6.12.2010

Cutting it Close!



Whew!
I finished my submission just in the nick of time! Melissa's little Trimmed With Love contest ends tonight-- you still have a few hours!



Entry #1-

This little tank dress was made using upcycled men's dress shirts and embellished with vintage trim and buttons from Grandma's stash.

(And yes, I've got a tutorial available for the top coming soon!)






And most importantly, it's finally spring! Yay!






Entry #2-


A twirly skirt, with trim, again from Grandma's stash and a

black and white petti

underneath.



Added a little strip of trim to the tank and made a shrug using Make It and Love It's tutorial. Cutest. Thing. EVER. (The shrug, that is!)
I seriously am going to make one (or two, or three) for me and K1 and K2 and K3.


Wow!
How good it felt to finish a few fun things.
I can't believe how theraputic it is to create. . .



make it wear it

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18 comments:

  1. Mama LuscoJune 13, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    These skirts are wonderful! Every little girl's dream :)

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  2. LaceyJune 13, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Those are so adorable, love the shrug!!!

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  3. The Sewing DorkJune 13, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Wow, you have such a vivid imagination! Love the black and red combo!

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  4. Christie // lemon squeezy homeJune 13, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    How CUTE these are!!! I love them! Great job.

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  5. Melissa @Lilac LaneJune 14, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Awesome Leisel. I love them both.

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  6. Maya KuzmanJune 14, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Oh my! Both are lovely but I think I have a crush on the gorgeous twirly skirt with the petti!

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  7. Maya KuzmanJune 14, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Oh, and I forgot... Good luck with the contest!!!

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  8. JessicaJune 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    These are adorable! I love upcycling . . . and the twirly skirt with the petti is to die for.

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  9. UnknownJune 14, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    How I love this! The contrasting men's shirts are PERFECT for the skirt... lovely, lovely, lovely!
    We have a linky party on fridays- we'd love it if you'd link to this! :)

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  10. Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.comJune 14, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Wow. Seriously cute!!

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  11. amy andersonJune 14, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    I love LOVE love both of them!!!!cant wait for the tutorials!

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  12. BrookeJune 14, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    A-FREAKING-MAZING!!!!!!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!

    And let's hear it for some awesome pictures too!!! You are my idol. Enough said.

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  13. Misty @Creative ItchJune 16, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Love the red & black skirt! Thanks for linking @"Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  14. anne maskellJune 17, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    oh, you are so creative! I love everything. I'm visiting with TTTC, hope you visit me too.

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  15. UnknownJune 21, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    These are too cute! I love to see things for older girls.
    amy

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  16. UnknownJune 24, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    I already told you that I love this, but wanted to let you know that we're featuring you tomorrow. Come on by and grab a button!

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  17. Amy @ Chicy-CreationsJune 28, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    I want that skirt in my size! So cute! I love the shrug. I've been wanting to make some but haven't had any shirts to do this with, I might have to sacrifice one or go look for a cheap one at DI for my little girls!

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  18. sarahJuly 25, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    i love the tank top dress. i agree that it should be in my size especially with all this heat this summer. i will have to keep checking back for the tutorial.

    please stop on by my blog. www.littlecitizensoftheworld.blogspot.com

    i would also love to have you visit my shoppe www.melondot.etsy.com

    warmly, sarah

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