Tie dyed shirt + onesie= one cute baby dress

This is a project I made several months ago, but I'm just now posting. Surprised?

Anyway- here is what I started with:


And here is what I finished with:

(Front)

(Back)

Want to see how I did it? Read on:

First, I cut the onesie in half like this:


Then I used my embroidery machine to put this cupcake on for the recipient's first birthday.

Then, I laid the bottom portion of the onesie on the shirt, and cut it about an inch above the top of this piece. The bottom of the shirt became the bottom of my dress. No hemming. Sweet!



Then, I cut a 1 inch piece of t-shirt, sewed it into a tube the same size as my onesie waist, and then sewed it to the bottom piece. This adds back all the fabric we are taking away by sewing seam allowances.




I didn't take any photos of the next steps, but all you do is gather the upper edge of the tie dye skirt piece and attach it to the upper onesie. Then, sew that part, right sides together to the bottom of the onesie and you are all done.


Check out this tutorial for even better instructions and photos.

I'd love to see this if you make one! Comment and let me know!

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