Projects and Ideas- NO SEW old cotton t-shirt into a cute toddler skirt

This one speaks for itself...
I really needed to figure out a way to use all the t-shirt tops left over from making my upcycled t-shirt scarves (www.etsy.com/shop/utilitarianmom) and came up with this.  PERFECT for 1-3 year olds in men's sizes large to XXL, but obviously the waist size will vary with the neck size of the shirt.  Be sure to pick one without any logos or writing- they don't turn out as well.  You can easily add elastic to the neck/waist if you want, but you probably won't need it if you put them on over onesies (and then you don't have to worry about diaper covers or bloomers!
Have fun with this one and feel free to send me pics of your creations and variations (utilitarianmom@hotmail.com).  I'm excited to see what people will come up with- bleach prints, tie dye, permanent marker designs- anything is possible!

TILTHW- Lost socks

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Pin socks, mittens, and other small items together with diaper pins or safety pins as soon as you take them off your child.  Tiny socks are easily lost in the wash and you won’t have to sort through an entire load to find a match, or have one get stuck inside a sleeper and get lost.  You can also pin outfits together, but pin them through the tags so you don’t snag the fabric.

TILTHW- Baby wardrobe

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Buy all clothing in outfits or pair them up and fold or hang them together.  This prevents wasted time sorting through separate stacks of tops and bottoms to find an outfit.  If you don’t, by laundry day, you’ll find you are left with items that don’t match or you’ll have multiple items that you never use.  This works well for toddlers as well.  They can quickly pick out an outfit that matches!

TILTHW- Clothing

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Buy some extra white or solid color long-sleeve onesies to fit your child in the cooler months.  You can layer them under short sleeve shirts, dresses, or other off-season clothes so you can use them in the winter before they grow out of them.  This practice can potentially double your child’s wardrobe or allow you to use clothing handed down from other siblings or relatives that may be off-season for your child’s size during colder months.