Have you ever had a random idea that turns out better than things you planned & planned like crazy? This was one of those ideas for me. Serena had so many cute little outfits from last summer that were outgrown, but I really wished she could still wear. I've been known to go all chop-shop on stuff to make it last longer so I decided I'd do that with a few of those. Today's project is my favorite one.
We started with this bubble romper. I loved the cotton flower overlay over the onesie part. It was definitely too short for her to wear anymore, so I flipped up the dress part and cut as close to the top as I could:
And trimmed up that raw edge with pinking shears so it wouldn't look like a mess or get stringy:
Then a grabbed a pair of bloomers that did fit and measured about an inch & a half up from the waist and cut again, so I'd have enough fabric to fold into a casing.
I made the waistband casing and snaked a piece of 1/2 inch elastic through and finished stitching it up
Now I had a cute pair of stretchy bloomers and a little tank top:
But the dress part was split up the back by design so it was more of a kerchief style top now, so I thought why not go one step further on the cuteness scale? I pulled apart of few silk flowers I had (that were perfect color matches too!) and then hand sewed those onto the bloomers using yellow embroidery floss. I made french knots so they would stay on really well and the centers of the flowers would look pretty:
I am seriously in love with this outfit now. It's perfect for those crazy hot days we've been having.
I also love how the bloomers snap open, so it's easy to change diapers. And it is a perfect fit over her cloth diapers too (unlike the incredibly tiny pants the stores sell with little dresses).
2 summers of wear, originally cost $6.99 and now is cuter than ever. LOVE!

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Very cute! What a great Idea :)
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
Nina
Vraiment adorable...
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Anna
Fabulous! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is genius! LOVE! I am doing an America the Beautiful series right now on my blog. I hope you will hop over and check it out!
ReplyDeleteJenni (your newest follower)
kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
What an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it! This is sew cute.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such cute stuff!! I LOVE the flowers on the bum. I also cut up clothes to make them last longer. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is darling - tho I think the wearer is part of what makes it so cute! Great way to get another summer out of it!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this!!! So cute and creative!! I can't wait to try it out on my little girl! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea...Love it.
ReplyDeletevisiting from fireflies and jellybeans...to cute love it
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Cheryl again so sorry to have upset you. I sort of wear my heart on my sleave and feel horrible when I have upset anyone. Belive me it wasn't my intentions. I like to sew, craft, and it seemed like we had things in common. Again just wanted to invite you to my party. I don't know what the point of a party would be if I didn't inivte people like you to join. Again so sorry and if you would forgive me I would be happy to grab your button for my blog. Again sorry. I am a nice person if you would give me a chance.
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ReplyDeleteAdorable! New followers.... :)
ReplyDeleteSewStylishBoutique.blogspot.com
Cute!! Makes me wish I had a girl!! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Too cute! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for linking to Bacon Time. I am featuring your project on Friaday morning features. Hope to see you soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love the flowers you added to the back of her bloomers. I think your project is so cute and my readers would love it. I hope you stop by my blog and link it up to my party.
ReplyDeleteJennie
http://willowbeanstudio.blogspot.com/