When its time to organize and declutter, I fill bags to donate for charities or pass down to friends with younger kids.
I have one separate bag where I place those items that have something about them I just can't part with. Sometimes it might be for sentimental reasons or sometimes there is just something unique or appealing about it and it seems to sing out,
"please repurpose me!"
While sifting through one such bag looking for project ideas I came across an old (really old) skirt of Kayley's and immediately thought Ella would love these colors.
I have one separate bag where I place those items that have something about them I just can't part with. Sometimes it might be for sentimental reasons or sometimes there is just something unique or appealing about it and it seems to sing out,
"please repurpose me!"
While sifting through one such bag looking for project ideas I came across an old (really old) skirt of Kayley's and immediately thought Ella would love these colors.
When she was here for her "Nana Sleepover"
(our summer tradition)
I showed it to her and asked if she'd like me to make a skirt for her out of it.
(our summer tradition)
I showed it to her and asked if she'd like me to make a skirt for her out of it.
Ella eagerly answered "yes"
so I couldn't wait to get started.
I loved the little pintucks in the original skirt.
(probably the reason it made it to the "special bag")
(probably the reason it made it to the "special bag")
I just made a casing for an elastic waist band
and a tulle under slip for an extra layer underneath to hang just below the hemline giving the skirt a little fullness.
and a tulle under slip for an extra layer underneath to hang just below the hemline giving the skirt a little fullness.
Now she'll have an outfit.
6 comments:
You're so talented! It looks perfect on her.
Adorable! (Of course.)
She LOVES it! She even wanted to wear it for her school pictures yesterday!
Love this...especially the meaning behind it :)
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What a pretty little granddaughter. I love the outfit!
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