I went to the Haagse Markt on Wednesday and picked up fabric for a couple of projects. I found a soft pink micro jersey for another Renfrew, as well as a heavy stretch cotton for my Coco. 

But before I started either of those, I needed to make Part Two of a gift: a dress for the birthday girl.

I saw this tutorial for a child’s dropped waist t-shirt dress and knew I could make something very pink and princessy with that idea.

 

 

I used this free pattern for a child’s t-shirt and about a quarter of a metre of the pink micro jersey, leaving plenty for my Renfrew.

The gathered skirt is made with an old curtain, lined with an old sheet. Vintage, baby. I attached it to the t-shirt and the dress was done. Aside from the top stitching on the shirt, the entire dress is sewn on my serger.

 

 

I suspect it will be a bit on the big side, but that will give her many years of princessy pleasure.

 

 

It’s time to party, Princess!

 

Cost of this Thing: €9 (micro jersey & pink thread for the serger — enough for several Things)
Cost of all Things to date: €100.61