Target Dishtowels to Toddler Skirts

I've been going to Target every day this week watching for the toys to go on super clearance.  Most of the Thomas train things are already 50% off--so my little boys birthday is all bought and his birthday isn't until the end of the year!  

I start my shopping trips a the front section--the dollar bins.  Usually I find a toy or two to entertain my munchkins until we get to the toy section.  This time I found these towels and knew exactly what I wanted to do with them...

Aren't they cute?  I love how the heart towels have a fun trim on the bottom.  I bought three packs on the spot, which was a good thing.  When I went back last night all the towels were gone.

By sewing the three heart towels together it made enough fabric for a gathered skirt.  I cut the material in half to make two skirts.  This one needed extra length so I added a pleated 4 inch strip with fuzzy white ric-rac trim.

This skirt is so fun with the extra ruffle on the bottom.

 Because this half of the towel already had the fun trim I just finished off the top edge and added the elastic.

What do you think?  Isn't it perfect for valentine's day?

From this...

To these...

3 towels cut in half= $1.87 per skirt.

Not too shabby!