Upcycled t-shirt to Isabele tank top

I have a huge box of t-shirts that Isaac made and sold some of on ebay years ago.  Trying to use them or sell them or something.  I found a free pattern and tutorial on making tank-tops for kids, so used an old shirt to try it before using my better fabric.

 The old shirt.

 Turned to tank top.  Then embellished.

 

Yes, I did the tatting - trying to pick it up again and this was some "practice" stuff that I didn't have a use for other than practice.  I thought it would go great with the beads I told Isabele I'd add to the neck.

 

I think it worked out great, and I'm sure Isabele will like it too.

Smocked Roses

I finally finished this dress.  I started it last summer, when it was going to be way too big for Isabele.  I had to let the hem out 2 inches, so that I can still call it a dress.  As it is a summer dress and the weather is chilly spring right now, I think I'll wait till next week when it's supposed to be back in the 60's to make her wear it.  I'll post pictures of her wearing it when I put it on her.  But for now - here are some pictures of it on the hanger.

The Front

The front again.

The Back

The back again.

There are a zillion things I'd do differently if I ever make this dress again.  The first is to finish it in a more reasonable amount of time.  The second - not worry so much about it being perfect.  The third - the back button plackets.  I don't like it at all - must work on that on the next dress of this style - whenever that may be.