How to transform old shirts into adorable summer dresses for girls

Even the youngest girls love new dresses — they’re girls, after all! If you are ready to put in a little effort, you won’t need to spend lots of money on new clothes for your little princess.

We at SmallJoys have found some brilliant ideas for transforming dad’s old shirts into adorable new dresses that will amaze even the pickiest of little ladies. And dads will now have some free space in their wardrobes!

What you’ll need for the remake

one of dad’s shirts
a kid’s dress to use as a template
scissors
threads in colors to match the shirts
a piece of chalk or a pencil
a sewing machine
an hour of your time

A couple of steps before the magic transformation

All of the cute dresses are started in the same way:

Put your daughter’s dress on top of the shirt. Outline it with a pencil or a piece of chalk.
Cut the outline of the dress for your future homemade masterpiece.
Sew the sides, shoulders, and sleeves.
Sew the neck, collar, and hem.
You can also decorate the dress with some extra needlework, sparkles, or a belt.

For serene summer promenades

Stylish schoolwear

Girls can be elegant even during their school lessons. When creating a dress to be worn when studying or creating art, make sure that it is comfortable and easy to clean.