February 03, 2012

a Valentine's Day outfit . . .


I am not usually one to make outfits for my girls for themed holidays, but I had a Lamour honey bun laying around, and thought it would make a cute top for my little girl.


I took a couple shirts that she had outgrown, cut the white one short, and cut the sleeves off the pink one, and sewed a bunch of fabric strips together . . . and voila!  A cute little top that she absolutely loves!  I still have over half of the honey bun left over and eleven days to figure out what else to make with it . . .


And here's another little tote for a birthday girl today.  The fabric is a retired line called Sunwashed by Sweetwater.


28 wonderful people left a comment:

diane said...

Stopping by from confessions of a fabric addict. I love your projects! What a cute shirt for a cute little girl..a great idea. And I love the bag also. Beautiful fabric.

Sheila said...

Weren't you clever to think of the little top for your sweet little girl , she looks adorable in it . The bag is just sweet as well :-)

Alisa said...

Great work, Rebecca!

I'm not a valentines fanatic at all, but this top is cute. And it really fits the theme of my blog, Making more with less!~ :-)

**nicke... said...

that is adorable and she looks so happy in it too! fun!

Heather said...

What a little doll! That is just adorable. Great job, Mom! :o)

Heidi Staples said...

Visiting through Crazy Mom Quilts -- I follow you through email too. Love the top -- my girls would go nuts over that. The tote is darling...such a great size. Beautiful work!

Tania Grim said...

aww what a sweetheart she is . I love it. The nice thing about love day is the clothes can be worn all year and it wouldn't look as funny as a halloween costume.

If Toys Could Talk said...

What a cute little top - and your little girl is ADORABLE! I like that you repurposed her old shirts for it.

AnnieK said...

Precious! Such a clever way to get a little more wear out of clothing. Kiddos sprout out of things so quickly, don't they?

Katy Cameron said...

Aww, she looks so cute in that top, and so happy with it!

Pam said...

What a lovely, little dress that can be worn for any occasion! The bags look great, too!

Carolyn J. said...

Cute dress and cuter model!!!

Michelle (LemonadeGal) said...

Seriously, could she be any cuter? She lo0oks so happy to model for you! The dress is great, too. :) I never thought of using outgrown shirts. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Dayna said...

That photo of your daughter in her new dress is just oozing cuteness! I love it! What a fun idea.

KatieQ said...

The dress is adorable. Of course when you're that cute, you could look beautiful wearing a paper bag.

Michelle said...

Your daughter is adorable! And her new top inspired. She looks so pleased with it.

Sarah Craig said...

What a beautiful dress for a sweet little princess! Whoop whoop for coming up with this great design!!

Sonia said...

Cute! You did an awesome job. :)

beth said...

what a cute little dress!

Sue said...

Love the top for Alyssa! It is so cute. I know what you could do with the left over fabric....your cute niece would look so sweet in a matching top :) Just a thought :) Take care and keep coming up with great ideas.

Mary said...

That is super cute! I love it. Seems like Aunt Sue may have an idea for your left overs but I was going to suggest a bag for carrying Valentines in. They still do them for schools don't they? She could use it for 3 or 4 years and you would have the memory.

Fabrics N Quilts said...

What a great top, and adorable model!
Whoop Whoop!

Carla said...

How adorable and I love her smile!

Elizabeth said...

That little top is SO cute! Love that fabric line!

And your bag is really cute!

xo -E

Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...

Hi,
I'm your newest follower. I linked over from Pleasant Home, I saw that you won a giveaway. Congratulations!
I think the top you made your daughter is so adorable. The little tote is so sweet too! You are a very clever lady. So nice to meet you!
Julie

Sue said...

That top is so sweet & so it your little girl!

notes of sincerity said...

Oh how cute!!! :o)

Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs said...

Your top is adorable - but I'm not sure it has anything on the cuteness of your model! Thank you for linking up - Good luck!