Re-Purposing

Lately I've been trying to figure out cheap (free) ways to keep up with my growing baby. She's HUGE and grows out of everything almost immediatly. We were trading clothes with friends that have a baby girl a year older than her but she's caught up with all of them (craziness). Instead of buying cute dresses, I decided to just make them. I have the sewing skills and the material so why not? My first dress turned out okay but it looks weird on her and she only wore it once to Ryan's baptism. Not being one who is easily defeated, I set out to make dresses that were worn all the time.
My friend and I have been talking about getting together to tackle this issue for weeks. After rescheduling 3 times, we were finally able to meet. She brough over a sweet eyelet sundress that she loves but never wore and we were able to make 2 matching dresses for our little girls out of that one adorable dress.

Charlotte's dress turned out so cute!

Adelyn's dress was so sweet on her! I was so excited and motivated that 2 great dresses were made for only the cost of thread that I was on a mission. Next up was this knit pattern that I have that had been scaring me for a few weeks.
I started with an old t-shirt of Jason's and ended up with an adorable halter dress that is perfect for summertime activities.
The detail work is what scared me and it turned out to be so easy!

Tonight I'm going to make some cute ruffle skirts out of old white t-shirts and I have plans to make a 4th of July dress for Charly using an Old Navy flag shirt. Can't wait!