Monday, February 1, 2010

Hand Dyed Ruffled Flower T-shirt Dress...Whew!

It's FINALLY done! This beautiful little dress has been in my mind for months now but dip dying fabric, flower stenciling, ruffling, ruffling & more ruffling...who has the time? But alas, (and yes, I just said 'alas') after weeks of wishing and hoping for time to craft it's finally done! Oh, & did I mention it's made entirely from men's white undershirts?!
There's lots to do in this dress. Like jumping on couches...Grocery shopping...giving your mom the stink-eye...And oh the accessorizing you can do! Her hat is the one I crocheted from this post & I made the legwarmers from the arms of an old sweater. (tutorial coming this week!)I just LOVE the way the bottom ruffles look with the cardigan! Whew, I'm so glad this one is done with, perhaps I'll be able to sleep at night now. (;
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26 comments:

  1. JanelFebruary 1, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    So, I left you a really awesome comment, but when I hit submit I lost my internet connection and my awesome comment! So, I'll summerize b/c now I'm really tired:

    CUTEST DRESS EVER! Definate WINNER!

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  2. AlliFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Samster is such an adorable little girl. Really...she is just so dang cute!

    As for the dress.....LOVE it! And I love all the different looks to it with layering. Win or lose, its a winning look for sure :)

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  3. The Oxford FamilyFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    So cute!

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  4. LunaMoonbeamFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Love it!!!! And, I'm sorry, but that back shot is KILLING me. You've got such a cute little munchkin. *grin*

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  5. Gabby MalcuitFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    I love it! She's soooo cute. Great photos. Hope you win! Really like her shoes, too.

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  6. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    That is beyond adorable- I can't even believe it! So cute! Oh and I love the leg warmers!

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  7. JoFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous dress (and model - could she be any cuter????)

    Oh and that is SO not a simple entry. My entry was so simple that I was almost too embarrassed to submit it.

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  8. TiffanyFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    That is really cute and I like that you went purple...luvn baby gurl in purple.

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  9. Goat GalFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Well I am inspired to go get some t-shirts and start dyeing!

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  10. Lily Ruth's MamaFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    ah.door.ah.ble. seriously. I will be making one as soon as you post the tutorial!

    Oh, I forgot to mention that I give you shout-outs on my blog all of the time because you rock my world!

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  11. ShannonFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    I am also entering the contest, and cannot believe how much creative freedom there is! I lerve your entry! It's like Dana's turkey skirt (technically called the Can-Can, I think) met your curtains met the sienna dress met a grape popsicle! Yum!!! :o)

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  12. AngelaFebruary 2, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    I must admit, occasionally, the ruffles get to me (I have a boy, so frilly is not really our thing). But this dress is too cute. I love it with the hat and boots. Very stylish!

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  13. JoanneFebruary 2, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love this! And Samster looks freakin' ADORABLE!

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  14. Cheryl G.February 2, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Dang...that's the cutest dress I've ever seen. Your daughter makes it a masterpiece!

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  15. TonyaFebruary 2, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    ADORABLE! Your daughter is sooooo cute and that dress is awesome! LOVE IT!

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  16. AmandaHFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    SO DARN CUTE!!! I love dying stuff, it's so fun to see what you can come up with from a plain jane white tee. Good Job :)

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  17. eight helping handsFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Wow! That is amazing! Beautifully done! You definitely should be in the running for winner!
    BTW, have you thought about opening your own botique of girl clothes? I bet it would do very well....just sayin'!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    You have the cutest kid EVER - and this outfit it just adorable. Good job! I love it, and I'm sure everyone else will, too. :)

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  19. NatalieFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I love it. Samster is an adorable model! I agree with you, simple is good. Your hard work on the ruffle definitely makes it fancy enough in my book!

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  20. MauriFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I LOVE this dress! The color is beautiful and all those ruffles are to die for. What a creative mind you have! Can't wait for the tutorial. And the leg warmers looks so cute on her little legs. :)

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  21. Mique (as in Mickey)February 2, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Oh my goodness- this is ADORABLE! I love it. I hope you win. ;)

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  22. CassieFebruary 2, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    That is so stinkin adorable!!

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  23. msamFebruary 2, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I LOVE this dress!!! I wish I could make an adult version for myself. And your daughter is adorable in it.

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  24. daniii♥February 3, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    adorable!

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  25. Embellished BayouFebruary 5, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    That is just TOO precious, and I absolutely LOVE the color you chose!

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  26. SandraFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    That is adorable!!! You did an awesome job. I've been too lazy to try hand dying but you've convinced me to give it a go. BTW, I've loved your blog forever & am such a fan, so about fell over when you left a comment on mine.

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