today’s post is a very bittersweet one. first, i will begin with this dress tutorial.
when my baba passed away two months ago, my mum and i went through her house and began to decide what should stay and what should go. i found myself going through her closet and having a memory for each piece of clothing that was in there. when i came across her favourite plaid shirt, i just knew that i had to take it home and do something with it. we also had some denim in our home, and i thought that the two would make the cutest and trendiest dress. i bought my first pattern, and began to create what i call baba’s dress.
the first step was to choose a pattern.
next i cut the sleeves and bottom half off of the shirt.
then i followed the pattern for the skirt.
i also added pleats (my first ever attempt). it was a success!
last, i sewed it all together, made alterations, sewed some more, altered, sewed, altered, sewed, altered … you get the picture. ;-)))
i also made a huge mess since i do not have a sewing room. my cat loved it, though! however, perhaps leave this out of your own diy.
now i can always wear something that once belonged to my baba. for that reason, this has become my most cherished dress.
readers, today is my birthday. while i do not like to celebrate turning a year older (what woman does), i am spending the day with my family, as well as at a museum. that is the best gift that i could ask for.
Hello, Scarlett Blog 
Samantha
/ 12/08/2013I love this what you made you’re so creative with clothes love your style. Hope you had a great birthday xx
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Hello Scarlett
/ 12/09/2013Thank you so so much!
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kittenhood
/ 11/28/2013lovely idea! and what a sweet way to keep the shirt like that.
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Jord K
/ 11/23/2013Happy Birthday Little Sister! A beautiful post from a thoughtful Auntie. Enjoy your day.
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hello scarlett
/ 11/26/2013thanks big brother!! give my nieces a big hug from me.
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Nadia
/ 11/23/2013Happy birthday! Hope you’re having fun!
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hello scarlett
/ 11/26/2013thank you! i did, i did! (photos on monday!!)
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Mum
/ 11/23/2013Happy Birthday my darlin daughter! A lovely tribute from a lovely girl just on the brink of her life.
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hello scarlett
/ 11/26/2013thank you mama! let’s hope that this year will continue to be one of big and wonderful changes. <3<3
p.s. thanks for giving birth to me! ;-)
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Michelle @ The Wardrobe Update
/ 11/23/2013Happy birthday! Hope you enjoy the day. Your new dress looks fantastic!
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hello scarlett
/ 11/26/2013thanks michelle!! you are much too kind. :-)))
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