Twins ;-)

 The before....
Two matching Pumpkin Patch dresses {size 4 and 7}.
The girls used to love wearing these matching dresses. 
Miss 6 grew out of the size 4 and now she wears the size 7.

 I got an email from Lisa.... asking for photos of how I repurpose the Pumpkin Patch dresses into skirts.
Step 1...

Step 2.....
Overlock raw edges, turn back top to make a band, iron, pin and sew.
Step 3... thread elastic and sew gap.
So easy, takes about 15 minutes.

Miss 6 {wearing the size 7} and Miss 8 {wearing the size 4}

Twins again... well, sort of :)

 To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident; it is to have a soul mate for life - Victoria Secunda

 

What's the good of news if you haven't a sister to share it?
 - Jenny DeVries

Love Nikki xx

Repurposed Pumpkin Patch outfit....

Good evening :)

Today's repurposed outfit is this beautiful green and pink skirt.

Before...

This dress was one of my favourite Pumpkin Patch dresses.
 I loved it on the girls... I just love the material.

I unpicked the top of the dress... no sewing needed.

So quick and easy.

I had a lovely day off today with Orsen {my husband},

my heart is happy :)

Love Nikki xx

Repurposed Pumpkin Patch outfit...

Today's repurposed outfit is this skirt.

It was a size 7 Pumpkin Patch dress,

 that was too short for the girls.

I cut, sewed, threaded elastic and voila.... a skirt.

I also made a matching hair clip.... with covered button.

I'm heading off to work soon.

I hope you're having a wonderful day :D

Love Nikki xx

Upcycled Pumpkin Patch t-shirt....

Today's upcycled outfit is this pumpkin patch t-shirt....

Before...

It's a size 5 and the sleeves were too short for Miss 6.

So I cut off the long sleeves at the seam under the stripey short sleeve.

Took a few minutes to transform it from a long sleeve shirt to a t-shirt {and no sewing needed}.

A shirt that was going to be given away, has been given a new life.

This was one of Miss 6's favourite shirts.... she's so happy she can wear it again.

Where did I get the gorgeous skirt?

I ordered it last week and it arrived today.

I found Pennys Pettiskirts on facebook {no, I'm not getting paid for this}. 

 I just LOOOOVE her skirts and was really happy with the service. 

Diana has daily specials for those who 'like' her facebook page.

Isn't it the cutest skirt ever!

I got these 'nerd' glasses the other day.... they are so cool!

Any guesses as to what was sooo shocking?

Love Nikki xx

Upcycled Pumpkin Patch....

 Good evening,

Tonight I thought I'd share my {Miss 6's} new idea.

Anyone who knows me in real life, knows that I love Pumpkin Patch clothing {and have ALOT of it}.

Over the years I've spent so much money.... I really should be a share holder.

Anyway,

I've never sold any of my kids clothes etc on ebay, instead I store them and give them away to family and friends. 

Most of the old clothes goes to my brother in New Zealand.

Yesterday, Miss 6 was going through a bag of old clothes.

She came downstairs wearing this yellow dress. 

It's a size 4 Pumpkin Patch dress.

This yellow dress was one of her favourite 'going out' dresses and it still looks brand new. 

Miss 6 asked if I could change it into a top. 

Who cuts up a $40 Pumpkin Patch dress?

But, it made me think.... maybe it was a good idea.

I had a little play and thought it would make a cute skirt.

 It took less than 15 minutes to change it from a dress to a skirt.

 Miss 6 loves her new twirling skirt...

 Thanks for the great idea Miss 6....

 More Pumpkin Patch upcycles coming soon :)

My heart goes out to everyone in Christchurch, New Zealand.  This morning the city of Christchurch was hit by a devastating earthquake.  65 confirmed dead many more missing.

The images on Tv are shocking!

I don't have family living in Christchurch.... but I have a few friends living there, who are all ok.

Love Nikki xx