Go Mama Monday! - Skirt Refashion

I've been so inspired by all the refashioning going on in blogland. So fun!! After I made this skirt for my daughter and brainstormed it into a dress instead, I got to thinking...

 When I was at our local consignment store I found this skirt.

It's an XL in girls, but it was so super cute! I thought why not?!?

 For the shoulder straps, I measured for my daughter's shoulders and cut two strips of coordinating fabric 11 inches by 4 inches.

 I sewed each one right sides together, leaving the bottom open.

 I turned them, sewed closed the bottom, and top stitched all the way around the edges.

 I put the dress on my daughter and pinned on the straps.

 Then I hand stitched the straps on the inside at the base and an inch higher too for added strength and stability.

 I decided it would be fun to dress it up a little with a flower!

I cut 2 strips of fabric and sewed down one edge with a long gathering stitch.

 Then I pulled the thread and gathered it up tight and sewed the edges closed.

 I stitched one on top of the other and then attached the flower to the dress with a big button! Cute!!

 Of course, she couldn't have a new dress without matching hair bows. I use these instructions: https://www.theribbonretreat.com/custom/modules/FreeProjects/PDFHowtoMakeKorkerRibbonandBows.pdf

 Even better than I imagined!

Perfect for twirling!! 

I am no longer limited by sizes!!

I'll just make it work and make it cute!!

Have fun!!