Old school recycling

So I've had this great idea for a project that I'm excited about. I totally got the inspiration from Naartje's clothes (I took Paige shopping Saturday night). Their style is totally bohemian, mix and match fabrics with raw edges and extra ruffles and such. So instead of throwing out all the leggings, pants, shirts and skirts that are too short for my girls (don't think it'll work so well for my boys) I'm going to add a little something to make them a little longer, (a ruffle or two, stretchy lace, patches?) and hopefully cuter. My first project that I have is a dress my sister made Annabelle that is darling, but the smocking top is too tight now to get her arms into. I have a knit T shirt that is a size too small (too short) and I'm going to sew them together and add some embellishments and Voila! (well, we'll see!!) I'm not a great seamstress, but my new machine has inspired me. Plus, how very ecofriendly and pocketbook concious I will be!!