I can’t remember where I got this black and grey shirt, but the pattern is a little bit fun and it is very light weight fabric. It was a couple sizes too big for me, so I used a favorite pink shirt to figure our where sew my new seams. Sometimes I trace my new seam lines with the kids markers or whatever I can find around the house. But on this lucky day, I was able to find my chalk tailor which worked great on the black fabric. I left the sleeves and length at the original length of the shirt because I liked the fit as it was.
The pants I found at my favorite consignment retailer, Clothes Mentor. Brand new with tags from Ann Taylor, at least 75% off retail price. It was a great find!
AND they would have been perfect if I was four inches taller.
I brought them home and hemmed them up. I took my time and did a good job (which I don’t always on my little projects) and now I have an outfit that fits me just right.
I was inspired by another sewer, Hofficoffi, to use the hem from my pants instead of throwing it in the trash.
Remember I had cut four inches off my black pants? Turns out that’s plenty long enough for a Barbie skirt.
I used a strip of Velcro to fasten the back, which seems to be easiest for little hands to manipulate.
Barbie is hanging out in our backyard, wearing her new little black skirt.
Nice job on the shirt…and Lucky Barbie!