Skirt to dress refashion!

Skirt before!

I bought a skirt at the thrift store over the winter.  I loved the pattern and the material was very nice- thick and slightly stretchy.  I had originally planned on just making a skirt for my older daughter, but when I really looked at it I liked how the thick waistband would hit my  youngest daughter about empire length.  So a dress for baby girl was born (like she needs ANY more clothes!)  The dress had a zipper in the back so I cut off about 2+ inches on either side and kept the A-line shape.  I sewed elastic along the bottom of the waist- now at the empire waist and I don't think it needed it.  Once I buy a seam ripper- I'll probably take it off.  If only I did it the proper way with casing instead of simply stretching and sewing!!  I used the sides I cut off to make thick straps.  I LOVE how it turned out.  I should have hemmed it up, but I really like the length- no matter how impractical it is for an 18 month old!  I think once I get the elastic out of there I'll be able to stick a shirt underneath to extend the season a bit. 

I like my new dress mommy!

Pretty little poser!

Blurry back of  the dress