In this economy we just can't have it all anymore. We have to think ahead of time about how we're going to use our resources, get organized, plan ahead, and recycle. Check this out:
Recycled Pj's shorts made out of "old" shirts from Mr. Kitchen Fairies. He laughed at me when he saw what I was making. But tell me it's not a good idea... Polo shirts are expensive, and after a year or so of use they look old. On the other hand accidents happen; like a crayon that went into the dryer with some of his shirts, yikes!! Any way not everything was lost :)
I made four pairs of shorts. One is already being worn. The girls are wearing them with tank tops from Target: $3.50 each. a real good deal.
The pattern came from here
This books was my Mother's day gift. The pants are the "lounge pants" kids' size XL made into shorts. So far this is my first project from this book; each pair of shorts took me about an hour to make, so very easy.
On a different subject, don't forget my little giveaway. You can sign up until Wednesday, then I'll draw the winner by Thursday. The little basket is already filled up with goodies.
Great job on the recycling! I have the Heather Ross Book too and if I'm going to make one thing from that book it'll be the PJ trousers too! The long version that is. First make a small one for the youngest, see how that goes, because my sewing skills are not that great.
Posted by: Nicole | June 15, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Great job, TKF! I congratulate you on your creativity, enterprise, and commmittment not only to survival in a really bad economy, but also to the environment. Making old clothes into something else helps the planet as well, so WAY TO GO and keep the great ideas coming!
Posted by: Mini | June 15, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Well done you, the shorts look fab and I bet your girls love them. You should see the smirks I get from my husband when I'm making some of my stuff!! I say life's more fun when you use your imagination!
Posted by: aneela | June 16, 2009 at 03:55 AM
What a good idea! I usually 'recycle' my husband's old shirts in quilts, but this is great too!
Posted by: Sylvie | June 16, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Great job! What a nice way to repurpose the shirts. I'll have to take a look at Weekend Sewing again soon. I tried making the summer tunic from the book and really didn't like the way it turned out. I think that sorta turned me off to trying some of the other patterns in the book.
Posted by: sara | June 16, 2009 at 08:43 AM
fantastic! They look better than regular store bought PJs!
Posted by: Katy | June 16, 2009 at 01:35 PM
I love it! They look so comfy!
Posted by: dionne | June 16, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Great project!
Is a good way to re-use the old T-shirts. I think I will try it!
Giveaway is open to international readers? If so please count me in.
Thanks for the opportunity :D
Elena.
Posted by: Elena | June 16, 2009 at 05:45 PM
This is a fantastic idea. They look perfect with the shirts.
I have that book and want to try so many projects from it but haven't even tried one yet. The shorts may be the first. :)
Posted by: *Staci * | June 16, 2009 at 09:02 PM