Big Ol' Shirt ----> Swank Little Dress

[carsoap]

I joined craftster 3 years ago and just last week I finally got around to:

a. buying a functional sewing machine
b. learning how to use it, and
c. actually making something!

So I used this tutorial (with a few modifications): http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177288.0 and an XL shirt and got at it.  Here's what came out:





(The back looks kind of weird here because of the way I'm standing, but there are actually no crazy creases back there.)



This is my very first solo project.  I'm still learning how to sew, so the seams are a bit wonky, but I'm in love with it. 
Now I just need to find an excuse to wear it!


Lovely Rita and I

[mrs.veghead]

congrats!
your dress looks great.

[MoonLightbliss33]

that is adorable!
i want to make one for myself!

[ecinahs3000]

That's really cute! The color looks great on you.

[shirmung]

The "sleeves" are so cute. I have some gigantic shirts lying around and I might just try something like that.

[WIPs]

That's a beautiful dress! I love the sleeves.

[laurniedoll]

That's so cute!
Great job. 

[milwjamie]

Your dress is adorable!! I love it so much!

[shayneblate08]

If you wanted to dress it down you could wear it with some leggings, a cute bolero or a denim jacket/vest. It looks beautiful.

[katie_ramone9]

that is so CUTE!!!! i love it!!! and that color looks great on you!