Monday, July 13, 2009

Recycled T-Shirt Ruffle Skirt/Skort ePattern

I am so excited to introduce my Recycled T-Shirt Ruffle Skirt/Skort ePattern (6M to 5T) now available at my Lil Blue Boo Etsy shop! It is a 20-page PDF complete with 41 images and drawings to walk you step by step through making your own ruffle skirt or skort out of a men’s t-shirt.


My original PDF tutorial includes:
:: Easy to follow step-by-step instructions and measurements to draft a pattern ranging from size 6M to 5T (pattern is very adaptable to all sizes)
:: 20 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
:: 36 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
:: Bonus instructions for embellishing a matching top (5 full color images)

This pattern will become your little girl’s favorite! You can make a skirt or a skort. My daughter is SO active that skorts are crucial....built-in bloomers! It is one of my favorites to make my daughter and it only takes about an hour from start to finish! My friends love it too! Recycling t-shirts is not only an economical way to make clothing for children, but also an easy way to make comfortable, soft clothing that you could never find in a store!

My friends Shari (Happy Chickadee) and Lisa (ElleBows) helped me with the testing and provided amazing feedback and tips to ensure that it is the perfect ePattern! Both of them are huge fans of the finished pattern! Thanks so much to them for helping me!



Now for the even BETTER announcement (if you've read this far!): 

ePattern GIVEAWAY to one lucky blog reader!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment and I'll randomly pick a winner this Thursday! 
  • Make sure to leave your email address in your comment as well so that I can email you the PDF pattern if you are the winner! 
  • Extra entry for all followers....just leave an extra comment letting me know!
  • Enter before this Thursday, July 16th at midnight (eastern time).
  • I'll announce the randomly generated winner on Friday! 
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56 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    This is an awesome pattern!! I'm so glad you got it up in your shop!!!

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  2. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)July 13, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Cute pattern! Not sure I could do your pattern justice but I sure would like to try - LOL.

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  3. Jessica GJuly 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Oh, this is a cute pattern!! I hope I win it! If I don't, I have to buy it!! P.S. I love your site!

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  4. LaurenJuly 13, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    What a great pattern! I'm making my daughter a skirt tomorrow afternoon using your tutorial on here, but a ruffly twirly skirt would be even cooler!

    I just recently found you and am loving everything! :)

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  5. Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.comJuly 13, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Serenity would love a skirt like this!! I hope I win!!

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  6. michelle@somedaycraftsJuly 13, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    I'd love a pattern!

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  7. DelbenJuly 14, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Its a great pattern..... would love it if I won. I love your site.... lots of wonderfully creative ideas. Thanks.

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  8. DelbenJuly 14, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Hi....love you blog... would love to win a pattern.Its such a lovely pattern.

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  9. LynetteJuly 14, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    I love that pattern...it is sooo cute! I have a daughter that would look so cute in a little skort! I hope I win!

    lynetteloveridge@yahoo.com

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  10. TonyaJuly 14, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    I'd love a pattern! So cute!

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  11. TWINkle MomentsJuly 14, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    I love making my little girl clothes...this would be perfect for her! i'll also be following your blog now, i love it!! :)

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  12. Two Little TotsJuly 14, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Would love that pattern! So cute!

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  13. Two Little TotsJuly 14, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I am a follower too!

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  14. SylvieJuly 14, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    What a cute little skirt/skort!!!
    would love to win the pattern.
    Just came across your site but I am loving what I see so far. Can't wait to look around.

    Sylvie
    sylviegl@gmail.com

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  15. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHYJuly 14, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Love this pattern! Great giveaway

    Christy
    m.chphotography@hotmail.com

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  16. AnonymousJuly 14, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    What a fun pattern. I have a little girl on the way who will be needing cute clothes! Thanks

    sunshinekmp at yahoo dot com

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  17. Sims FamilyJuly 14, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    I just found you blog and love all your great ideas!

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  18. Vintage Dutch GirlJuly 14, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    I JUST found your blog and have been enjoying all the crafty ideas and feeling some inspiration, as well :)

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  19. SerenaJuly 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I love all of your t-shirt recycle ideas. This skirt/skort is one of my favorite. serena.gerke@gmail.com

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  20. Jamie LynnJuly 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Love it! Great idea!
    Jamie Harris
    jlynn48111@yahoo.com

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  21. SerenaJuly 14, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I'm a follower too!

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  22. JannaJuly 14, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I'd love to try this project. jsandproudtobe@yahoo.com
    Thanks!

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  23. Nicki C KJuly 14, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Absolutely adorable! LOVE IT!

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  24. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Ashley! The sundress turned out so cute...I would love to try another of your tutorials! Thanks for the chance to win this one. And thanks for stopping by to check out the dress...my daughter loves it and can't wait for me to make another!

    My email: momswithmanyhats@hotmail.com

    And I just signed up to follow you through email.

    Blessings!
    Brandi

    P.S. I'm linking to your blog and giveaway in a post I'll have up later today.

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  25. Nicki C KJuly 14, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I'm also a follower! :-) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  26. torinemJuly 14, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    These look awesome!

    tornem(at)yahoo.com

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  27. Marta @ Haus of GirlsJuly 14, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I am so excited to try this! Can't wait until I get my sewing machine for my b-day!! YAY! Thanks for putting this in your shop :)

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  28. Marta @ Haus of GirlsJuly 14, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Oh I am also a follower :) www.HausofGirls.net or hausofgirls@gmail.com Thank you!!

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  29. CourtneyJuly 14, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    That looks super cute, and sounds like you've worked up a really great e-pattern for it! Thanks for the chance to win. :-)

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  30. CourtneyJuly 14, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I'm also a follower, so thanks for the double opportunity. :-D

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  31. Fox and AmyJuly 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM

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  32. AmyJuly 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Ooh--I've been waiting for this pattern! I can't wait to make one of these for all the toddler gals in my life!

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  33. AmyJuly 14, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I am a happy "follower", too! Thanks!

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  34. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I got totally dissed (sp?) by Ellebows' contests last week...so I am really look'n to you for the hook-up.

    Pick me! Pick me!

    So glad your back...missed you :)

    XOXO-

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  35. AngelaJuly 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    ooh, I have made a few of the t-shirt skirts and my girls love them. would love to try this one.

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  36. Lemonade Makin' MamaJuly 14, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Whoohoo! I love these little skirts, but I still say you should make them for mommies too. :)

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  37. SandyJuly 14, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I love your site! The skirt pattern is so cute! I have a granddaughter that would love one!


    sandra-jo@hotmail.com

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  38. SandyJuly 14, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I also signed up to follow you too!

    sandra-jo@hotmail.com

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  39. Jeff and HollyJuly 14, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I just came acrosss your blog today! Your patterns are super cute! I would love to win one. hollybear4@gmail.com

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  40. Mohlman FamilyJuly 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I love it!
    reese_16@hotmail.com

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  41. JaimeJuly 14, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I just found your blog and am so glad that I did, your amazing!! So talented! I want this pattern so bad!
    JloMamaJama@aol.com

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  42. JaimeJuly 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I follow your awesome blog!!
    JloMamaJama@aol.com

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  43. kristinorthJuly 15, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! My daughter would love this and my husband has a bazillion t-shirts! Thanks for a chance to win!
    kristinorth@mchsi.com

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  44. kristinorthJuly 15, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    I'm adding you to my google reader!

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  45. Corey~living and lovingJuly 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    oooo oooo ooo pick me...pick me.

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  46. Corey~living and lovingJuly 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I just signed up to follow you. :)

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  47. ChristieJuly 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    So cute! This would be so perfect for my three year old. She is growing so fast!

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  48. ChristieJuly 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I just became a follower of your awesome blog! (And it was so exciting for me to see a pic of the dress I made up here. Thanks!)

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  49. UnknownJuly 15, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    froofroo4u@yahoo.com
    I'm a new follower, and tickled to have stumbled upon your ideas! I'm even happier that I didn't have to wait long for the pattern to be "ready." My little girl needs me to own this pattern!

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  50. CareJuly 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    oooh, pick me! pick me!!

    carolinegsanchez (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

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  51. ChristyJuly 16, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I am so excited for you! I just love the pattern!!

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  52. Pandora31July 16, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I would love this pattern. My washer (i think) is secretly ruining my t- shirts and i just can't bear to throw them away. it would be awesome to have a great pattern to make something for my goose-y girl!

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  53. NickiJuly 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I would LOVE this pattern! Thank you so much for this great giveaway.
    Nicki
    nickicarnes@comcast.net

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  54. Shannon ONealJuly 16, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I'm so glad I came across your blog! I just finished up a couple of the sundresses shown on your blog for my two girls. They turned out great. I'd love to try making the ruffle skirt as well. Thank you!!

    bsoneal2005@gmail.com

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  55. JenniferJuly 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Awesome! This pattern would be a fun one to use up all my old t-shirts!! I would love it!

    Thank You.
    Jenndy888@hotmail.com

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  56. MelOctober 14, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Love your stuff! You motivate me to want to try new things!

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