Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Big lady skirt becomes little girl nightie

Another summer nightie for Isabella.  This one I recycled from a very large skirt I rescued when tigying up our playgroup dress up basket - there's no way a little kid could walk in this thing without tripping up...
so I thought I'd put it to better use!
Isabella was particularly difficult to photograph (she is usually very obliging) for this 'shoot'.  I took 20 or so photos but the best ones were of her up top and of her photographing the paparazzi!
I made the pattern up and the sleeves sort of 'evolved' but I think they work.  Isabella loves wearing her new nighties to bed and she looks lovely and floaty and ready for sleepy land when she trots off to bed.

8 comments:

Kristine said...

I was admiring a pretty nightie in French store Jacadi only today that was exactly this style. Only problem was the price tag - $110. A little too much for a nightie. Much better to make your own - especially when they turn out to be this cute.

Cassandra said...

So sweet! It must be so light and comfy on a hot summers night.

Lizeylou said...

That is so clever. My girls love wearing a nightie - think we might just have to give this a go!

Teresa said...

You did a great job - it looks great! Great idea.

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Kristy said...

Oh that turned out so beautiful!!! Love the added touch of the little velvety bow too!

Christie said...

Who wouldn't want to be lovely and floaty before bedtime? So sweet!

rockmelon said...

great job, thanks so much for sharing.