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Michael Gardner is a 36-year-old father who's discovered his biggest passion—sewing clothes—by looking for a way to make his daughter feel happier and more confident. Michael started teaching himself to sew back in 2014 as a way to bond with his daughter Ava who, at the time, was only 3 years old. He began making custom designs for Ava by refashioning thrifted women's clothing which later lead him to starting an Instagram account and a blog called Daddy Dressed Me.

"My mission is to help Ava build her self-esteem and establish confidence in herself and her abilities. I sew the clothes and Ava models," Michael explains on his blog. "I learned through trial and error, watched tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest and just started creating." The man has already created over 200 unique-looking outfits for his daughter, which he's been regularly posting on Instagram. The duo's Instagram profile currently has almost 21k followers.

Without further ado, Bored Panda invites you to scroll down and look through the list featuring some of our favorite outfits that Michael has designed for his lovely daughter Ava. As always, make sure to vote for your favorite ones!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | daddydressedmebymg.com

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Yolande Labbé
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5 years ago

A little angel. Cute, cute, cute....Adorable is the word here.

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    Kateřina Lužná
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    5 years ago

    What a little fashion star!

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    Queen Mab
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    5 years ago

    What a lucky little girl.

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    Jackie Wacky
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    5 years ago

    It’s so sweet that dad is wearing the same outfits as little Ava

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    Jack Urquhart
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    5 years ago

    wow. JUST wow! this guy's got talent

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    Merilyn Horton
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That’s gorgeous

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    Jack Urquhart
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You GOTTA be part architect to produce these things!

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    Jack Urquhart
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    ok. how di you DO that?

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    Cadmar Orion
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    5 years ago

    She is incredibly gorgeous

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago

    The navy ribbon is the icing on the dress.

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    Zoe's Mom
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Rock on little girlfriend.

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    Jack Urquhart
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Original designs too!

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    Katherine Freeman
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    5 years ago

    That jacket is awesome!

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    Sherry McGee
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I love this so much. Looks amazing.

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Great flow!

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    XIMENA SALAZAR-LONDONO
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    she is a model

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sweet!

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    Estelle Young
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks so happy.

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    Zoe's Mom
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    5 years ago

    Beautiful material.

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Daddy has a good eye and fashion sense!

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    Wolfstar
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He made that coat?? I can't even sew a square! This guy is amazing, he should've gone into the fashion industry!

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    Nova of the IceWings
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    ooo

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    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I love that they’re wearing vibrant pink on top and slightly more subdued colors below.

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    The one and only
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    5 years ago

    I WANT ITTTT

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    Messy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It’s so nice to see a African American father who is really going against the sickening stereotype portrayed. Congrats to this man. He’s won dad of the year!

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    Mary Maney
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Omg the doc martens MAKE this outfit

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    Kateřina Lužná
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I NEED that dress in my size!

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    Sherry McGee
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    5 years ago

    Love it.

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    So pretty

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    Baconator
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    5 years ago

    I like this one!

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Pretty in pink, indeed!

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    Jack Urquhart
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    5 years ago

    Wow. That is just so lush!

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    That fabric is wonderful

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    A lovely, confident child.

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    Wolfstar
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    5 years ago

    I love that dress!

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    Nova of the IceWings
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    5 years ago

    Love. It.

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    Cadmar Orion
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    5 years ago

    Oooo YAHS, you're rocking it!

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sweet and sassy

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    I’d wear that.

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    Annie
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    5 years ago

    So cute!

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    Miss Cris
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    5 years ago

    I almost see the word COOL on the second picture :)

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    TomiSmith
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    5 years ago

    Perfect

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    Terry Peirce
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    5 years ago

    Daddy's girl.....ya think? She'll probably never understand how loved she is. What a blessing.

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    Annie
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    5 years ago

    Awesome use of color?

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    Trendy.

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    TomiSmith
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    5 years ago

    Great colour sense

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    Annie
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    5 years ago

    Love her outfit and sweet smile!

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Like the glam look!

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Bring on the sunshine!

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    Janine Hunt-Jackson
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    5 years ago

    I get a kick out of the fact that her accessories match her clothes.

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    Annie
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    5 years ago

    She owns it! Beautiful!

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    teresa fenton
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    5 years ago

    Hi from NZ. Wow they are all amazing Cld not pick just one Amazing and ur daughter is so proud Keep doing what you are doing😀😀 Teresa

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    TheBookwormPotato
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    5 years ago

    I love how her hair matches her dress!

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    arjelio mas
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    5 years ago

    100% Pure love is beautiful to see.

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    Merilyn Horton
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    5 years ago

    Very pretty

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    Annie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I want those cute pants

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    Annie
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    5 years ago

    She looks cute and comfy

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