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Quick and easy skirt tutorial

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This is a very simple tutorial for a quick and easy skirt for a toddler or preschooler that can be made from an adult t-shirt.

MATERIALS:

  • old adult-size t-shirt
  • elastic for waistband
  • sewing machine
  • matching thread
  • scissors

STEPS:

  1. Take an old (adult) t-shirt. Cut off the bottom half at the length you want (including extra allowance for inserting the elastic).
  2. Measure the elastic around your child’s waist.
  3. Add elastic (see this post if you need instructions on how to do this).
  4. Give to your (hopefully ecstatic) preschooler. This is Emma’s new favorite article of clothing…

preschool skirt from adult shirt

happy with her new skirt

Visit The Train To Crazy to see what others are making to wear this week!

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MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children, born in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012. She is passionate about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.

About MaryAnne

MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children, born in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012. She is passionate about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.

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  6. Elisa | blissfulE says

    What a great project! Emma looks lovely.
    .-= Elisa | blissfulE´s last blog ..on the play mat =-.

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