{"id":27010,"date":"2013-10-15T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=27010"},"modified":"2014-01-27T15:14:37","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T20:14:37","slug":"toddler-skirt-from-pants-and-t-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/toddler-skirt-from-pants-and-t-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By contributing writer\u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/At6r4u\">Jackie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Upcycling T-shirts and other clothing is something I enjoy. So when my toddler daughter needed another skirt to add to her wardrobe, I looked through the outgrown clothing pile. The result was this cute toddler skirt made from outgrown pants and a hand-me-down T-shirt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27123\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler_Skirt_from_Pants_and_Tshirt.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler_Skirt_from_Pants_and_Tshirt.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler_Skirt_from_Pants_and_Tshirt-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By using an existing waistband I eliminated the need for elastic like I used in my other <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/shirt-skirt-and-headband-tutorial\/\">T-shirt skirt tutorial<\/a>. This means there is only one seam you will have to sew to make this skirt.<\/p>\n<h2>Toddler Skirt Tutorial<\/h2>\n<h4>Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pair of Pants <em>(See instruction 1.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>T-Shirt\u00a0<em>(See instruction 1.)<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n<li>Pins<\/li>\n<li>Sewing Machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27011\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (supplies) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (supplies) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-1.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>1. Choose a pair of pants that are too short for your child but that still fit at the waist. Choose a T-shirt that is a few sizes larger than what your child wears.<\/p>\n<p>This project is a great opportunity to use thrift store or hand-me-down T-shirts.\u00a0I used an old baseball team T-shirt that was at least three sizes bigger than what my daughter wears.<\/p>\n<p>2. Cut the pants off approximately 2-3 inches from the top.<\/p>\n<p>You can make the waistband longer if you wish by cutting the pants off just above the legs. This would be necessary if you used a pair of pants with a zipper.<\/p>\n<p>3. Cut off the T-shirt bottom at the desired length you want your skirt to be. Don&#8217;t forget to factor in the waistband.<\/p>\n<p>I cut the T-shirt just below the lettering which ended up being 12 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to save the scraps for other projects like my <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/upcycled-t-shirt-rug-tutorial\/\">T-shirt rag rug tutorial<\/a> or my <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-make-a-wreath\/\">T-shirt wreath tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27012\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 3) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 3) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-2.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. At the top of the T-shirt, mark the center of the front and back and the two sides with pins.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27013\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 4) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 4) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-3.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Place the waistband of the pants over the T-shirt so that right sides are together and the top of the waistband is pointing downward on the T-shirt.<\/p>\n<p>6. Use the 4 pins from step 4 to pin the T-shirt and waistband together at the side seams and middles of the front and back.<\/p>\n<p>7. Stretch the pants waistband in between the pins so that it is even with the T-shirt fabric. Use lots of pins to keep the T-shirt and waistband together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27014\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 7) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 7) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-4.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-4.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another view of how the T-shirt and waistband should be pinned together. The key is to use lots of pins.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If you prefer to sew gathering stitches at the top of the T-shirt that is another method you could use to get the T-shirt and pants waistband to fit together properly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27015\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (another view) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (another view) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-5.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-5.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Sew the T-shirt and pants waistband together using a 1\/4 or 3\/8 inch seam allowance. Stretch the fabric slightly as you sew.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27016\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 8) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 8) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-6.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-6.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Toddler-Skirt-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Remove all of the pins, turn the skirt right side out and it is ready to wear.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27019\" title=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 9) | The Happy Housewife\" alt=\"Toddler Skirt from Pants and T-Shirt (step 9) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Pants-T-Shirt-to-Toddler-Skirt.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Pants-T-Shirt-to-Toddler-Skirt.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/09\/Pants-T-Shirt-to-Toddler-Skirt-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend giving this quick and budget friendly skirt at try. You could even make one for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/author\/jackie\/\">More projects from Jackie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By contributing writer\u00a0Jackie Upcycling T-shirts and other clothing is something I enjoy. So when my toddler daughter needed another skirt to add to her wardrobe, I looked through the outgrown clothing pile. The result was this cute toddler skirt made from outgrown pants and a hand-me-down T-shirt. 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