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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Retro Halter Top & Faux Wrap Skirt


A few weeks ago, I found this pink halter top that was mine when I was a little girl.  It fits Ella perfectly right now, and she is in love with it!



I thought it would be fun to find an old picture of me wearing it when I was a little girl.  After searching through my mom's old photo albums, I finally found a couple of me wearing it when I was 4 1/2!


Apparently, at one time, I had another one as you can see in this photo, but sadly, I do not know what became of it.


I'm not sure who made it for me--my mom or my grandmother--but I'm pretty sure I wanted one because my mom wore halter tops often way back then.  I wouldn't be caught dead in one today!

What amazes me is that Ella has just turned 3, and when it was mine, I was almost 5!  I have a few other vintage things of mine (mostly dresses) that Ella was wearing a year ago, but I was 4 to 5 when I wore them.  I guess we just grow kids bigger these days!

She was so excited to wear my old halter top that I decided to make her a new one.  Maybe it will last as long as mine has!  It is so simple and easy to make, and in fact, this one is reversible!  Here's my Retro Halter Top!




After I finished it, I decided to make her a matching skirt with the left over fabric.  I think I was able to make both with a little more than a half a yard!

I wanted to make a wrap style skirt, but I was afraid that Ella would untie it all the time.  So instead, I made it overlap in the front, put some elastic in the back, and tacked the front two pieces together.  She can just slip it on and off.  So that is how I came up with the Faux Wrap Skirt!


As you can see, Ella has been practicing her poses lately!  She's been taking direction from her big brother/manager, Connor.  I'm pretty sure she needs a little more practice!



If anyone is interested, I plan on scanning in the pattern for the halter top and posting a tutorial on how to make it.  It might take me a few days to get around to it, so please be patient.  I'd appreciate you leaving me a comment letting me know if that is definitely something you would be interested in though.

This outfit is going to be great for the hot summer that is coming!  Don't you agree?!



14 comments:

  1. This is so cute. I'm sure my granddaughter would love me to make this for her

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    1. Thank you! Check back in a few days. I hope to have the pattern and tutorial uploaded by then!

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  2. You've kept your halter top a long time!!! Cute little outfit, Veronica. The skirt is a great idea!!!

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  3. The whole outfit is just plain sweet.
    Looking forward to the halter top tutorial!

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  4. I just love the outfit, and the photos are so funny, she looks like she is having a fun time modelling for you.

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  5. I just love this outfit, and the little poser looks good in it also. Congratulations on your win with "Craftiness is not Optional" as well, I found your lovely site because of that win.
    Elaine

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  6. Your daughter is adorable. I'm loving that retro halter top too. How cool that you used an original 70s pattern! Even cooler that your mom used the same one for you.

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  7. very cute i so want to make some for my girls

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  8. Oh wow, she looks just like you doesn't she! Great job on the outfit, very adorable!

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  9. I would love to make this and the long shirt one interested on the pattern thanks for this super cute

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    1. Cynthia, putting together a tutorial of the halter top is on my to-do list! Thanks for becoming a new follower. Please send me your email address so I can contact you when I have the tutorial ready. Right now, you are a no-reply blogger, and I have no way to respond back except here!

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    2. My email is scindy87@yahoo.com thanks cant wait

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  10. my email is scindy87@yahoo.com

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  11. This is so adorable!!! I'm so waiting for the tutorial for this.. Great job!!!

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