Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The Upcycled Sling

This year, I’m trying to make as many gifts as I can. Of course, there’s still a lot that I have to buy, hence my nightmarish trip to Target, which you can read about here. But, I’m still able to make quite a few. Here’s one I’m especially proud of.

The back story is, a couple of months ago, my neighbor brought over a baby sling she wasn’t using anymore and had unsuccessfully tried to sell. We both loved the material and she was hoping I might be able to use it to make something. So, last night it went from this




to this





I know the fabric is reversed since I pulled the top photo from their website. But, you get the idea.


I think she's going to be thrilled and love seeing her daughter in it.

11 comments:

Tina said...

soooo cute!! You are so creative. I'm making too many gifts this year which is why I'm running around finishing everything at the very last minute!

Asianmommy said...

OMG--that is adorable! I love it.

Shelley said...

You are so talented and that dress is adorable!

Anonymous said...

gorgeous!!!!! I'm in awe of your crafty skills!

Sagan said...

My whole face just lit up with a big smile when I saw your creation. You're amazingly talented! That is so cute. What a great gift.

Anonymous said...

Oh that's so cute!!

Cammy@TippyToeDiet said...

OK, that does it! I'm officially saving all my cast-offs for you to work your magic on!

You are amazing!

H.K. said...

Wow, you are talented! I miss reading your blog & I'll get back to it after the holidays.

Merry Christmas!

Gigi said...

That's really beautiful. You really are so talented. I wish you lived next door to me (for this and other reasons,of course).

The Merry said...

Wow! That's amazing!

Michelle Loy, MPH, MS, RD, CSSD said...

I love the shirt. That is a great pattern!