress is fab. Must check out the tute.

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  16. Oh my goodness, so cute! Can't believe how well the shirt and AMH match! Perfect! :)

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  17. I did one like this just last week! Although mine did not include any cinching. I reused the pocket as a patch on the front for a little embelishment.

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  18. Love the cute details, I would never have guessed that it was a man's shirt though!!

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  19. Those fabrics are dreamy together! Your little one is such a model. I love it! I actually had my mom take my measurements for making myself a dress. You're totally due credit for the impending dress-making in my house. Thanks, Anna!

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  20. I love both of those fabrics together! It looks adorable on your daughter. I just made a dress out of a old t shirt. It's so fun to repurpose things. :)

    justenoughstyle.blogspot.com

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  21. adorable! love the fabric pairing, and her cute grin :)

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  22. totally cute! wish it would look that good in my size!! :)

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  24. I saw this on my reader this morning and its been on my mind all day. It is soooo cute. That dress is on my list. It might move to the top. Great job with the colors.

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  25. So cute!!!! I'll have to give that a try.

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  26. okay your daughter is so stinkin cute!

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  28. This is ADORABLE! I will have to try this one, thanks for the link!

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  29. O.k so sorry if this is a double comment but I cleared my cookies and my computer is acting all weird. So I love this so much it hurts. I want to go thrifting right now for like the same exact shirt so I can duplicate it. Oh and that adorable jacket you made for your nephew? I only have a 1/2 yard of the same fabric so I will not be copying that one :(

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  31. Lovely, especially the sweet belt! (I've been innocent crush quilting too)

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  32. This is sooo cute, Anna!
    She's precious and looks adorable in it!:)

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  33. Ahh, she is so so so cute!! The shirt dress is adorable, I love that you added some Innocent Crush!

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  34. Love the dress, Anna! Emily looks so cute in it too! Now I know I should keep men's shirts!

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  35. shattered is my favorite print in the line too. I just finished and Innocent Crush quilt using the pink/blue/purple fabrics

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  37. oh you did it!! I just noticed this! love the purple! Okay, I'm done with the exclamation points. :)
    really cute though!

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  38. wow, she is CUTE! and please, is there any where i can find a tutorial/pattern for one of these in my adult size? =)it's a little ridiculous, i know.
    thanks!
    laura

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  39. holy cow she is adorable. that little girl knows how to work the camera. and the dress, i completely absolutely love it. it is so sweet.

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