{ladies of labor day}

Well, I hope everyone had an amazing long weekend. I {heart} Labor Day weekend for many reasons… and two of my favorites are...

USF Bull’s football and...

enjoying the last boating trip of the summer!

I was lucky enough to spend my weekend with some great friends, watch some great football, and catch some great rays while relaxing on the island.
I was even so inspired by the Bulls WIN that I went home and unpacked my serger, sewing machine, and beading supplies… then I proceded to whip up a new dress for next weeks’ football game (against UF… it’s a BIG one for us). I do not have pictures to post of my new dress yet…

… but this is the one I made last year.

It isn't the best picture, but you get the jist.

I make them from a men’s XXL t-shirt. Here is a drawing of the one I am working on now…

I will post a picture of the finished product as soon I... well... finish it.

I will also post some detailed instructions on how you can construct your own T-shirt Dresses.  There are tons of books and ideas out there... try searching "T-shirt Reconstruction" on Google Images and have fun with all the possibilities.

I also own a couple of books on the subject...

find it {here}

find it {here}

...and find tons more {here}.  Get out all those boring t-shirts and have fun with all the possibilities!  And please, share your creations with me.  I'd love to see what you all come up with.