Make a Dress from a Shirt and Skirt

By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide

T-shirts can shrink in length after washing. Skirts can be the wrong size. Take these two ill-fitting garments and turn them into the perfect dress. This is a great project for kids clothing, but also translates into grown-up styles.

What You'll Need:

• T-Shirt
• Skirt
• Chalk
• Scissors
• Sewing kit or Sewing Machine

Next Step: Let's look at the best kind of shirts and skirts for this project.

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• Use a T-Shirt and Skirt to Create a New Dress
• Tops and Skirts that Work Best
• Mark the T-Shirt for Cutting
• Cut Away the Material
• Pin the Pieces Together
• Stitch it All Together

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