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New Pattern Giveaway! {lil blue boo}

By Kim Layton 78 Comments

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Get your sewing machine ready and dig out those old t-shirts! This is the perfect project to turn them into the cutest little dress around!

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo has just introduced her new Recycled T-Shirt Halter / Tie Back Dress ePattern and we will be giving away 3 of them to lucky Everything Etsy readers!

It’s an easy tutorial that even the most inexperienced sewer can follow, and it includes all of her tips and tricks for sewing knit fabrics. You can make this dress in about 2 hours!

The PDF pattern & tutorial includes:

  • 33 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
  • 92 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
  • 6 pattern pages which include separate patterns for sizes 12M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5 & 6
  • Bloomers pattern for the 12M and 2T sizes
  • Options for halter straps, tie-back loops, or stationary straps
  • Options for customizing your dress by adding a ruffle, pockets, and racing stripes/graphics

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Lil Blue Boo is Ashley’s blog and it’s full of sewing tutorials and other fun stuff…check it out. Visit Lil Blue Boo’s Flickr photos for great examples of what you can do with this pattern!

What a great way to recycle your old t-shirts into something beautiful!

If you would, visit lil blue boo and take a look around.  Ashley has wonderful art for nursuries as well.  Comment here to be entered {that’s easy}.  To be entered a second time, spread the word by Twitter, blog post, Facebook, or something like that.  If you are an Everything Etsy subscriber, leave another comment and you’ll be entered again!  You have up to three chances to win!

The 3 lucky winners will be picked on August 18th.

***This giveaway is closed.  Thanks for all the entries….our luck winners are Andrea from The Train to Crazy, Priscilla from My Swaddle Babies, and Mandy!  Congrratulations and have fun with the pattern!

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Comments

  1. Kati says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:01 am

    Saw these dresses on her site….I can’t wait to try and make one. I have a little girl on the way……so it will be a bit before she gets into one…..but I’m excited to make her one anyhow!

    Reply
  2. Bethany says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:28 am

    This is so cute and such a great way to use old t-shirts!! I really like the t-shirt skirt pattern that she has in her shop as well!! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Mandy Sadler says

    August 10, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I love it – please sign me up! I have twin daughters who are 2.5 and Im always looking for cute outfits I can make them. Thanks for the great blog and the great giveaway.

    Reply
  4. Mandy Sadler says

    August 10, 2009 at 10:43 am

    I am an Everything Etsy follower.

    Reply
  5. jenny says

    August 10, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I love this! Great idea for using old (loved) t-shirts, and repurposing thrift store finds!

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  6. jenny says

    August 10, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I follow your blog (on my iGoogle homepage)

    Reply
  7. Shalee says

    August 10, 2009 at 11:34 am

    I love the dresses and was so sad to see that I didn’t win on her blog. I love her blog and have to look at it alot for cute ideas for my little girl and nieces..

    Reply
  8. Terri says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Love this idea!!! I also make t-shirt quilts with the special shirts that we don’t want to part with. This is better than donating to goodwill or getting rid of stuff at a yard sale! Hope I win!!! Blessings!

    Reply
  9. Terri says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    I am happy to be a subscriber, too!

    Reply
  10. Courtney says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    I really love these dresses.

    Reply
  11. Staley Mc says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I love these dresses they are to cute!!

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  12. Lauren says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Oooh, I love Ashley’s tutorials and blog, and I would *LOVE* to win this pattern!

    Reply
  13. Courtney says

    August 10, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    Ooooh, I love Ashley’s blog and her work! The Random Number Gods did not pick me the last giveaway of this pattern. Maybe they will smile on me this time 😉

    Reply
  15. Aurora says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Love this idea (and the Lil Blue Boo blog!)…I hope I win!

    Reply
  16. Kelly says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Tweet, tweet! (my user name is LaterBetty)
    New Pattern Giveaway! {lil blue boo} @ everything etsy.com This pattern is fabulous! https://www.everythingetsy.com/?p=905

    Reply
  17. nilu says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    love the dresses…I love all of ashley’s creations..I hope I win!!

    Reply
  18. Kelly says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Okie dokie Artichokie! I’m officially a subscriber now too. Love me those esty artisans!

    Reply
  19. Haley says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I would LOVE to win this, it is so cute!!!

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  20. Alexis says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    I’m all over cute patterns for my girls. I’d love to win this.
    Thanks.

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  21. Alexis says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    AND, I’m a follower too!

    Reply
  22. Victoria Nemecek says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Love her site! Would love to win this pattern!

    Reply
  23. Delben says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    What a great pattern. Stunning.

    Reply
  24. Rebecca says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  25. Dallas Ann says

    August 10, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I *love* the idea of upcycling t-shirts into other clothing but am not genius enough to do it without a pattern!

    musical.girl at gmail dot com

    Reply
  26. Brooke says

    August 10, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I have so many t-shirts that I don’t wear but can’t get rid of. This is a great idea!

    Reply
  27. Brooke says

    August 10, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I’m also a blog follower!

    Reply
  28. Kristin Orth says

    August 10, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    I would love to win this pattern! My husband has stacks and stacks of tshirts to use!

    Reply
  29. Kristin Orth says

    August 10, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    I am now a follower!

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  30. Serena says

    August 10, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I’m a huge fan of Ashley’s! She makes adorable outfits.

    Reply
  31. Juhana says

    August 10, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I love reading her blog and love to win one too 🙂

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  32. Jessica says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    I LOVE these dresses… Brilliant and Thrifty! I would love to win this pattern!

    Reply
  33. Becky says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I have 4 daughters, and I love to sew. Ashley’s patterns are so cute and easy to follow! Count me in!!

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  34. cheryl H says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:09 am

    These dresses are just too cute and simple easy to read patterns so those of us who aren’t the best of sewers (moi LOL) can make them. I checked out her site and love the Custom Nursery Name Art. Would look great on the wall in my granddaughters room.

    Thanks for this great giveaway

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  35. cheryl H says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:14 am

    I tweeted

    http://twitter.com/iamcherdon/status/3240442772

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  36. cheryl H says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Posted this giveaway on facebook

    ID – cheryl hodgkins

    Here is the link to post
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/cherdon?ref=profile

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  37. michal says

    August 11, 2009 at 1:40 am

    Iadded a post on my blog. would love to make my girly girl one.

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  38. golonghorns says

    August 11, 2009 at 6:58 am

    Thanks for your visit! I had fun checking out her beautiful art and the patterns look nice. I would love to try my hand at the dress!

    Reply
  39. Meta says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Very fun dress pattern…I know that my daughter would love it and I would have fun making it.

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  40. nana says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:58 am

    this little pattern for the halter dress is sooo precious. there are a lot of nice things in the shop, but this patter is by far my first choice. some funny t shirts could make very funny little dresses

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  41. jennifer says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:38 am

    i have 2 1/2 year old twins and i LOVE making clothes for them, this dress would be perfect for my daughter!

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  42. marisa says

    August 11, 2009 at 11:07 am

    I ama hige fan o her blog! Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  43. Francheska says

    August 11, 2009 at 11:47 am

    So adorable! I have a precious two year old who would love this dress!

    Reply
  44. Morgan says

    August 11, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    I would love to try this out! Pick me! Pick me!

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  45. sue says

    August 11, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Just found out about ashley’s website today and have loved all the ideas. I would love to try this pattern.

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  46. Beatrice says

    August 11, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    What a fantastic idea! I would love to make my little one a million of these dresses and skirts–and then I would have an excuse to make my husband get rid of those 20 year old faded tee-shirts!

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  47. Lisa says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Love Ashleys website and I would love to try her pattern.

    Reply
  48. Jill says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Would love to try this for my little gal!

    Reply
  49. Nicole m says

    August 12, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Thank for the giveaway! The dresses are super cute!

    Reply
  50. Andrea says

    August 13, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    I love this pattern. What a cute dress! I’d love to make it for my girls.

    Reply
  51. Grace says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    I love this T-shirt/dress idea! I can’t wait to look through my closet to make one for my little girl!

    Reply
  52. Laura says

    August 16, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I discovered Ashley’s blog a few weeks ago and it has inspired me to start sewing again. Aug 18th is my birthday too…this e-pattern would be a great birthday gift!

    Reply
  53. Kristin Sellars says

    August 16, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    So cute! I hope I win!

    Reply
  54. megan says

    August 16, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    ooh, i’d love to win!!

    Reply
  55. Jaci says

    August 16, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    This epattern would be great I was recently shopping and came across such cute t-shirts on sale that despite knowing they wont fit my daughter for at least a few years I still bought them – this would be a great thing to do with them!! Please enter me in the drawing!

    Reply
  56. Jaci says

    August 16, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Also I am an Everything Etsy subsriber!

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  57. Amy Godinez says

    August 16, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Awesome pattern I so want one

    Reply
  58. Jill says

    August 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    I have been stalking the Lil Blue Boo blog for a while and LOVE everything I see! I am so impressed with you creativity and talent! I sure hope I win!

    Reply
  59. kat says

    August 16, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    I am a everything etsy subscriber!
    I love this pattern!I have 3 girls and would love to make it 🙂

    Reply
  60. Nicole says

    August 16, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I hope I win this pattern, what a super cute idea for old
    t-shirts!!!

    Reply
  61. Anna Graham says

    August 16, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I would love this pattern, the tips that are included would be awesome. I’m just joining the world of knits, so they would come in handy.

    Reply
  62. iris says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:23 am

    Just found this blog browsing around and LOVE the dress!

    Reply
  63. Priscilla says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:25 am

    These dresses are so cute, I would love to learn how to sew them! I also adore Ashley’s Joys on Earth original painting 🙂

    Reply
  64. Priscilla says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:26 am

    I subscribe 🙂

    Reply
  65. Priscilla says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:31 am

    Following you and Ashley on Twitter; tweeted giveaway

    https://twitter.com/SwaddleBabies/status/3359111806

    Twitter ID: SwaddleBabies

    Reply
  66. Loralyn says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:31 am

    I LOVE this pattern!!! I have so many old shirts….

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  67. Amanda says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:55 am

    That’s adorable. It would be a great way to use up some of my old shirts I never wear (but can’t seem to get rid of).

    Reply
  68. Someday Crafts says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:11 am

    I still want one of these. Please pick me!!!

    Reply
  69. Vanessa says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:14 am

    This looks like such a cute pattern. I’ve never sewn with knits, so the tips would be great!!

    Reply
  70. Shannon says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I have 2 girls, ages 2 and 3 mo., I would love to make these dresses for them for the summers to come! They’re so cute and economical!

    Reply
  71. Rachel says

    August 17, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Been following Lil Blue Boo’s blog for a while and I absolutely love her designs! too cut had a GD on the way would love to make her a few of these.
    Thanks

    Reply
  72. Tricia says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    These dresses are sooooo cute! Love them!

    Reply
  73. BJ_Mama says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:41 am

    I would LOVE to make one of these for my daughter!

    Reply
  74. vanessa says

    August 18, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I would so love to win this, I’m a newbie in sewing land, and I was told these tutorials are the best to get me started!!!! so…pick me!!…

    Reply
  75. K says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    So cute, and I love it as a jumper for Fall.

    Reply
  76. Anne says

    August 19, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I love this! always on the lookout for my next project! count me in!

    Reply
  77. Joanne Zeidman says

    February 21, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    love ashley’s website, tutorials, and great upcycled apparel – – – hoping she’ll extend the sizes for bigger kids and adults too someday!!!

    Reply
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