Friday, September 18, 2009

The Sienna Dress

Update: The Sienna Dress Pattern is now available in my Etsy shop. Giveaway winners (jellaan and roseylittlethings) at the bottom of the post! Thanks everyone for the entries and nice comments!

If you've followed me for a while you know how much I love using old t-shirts to make clothing for my daughter......but I like to make them with a pattern so the pieces look finished and boutique. I spend weeks and weeks on a pattern to get it just right. I love adding in tons of options to make a pattern versatile and customizable. I love finding ways to use existing seams and hems to minimize the amount of sewing. And then, after a gazillion versions are created in every size by myself and my fabulous testers, I can finally share it:

The Sienna Dress

I love this dress because it is so versatile. Options include: short sleeve, long sleeve, bell sleeve, tapered sleeve, bottom ruffle, and others. Use your old college t-shirts, tie-dye and other knits to make your little girl the coolest wardrobe ever.

Thank you Nicole, Shari, Angie, Deanna, Becky, Lisa, & Leslie for all of your sewing and help with this pattern!


The Sienna Dress is now in the Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shop along with the new Paper Doll Dress pattern. But of course I'll give away a few first!

You'll find the giveaway info at the bottom of the post after some cute photos! There were too many cute dresses to show, but check out the Lil Blue Boo Flickr Gallery soon for more!



The Sienna Dress PDF pattern & tutorial includes:
:: 26 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
:: 71 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
:: 7 pattern pages which include separate patterns for sizes 6-12M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5 & 6
:: Options for sleeve lengths and bell sleeves or tapered sleeves
:: Options for customizing your dress by adding a ruffle and adding your own graphics



GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED (originally posted 9/15/2009)

The winners of the Sienna Dress Pattern are:



Congratulations jellan and roseylittlethings! I'll be emailing you the pattern shortly. Thanks to everyone for the all of the entries and all the thoughtful comments. I loved hearing all the t-shirt ideas!
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202 comments:

  1. StamptasticSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Very cute! I'd love to win the pattern. I would make it for all my friend's little girls. :)

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  2. Polka Dot MoonSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Your creativity is amazing!! And your models are so cute too! Especially LOVE the picture with the golf club!!

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  3. JeaneSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I love the dress. It looks just so cute.

    I would make it for my 2 girls and probably for every other girl I know ;-)

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  4. KatieSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Me, please! :) :) :) I have some cute t-shirts in mind, including one that's turquoise with some stripes and one little green butterfly. I'd also love to rummage through my husband's stash and steal a few. :)

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  5. KatieSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I follow you. :) katievarela@att.net

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  6. ChristaSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I would use my husband's many old Hillsdale College tees and Michigan State med school tees. My one year old Bella Goose would wear this adorable dress to football games this fall. Everyone tailgating would love it! pumpkinbellagoose@gmail.com

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  7. KellySeptember 15, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Ooooh, I love your work. I've already stashed several t-shirts that are just waiting for a new life. I stalk our thrift stores for unique t-shirt...pathetic, geeky but fun for me.

    The one that I want to do right away is a monkey pirate t-shirt combined with a striped t-shirt I have.

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  8. SusanSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    This dress is so,so cute. I miss sewing for my "little" girls and this would be so much fun to make for my great grandniece (that's like being a great grandmother and I'm only 49) For the T-shirts I'm thinking University of Maryland's "Fear the Turtle". Both of her parents went thewre for graduate school.

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  9. TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & SimonSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I love this dress and all the options! I am not comfortable making clothes yet, but maybe this will be my first project!!

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  10. AuroraSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I have a shirt with a crown that says "I wear the crown in this family" Since this no longer applies to me, I figure I can turn it into a dress for the one who now wears the crown!! :) Cute new pattern! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & SimonSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I twittered about it:) In the last poste I meant to say that I follow you already too.

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  12. CrafterellaSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I'm so excited to see a pattern just in time for fall. I have a tye dye shirt and a power puff girls shirt that would look fabulous as this pattern (I already follow your blog :))

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I know the exact shirt I will use...My husband has a Pantera Shirt from 1989 that does not fit him but he keeps for the "memories" I sleep in it all the time. My daughter would look so cute rockin this shirt of her Daddy's. He would love it too. :)

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  14. AuroraSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I am a follower :)

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  15. AuroraSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Your button is on two of my blogs!

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  16. TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & SimonSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I blogged about the giveaway!

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  17. Ribbons and PigtailsSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I just found you last week Ashley....and I just LOVE your blog and your style!!

    My DH has a Florida State tee from college that doesn't fit, but has such great memories. I think that would make an adorable dress.

    Hugs! Ingrid

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  18. roseylittlethingsSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    What a great pattern, so impressive. Would so love to win and make cute dresses for my baby girl! I am a follower!

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  19. GenevieveSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    i love the dress pattern!! so cute! and i hope i win! i have a couple of our old college shirts from our school BYU that i would love to turn into dresses for my daughter madilyn. especially my hubbys graduating class tee. thank you for the awesome giveaway- love the blog!

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  20. ladybugDZSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I really love all of your patterns so far. I can't wait to make my daughter dresses featuring my husbands old college shirts. He is a huge Florida Gator fan and has approx 100 tshirts. I would love to get rid of the old ones and make my daughter dresses to wear on game day! My email is kenzid at gmail dot com. Thanks!

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  21. GenevieveSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    and i have your button-

    vievesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  22. TiffanySeptember 15, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    YOu really are so talented. I think I would use my husbands Wake Forest shirt to make my little girl a cute dress!
    I am a follower of your blog.

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  23. GenevieveSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    and i'm a follower- thanks!!

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  24. sarahSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    i have a dark purple shirt, with a sparkly elephant on it that my emma loves to tough when i wear it, so i think she would love a dress out of it!
    sarah.fitch@gmail.com

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  25. sarahSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    im also a follower. :)
    sarah.fitch@gmail.com

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  26. sarahSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    i also tweeted about this post. :)
    sarah.fitch@gmail.com

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  27. HolliSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    i love it! i have several shirts in mind, but i'm most excited about my husband's air force basic training graduation tee!

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  28. HolliSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    & i follow u! ;)

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  29. GenevieveSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    and i've blogged about it-

    vievesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

    thanks again and i sure hope i win!!

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  30. Angela C.September 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I subscribe to your blog

    accoupons at gmail dot com

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  31. DesignABag Bow-tiqueSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    First of all, I have to say I love this pattern for its versatility! It looks adorable! I have an old JCREW t-shirt that I would use to make this dress for my daughter. I think it would look adorable with some navy and a polka-dot print! I follow your blog and also have a link to your site on my blog! Thanks, Alicia
    designabag@sbcglobal.net

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  32. marvelousmissmSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    So Cute! Good Work! I would use some of my old Clemson tshirts and some fun band and souvenir tshirts my husband and I have collected through the years. Can't wait to try it!

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  33. katididitSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    LOVE this dress! I am a Dr. Pepper fan and I have this old shirt that says "I'm a Pepper!" with a DP logo and it's the maroon DP can color. It would be awesome for this dress (which I would make for my almost-3-year-old).

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I absolutely love this dress! I saved all my favorite punk rock t-shirts with the intention of someday finding a fun use for them. This is it! The first dress I make will be from an old Operation Ivy shirt! My 11 month old will be the most rockin' baby at daycare!

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    And I follow you!

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  36. luluvisionSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Oh! I would love to win this pattern and use one of my many Morrissey shirts to make a dress for my Sienna!
    Thanks for doing the giveaway!!

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  37. Sonja HoyleSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I'd love to win the Sienna pattern!! That dress is so darn cute! I have a few vintagey Hawaiian shirts (mostly hubby's, so sssshhhh!!) that I think would be so tres chic as a girly dress!

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  38. mommyof2cutiesSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I would love to have one of your new patterns. I have tried most of your tutorials and LOVE them all. Our son is a patient of St.Jude Children's Hospital (currently cancer free...God is good). So, if I am lucky enough to be a winner I will re-use several of the cute t-shirts we have from there for the little sister. As always, thanks Ashley for taking the time to create and share.

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  39. bjkaskeSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I follow your blog :) Love recycled/ upcycled clothing!

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  40. MeganSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    i love this pattern! My first project would be using my 8th grade state track shirt from the 90's. Then maybe some of my hubby's old baseball shirts. Love it!
    mategan@msn.com

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  41. bjkaskeSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I would use the pattern for my two little girls at home, i love to recycle/upcycle my husbands dress shirts into dresses... now i would have a pattern for his t-shirts as well! He has some very cool guitar and Jimmy Hendrix shirts that would work great ;)

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  42. KatieSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Oh boy, my teen-aged son has some great t-shirts that he no longer wears, they'd be adorable turned into dresses for our 1 year old grand-darling! His grey 'modest are the hottest' would be on the top of the list though!
    ;o)

    Grammy Kate

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  43. KatieSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Love these! I can totally see my daughter wearing one! I'll have to rummage through all my shirts to find the right ones to use. I would probably mix mine with hers, maybe even use some fabric from some of her old dresses! wtrbaby6@hotmail.com

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  44. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    A LSU t-shirt so i can make this dress for my niece and if the baby we are expecting in Nov is a girl! (its a surprise)

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  45. Julie LinkSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    i have a i heart NY t-shirt screaming for this pattern!! and maybe a strawberry shortcake one too!

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  46. Amanda Scherrer MorrisSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I simply love what you do with old t-shirts. You have given me great ideas of what I can do with all my old college t-shirst that I can't bring myself to donate or get rid of. I have already made my daughter two skirts and feeling good about my sewing potential. The skirts were my first items of clothing to make solo :)
    Amanda...aka...Madison & Max's Mom

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  47. CourtneySeptember 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    My hubby just got a free shirt from ThinkGeek.com with an order he placed, I'd love to see my little girl in it in the form of a cute dress - especially since it says "thanks for the brains". LOL

    Thanks for the chance to win it. :D

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  48. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I am a follower :)

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  49. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    tweeted :)

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  50. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    your button is on my blog :)

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  51. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    love the short sleeve version on the little cutie

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  52. ArielSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I have 2; one that says Green is the new Black, and one that says Love Life....perfect for my little hippie princess!

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  53. KSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    A pink and charcoal John Deere tee that is a bit small for me.

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  54. Melissa HaakSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    It's my 10 year college reunion and I would love to make one of my college tees into a super cute dress for my little one.

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  55. SerenaSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I've got some sesame street shirts and some college ones too that I would use.
    serena.gerke@gmail.com

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  56. SerenaSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I'm a follower
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  57. SerenaSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Your button is on my blog
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  58. JenSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I have a Barry Manilow concert t-shirt that would be so cute as a dress. Yes, I said Barry Manilow :)

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  59. JenSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I tweeted! (@jensmithmoore)

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  60. Corey~living and lovingSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    oooo oooo ooo pick me...pick me...I have some great old school shirts I'd love to use. :)

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  61. SAMZESeptember 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

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  62. SAMZESeptember 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I love upcycling and creating things from t-shirts, vintage fabric, etc. I have some Roxy t-shirts and an old JCrew t-shirt that I'd love to make into a dress for my daughter! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Fingers crossed!!!

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  63. JasminSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I really love your blog. I would use one of my beautiful german immersion camp shirts.

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  64. JasminSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    I already follow your blog. My email is nesaja84 (. at .) web (. dot .) de

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  65. JasminSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    I have your button on my blog. My email is nesaja84 (. at .) web (. dot .) de

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  66. JasminSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    And as a last: I blogged about it on my blog. My email is nesaja84 (. at .) web (. dot .) de

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  67. JenSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Somewhere, I have pieces I cut off a 10,000 Maniacs t-shirt from high school. I'd LOVE to use those for a dress for my baby girl!

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  68. JenSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  69. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.September 15, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Great job!

    I never win anything, but in case I do, please choose someone else with a little girl to sew for :)

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  70. Jeff and HollySeptember 15, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Wow! Super cute! I would have to use some old college tshirts to make a cute dress for my daughter so she can cheer for them as well!! hollylbear4@gmail.com

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  71. margaretSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    either an auburn or seaside shirt. but really i have too many to chose from!!! can't wait to see the pattern!

    dispensemail@yahoo.com

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  72. michelle@somedaycraftsSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I love all your dresses. You daughter is one lucky little girl! I want to make Cadence a dress out of my USU (college) shirts to wear to the activities we attend on campus. Homecoming parade is coming up!!!

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  73. KimSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    i'd love to say i'd make it for my daughter first, but it always seems the projects for her get put on hold. i'm fairly new to sewing and it takes me awhile to complete things, but she would get one of these this fall.

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  74. KimSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    i follow your blog....faithfully! :)

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  75. LynetteSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I would love to make a cute little dress out of one of my college T's...she would be rockin' some school spirit!!!

    Lynette
    getyourcrafton.blogspot.com

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  76. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    YAY!!! I have been waiting patiently for a long sleeved pattern :) I have a TON of old shirts laying in my closet ready to turn into something. My husband has a few bob marley shirts Im dying to get my hands on ;)

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  77. KristinSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Love it and I'll use a vintage looking Sunkist t-shirt for the dress!

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  78. KristinSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I'm a follower

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  79. KristinSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I posted on Facebook

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  80. KristinSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    ...and on Twitter!

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  81. KateSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    awesome!!! i hate guessing on size and just hoping she will grow into it.

    total follower

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  82. KateSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    you betcha you have a button on my blog!

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  83. CareSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    ADORABLE! I loooooove working with old t-shirts!!

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  84. CareSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    and, of course, i am a follower!

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  85. marisaSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    so cute! I'll probably raid my hubby's closet! He has some old Notre Dame shirts I've been wanting to use. Thanks for the chance!

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  86. marisaSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    I have your button!

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  87. torinemSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Would love to win this for my girlies! They have had some super cute logo shirts on sale at Target that I would love to use on this!

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  88. CarleenSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I would love to win. carleen1978@gmail.com

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  89. CarleenSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog.
    carleen1978@gmail.com

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  90. ChristineSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I have this cute shirt I got from Goodwill the other day that says "I think my baby's a communist". Its a band shirt. I would definitely use that one!

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  91. Bluebell60September 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I don't know which tshirt I would use first! This is a really cute pattern! So many options!

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  92. Bluebell60September 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I do follow your blog....love all the ideas!

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  93. cmcilwainSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I have a few that I'm considering. I love your site.

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  94. ShariSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I had a favorite old t-shirt of mine (it was an olive green with a deep pink print on it and was a coffee theme) that I was going to use for a dress for one of my girls, but alas that t-shirt was in our suitcase that seems to have gotten permanently lost or stolen on our recent flight. So, I might have to give up my other fave...a vintage-y blue one with ruby, red high-heel shoes on it...perfect for either one of my shoe-loving little girls!

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  95. FairionSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Oh these are so cute. I am going to use my Pooh bear shirts that are too small.

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  96. Natalie H.September 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Too cute! My daughter was born in Hawaii so I'd use a female outrigging (canoeing in the ocean) Tshirt. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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  97. EmilySeptember 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Adorable dresses - I have a perfect Janis Joplin T that would be great as a dress for my daughter!

    Oh - and I added your button - love to visit your blog :)

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  98. TWINkle MomentsSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    i would use my old college Hook 'Em Horns tee-shirt! would make such a cute dress!!!

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  99. VindicitiSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    It has to be a Dukes of Hazzard General Lee shirt that I set aside for this project! I love this dress, the versatility, and the ability to take non-girly things and make them girly enough for my girly-girl! She may make me add rhinestones to it, though. LOL!

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  100. VindicitiSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I am a faithful reader and follower.

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  101. NatashaSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    This is too cute, I love your eclectic style! If I can stand to part with it I would make my Samster a dress out of my favorite pink tee that has a great pen drawing of birds on it. It's perfectly old and soft, she's the only one I'd give it up for. (;

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  102. RWilson05September 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your blog, and all of your ideas! I refer SO many people here... thanks to you the creative bug has come back to me! I would love this pattern... I love sewing, but am still new, so I need lots of help....... your patterns seem SO easy!

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  103. RWilson05September 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Your button is on my blog!

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  104. RWilson05September 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  105. Laura and Kelly AllenSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Adorable. I'd make at least two for my daughter: one from an old Dave Matthews Band shirt (me), and one from an old race shirt (my husband). A girl needs to show where she;s from. :)

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  106. Laura and Kelly AllenSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I'm a follower too.

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  107. mama*thayerSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Great giveaway! I'd be using my huge tshirt collection (which I've been wanting to downsize without giving up any of my favorites) to dress my cutie pie!

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  108. KristyMNSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Awesome! Just what my daughter needs for her fall wardrobe! I would use my green "outruns a deer" ostrich shirt (spoof on John Deere shirts)..love it!

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  109. KristyMNSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:40 PM

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  110. Gorby family blogSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Love it! I would make it for my girls!

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  111. Gorby family blogSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I follow!

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  112. Gorby family blogSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I have your button!

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  113. Gorby family blogSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I don't have a specific shirt in mind but it won't be hard to come across one in our house...I keep gaining weight (can't loose it after my babies!) and my husband keeps losing it! Plenty of outgrown clothes around here!

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  114. Gorby family blogSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I have your button!

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  115. Kaley BadgerSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    My favorite t-shirt I would use would probably be a U.S. Navy shirt for my niece. Who has a mommy and daddy who served in the Navy! She would look super cute in it!

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  116. AnnaSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I would love to win this pattern! So cute and creative, as usual!
    anna_l_meyer@hotmail.com

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  117. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    A Toss up between my United Nations Shirt that was actually one of my college roomies - too cute. OR my awesome-tacular lime green T-shirt from the Gap with a funky blue design on it. Oh I think I'll have to make them both! :)

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  118. Always, HannahSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    I have a t-shirt, my husband brought home from dental school that says let's get to the tooth of the matter. I think it might be perfect. That one or my I heart Ferris t.

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  119. Kim at Polka Dot ThoughtSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I REALLY need to learn how to do this! This is just too adorable!

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  120. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I have a whole bag full of shirts ready to be made into something fabulous for my daughter :)

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  121. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I follow!

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  122. Forever OwenSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    My husband has so many t-shirts in every color, and I think I may get some of my brother's old tye dye shirts! So excited to try this! rbnewo@yahoo.com

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  123. Forever OwenSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I follow Lil' Blue Boo! rbnewo@yahoo.com

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  124. Forever OwenSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I have the Lil' Blue Boo button on my blog! rbnewo@yahoo.com

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  125. lindagerigSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I have a few t shirts from Disney that would be perfect.
    lindagerig@sbcglobal.net

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  126. DebbieSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    My husband has the funniest Viva Mexico t-shirt that would be perfect for a fun dress!
    Thanks!

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  127. ErinSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Super cute! I have a Kermit the Frog shirt that would make a super cute dress :)

    email: erin2_1999@yahoo.com

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  128. ErinSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog :)

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  129. ErinSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Your button is on my blog :)

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  130. ErinSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway :)

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  131. irisgripriSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I sooooooooooo want adress like that for myself!
    And have to make one for my 3 yr old from a Rolling Stones shirt that I've kept for ages, thinking I could make something amazing out of it one day...

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  132. LexiSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    i love these dresses :) i have a super cute pink tshirt i've been holding aside, this would be perfect

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  133. LexiSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    i also follow your blog

    alexisthegreat@playful.com

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  134. LexiSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    i have your button on my Craft Happy Mommy blog

    alexisthegreat@playful.com

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  135. SamanthaSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Oh how lovely do those dresses look. You are so talented to come up with a pattern for that.
    The possibilities are endless and every one will be an individual too.

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  136. Lisa RenataSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Well let see...my favorite T- that I would love to use to make A's dress...it would have to be a gray Tinker Bell one that just doesn't fit me right, but would look adorable as a dress for A.(no funny comments on a grown up owning a tinker t.- yes, I like tinker!)

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  137. KurtzhalsSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    I am number 140 so there is virtually no chance I'll win this but I'll get it anyway. I have an obsession for using old t's but have never thought about a pattern for them!
    Being as I love your work, I'll just follow your lead :)
    I have a small red Rolling Stones T that I've been setting aside and a vintage woodstock t also. Both will be awesome with a tie dye ruffle and bell sleeves... I'm droooling now!

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  138. KurtzhalsSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    OK here's my 2nd entry, off to blog it (twice even!) for you and because I'm really excited about it!

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  139. jooleeSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Having grown up on the east coast, I have played field hockey since I was about 10 yrs. old and I've got WAY too many hockey shirts that sit in my drawers. I'd love to put some to use for my daughter - because she's got to know all about field hockey, of course. And look cute. DId you know they play in skirts?? OH yes. :)

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  140. jooleeSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    And I'm now "officially" a follower, even though I was before. :)

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  141. DelbenSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    How great...... love the pattern and love your blog.

    Delene

    ebendelene@gmail.com

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  142. KimSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    LOVE THE DRESSES!!! I have soo many Tshirts I could use but I think I'd like to use some of my hubby's brown and my old pink shirt... some were the wrong size form a Christmas a few years ago :-) My little one is 3 and wears a 2/3T. I'm folling your blog... Thanks! Kim

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  143. Grateful GrammaSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    Love the pattern! Just showed it to my five-year-old granddaughter and she likes it too. Not sure what tees I might use; might even check out the thrift stores to see what neat ones they have.

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  144. Desi @ Wee ShareSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Just wanted to say the dress is adorable and I love all the options! We're heading back to Cornerstone Music Festival next summer for the first time since our daughter was born. We have a huge pile of old band shirts I've been wanting to do something for her with. I think this pattern would be great to make her entire festival wardrobe from!

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  145. niluSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    looks so comfy...my daughter would be so happy in it...great job!!
    nilujayasuriya(at)hotmail(dot).com

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  146. Tink Pink'sSeptember 16, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    I love the pattern! Too cute & so versatile. I would make some UGA ones & possibly some USC or Clemson ones. We are big on college football in my town. Can't wait to make some (I will purchase the pattern if I don't win it)!
    ackc30906@yahoo.com

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  147. Susan NawynSeptember 16, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    I would use my old Army PT shirts, and add a zip of color somewhere to that standard charcoat gray. Hope we win!

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  148. SHOOGYBOOGYSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I love this dress it looks so fun to make and wear. shoogy will love one. And I will love to make it for her I've started collecting old T-shirts...

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  149. Jessie JaneSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Being a 28 year old single momma, I'm always looking for CUTE birthday presents. I know this is going to sound weird, but my ex-husband's little girl is about to have a birthday and I would LOVE to make her a dress! I think it would be a little Lynyrd Skynyrd and a little zebra...he he he
    Oh, and one made out of an old t-shirt that her mother gave me that says "Cowboys make better boyfriends." Yes, my ex-husbands wife and I get along nicely...she was my best friend growing up....long story, small town...Anyway, now that I've written a whole post in my comment, I'd LOVE to win the pattern!!

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  150. Jessie JaneSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Oh, yeah, and I follow your blog. And twittered the giveaway!

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  151. Sue JeanSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Love the pattern! I would make it with an old Berkeley t-shirt that I have and have loved for many many years....its falling apart at the neck but I can't bear to throw it away......but seeing all your patterns, I don't think I'll ever throw away another t shirt again!

    suejean3@hotmail.com

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  152. CarrieSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I have an arkansas razorback shirt that'd be great, one of our local school t shirts would be cool to wear to ballgames!

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  153. amySeptember 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I'm so glad I follow you! And I put a button on my blog for ya too! I'd love to win this! thanks for the contest!

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  154. CarrieSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    i'm a follower!

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  155. SparklinbecksSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I follow your blog now~ (although i did have ya in my google reader :))

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  156. SparklinbecksSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    After two boys, we are going to have a baby girl in December. I have been busy making cute clothes for her to wear and would love the pattern for this! i have lots of fun tshirts to try it with!

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  157. SandySeptember 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I love this dress! I want to make one for my granddaughter out of one of her mom's high school t-shirts that she saved. We have plenty of shirts to re-make. Love this!


    sandra-jo@hotmail.com

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  158. SandySeptember 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I follow you! It makes my day to read your blog every morning.

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  159. SandySeptember 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I tweeted about your giveaway on Twitter.

    sandra-jo@hotmail.com

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  160. SandySeptember 16, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I posted about this giveaway on Facebook too!



    sandra-jo@hotmail.com

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  161. NadiaSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    id use my shirts that are too tight !

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  162. NadiaSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    im a follower

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  163. jellaanSeptember 16, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Been following your blog for a while!! Love all you ideas!!

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  164. jellaanSeptember 16, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Not sure what T-shirt I'll use for the dress, but I've got plenty, plus plenty of cute knit I've been wanting to use!

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  165. Zoo B DesignsSeptember 16, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I would love this attern. My daughter is going to be 2 and will love this. iv e been trying to get daddy to give us this volcom shirt to use... hopefully we will win and get it....

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  166. Sarah HamerSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I would use a Beatles t-shirt, that looks vintage!! It would be perfect, since my daughter likes the Beatles--and LOVES dresses!!

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  167. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I love this dress. So cute and creative. My husband is in the military and he has LOADS of military shirts that would be soo cute to turn into dresses for my two girls.

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  168. SmithsholidayroadSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for this great chance! Follow and button too!
    I asked Andrew to clean out his T-shirts last week so I have a few to choose from now! Probably a baby blue colour to make a change from all the pink lately!
    Bron

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  169. AmySeptember 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Ok - I'd TOTALLY use my husband's shirt from high school (um, 16 years old)! Or, maybe I'd use the one that he has that says "Waco - home of da bears and da vidians". Yeah, classy, huh? :) Really cute pattern!

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  170. Denise AndersonSeptember 16, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I have several shirts ready for this project don't know which one will be first.

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  171. kristinorthSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Ooh, Iowa State state shirts, or vacation shirts would be great, too!

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  172. kristinorthSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  173. JawanSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Since my husband is a runner, I'd most likely use some of his race t-shirts. It would be fun to see my daughter in them!

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  174. JawanSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I subscribe to your blog!

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  175. TracySeptember 16, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    LOVE this pattern and I just got a new sewing machine! I'd use for ASU football tees or vintage motorcycle tees. So fun!

    Tracy
    tracy.biolsi@gmail.com

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  176. RebeccaSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I would use either my worn out, but very comfy, Beatles shirt, or some from college. I would make it for my daughters, who either live in t-shirts or sundresses, this dress is the perfect marriage!
    rjstoddard@gmail.com

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  177. RebeccaSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    I also subscribed to your blog. Thanks!

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  178. ashcraft8September 16, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    I love your blog!!! This dress is a great idea. I will use it for all five of my girls. They all have Angels shirt that i would love to make into dresses for a more girly touch.
    Thanks for all the ideas.
    ashcraftscrazy8@yahoo.com

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  179. ashcraft8September 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I have your button on my blog too.

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  180. CandaceSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I love these dresses. I have several T shirts in mind. I have my eat your veg offwhite shirt with line drawings of all kinds of veg in olive green to pair with may daughter's outgrown striped jewel-toned Areopostale shirt, a couple OK Univ shirts together, Batman and stripes, etc. I have so many girls I could make these for as gifts besides my own.

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  181. Denny1600September 17, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    I love your designs. I have many T-shirts that have--ahem--shrunk. The first I'd use are my purple Arizona Diamondbacks Tees. I think those designs would be fun to use with your pattern. Thanks for this giveaway!
    Denny
    denny1600(at)gmail(dot)com

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  182. bethanySeptember 17, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I have a beatles shirt that is dying to be made over!! Thanks!

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  183. JudiSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I love the peace sign dress. Thank you!

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  184. JulieSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I would love this pattern for my little girl! Her daddy would be happy to see her is an OSU shirt! Thanks!

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  185. Peek at My PaperSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Very Cute. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
    Brenda

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  186. michaela hoenigmanSeptember 17, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Hi! I would be hard pressed to pick just ONE favorite vintage tee! I will say that the first I will use though is a great Les Mes broadway play shirt from the 80's I bought at a thrift store in High School and have never been able to part with!
    Thank You!
    ahmh61398@gmail.com

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  187. michaela hoenigmanSeptember 17, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Already a follower!~

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  188. FrancheskaSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Love the peace dress! Great pattern!

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  189. FrancheskaSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Love the peace dress! Great pattern!

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  190. AsahiSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    I've read your blog for a while and love this dress (along with all of your other projects!)... and realized that it might just be time to part with my hasn't-seen-the-light-of-day-in-years Lollapalooza tee. From 1991. I love my daughter *that much*, lol!

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  191. SHOOGYBOOGYSeptember 18, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    I added your button to my blog already. And I would LOVE to win this pattern.

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  192. SahmySeptember 18, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    I would use some of my Disney shirts.

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  193. SahmySeptember 18, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    I follow you blog. :)

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  194. Digital MisfitSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    So cute! I have a Harvard tee that would be perfect for this project!

    heidig@gmail.com

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  195. Amanda Scherrer MorrisSeptember 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Just showed my daughter...looks like I have some sewing to do :)

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  196. JennaSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    absolutely adorable. yes, i have at least 3 shirts: a jedidiah boarding shirt, a chico state alumni shirt, and a hot pink elmo shirt. ;) i'd get some gooooood use out of this pattern!

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  197. JennaSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    i'm following. :)

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  198. michelleSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    These dresses are so cute! You're so talented, creative and inovative. I'm so following you!!!
    Have some old t-shirts and can't wait to try this out... :)
    lee_michelle_1994@yahoo.com

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  199. michelleSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    These dresses are so cute! You're so talented, creative and inovative. I'm so following you!!!
    Have some old t-shirts and can't wait to try this out... :)
    lee_michelle_1994@yahoo.com

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  200. KCSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    What a beautiful child.

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