Re-Shaping to fit

On the weekend the kiddies and I took Grandma and Grandad out for lunch in Carterton. While we were eating I spotted a Vintage thrift store called Fuzzy that I hadn't seen before so popped in for a wee looksee. Amongst other things that shall remain a secret (!) I found this cute wee apron for Macie.

It was too big for her so I had a wee think about how to make it fit better without having to undo it as its reversible.

I recall several years ago an apron that Rachie made for Cullen. I had an elastic neck band so ensure a snug fit but easy to slip over heads. So I unpicked the neck band of this apron, and added elastic. After trying it on her before sewing the end back in, it was perfect! The front of the apron now sits right under her chinny chin chin so there is much less risk of paint/glue/glitter getting on her tops.
Here is Macie 'trying it out' doing her art.

 

 

 

Macie likes the strawberry pocket and she pops her little scissors in there while she is busy being arty.

 

I had two other little re-shaping projects to do while she was busy this morning... I am very very lucky to have such generous friends with girls older than Macie. One such special person has given me oodles and oodles of clothes to put away til Macie is older. Macie loves receiving these clothes and immediately wants to wear them. Two of her favourite items are t shirts and she has taken to wearing them over tights like tunic dresses. It works really well.

 

Recently I bought her this cute wee t from farmers - its a tunic too and nicely fitted.

 

This gave me an idea... I could reshape the t shirts to be more fitted for the summer months.

 

 

By turning the bigger t inside out and folding it in half lengthwise and doing the same with the one that fits now, I was able to see the shaping easily. I cut about an inch wider than the pink one following the line of the shaping. Then I used a 1/4" seam allowance to re-sew the side seam. The t shirts are made from knit fabric so won't fray meaning I didn't even need my overlocker. (Remember to use a ball point needle though).

These two tshirts were originally size 10. Now they would be about a size 5-6. Still slightly bigger than Macie's current size so she can still get a couple of years wear out of them - plus she is super happy she can continue to wear them now. Happy sewing everyone A xx