Just in case you missed it, here is the post I did for my feature at Sumo's Sweet Stuff, who I featured here yesterday:
I recently decided that I wanted some cute shirts this summer, but didn't have much money to spend. So, I pulled out all my boring tees and decided to do some revamping! I looked around at what other creative bloggers were doing (and found lots of ideas on my link party Favorite Things Friday.) I really liked this shirt:
First I took a plain crew neck tee and cut the neck to make it more of a scoop neck.
Then I took in the sides a little bit. This is really easy. All you do is put it on inside out and pin where you want to take it in. Stitch where you pinned and cut off the excess!
I use the scraps from these changes to make the ruffles. I just made a basting stitch then pulled the thread to make the ruffles.
Pin the pieces on the neck where you want them and sew them on.
I attached the ruffles all around the neck and doubled them up on one side:
And on the back. I really like that about it :)
I hope that was clear and that some of you go make one!
31 comments:
Great idea! That turned out super cute.
Very cute and quick makeover, the top looks nice on you!
Impressive...It looks just like it :)
Oh soo crafty:) u are very talented
So cute! Great job! :) I need to get back into sewing, it's been almost a year since I've done any sewing, wow.. just realizing that! Time flies!
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xx
PS - your hair looks lovely! Love the color! :) xx
I really like how you put ruffles on the back and a little more on one side! great job. I also love the color on you.
Very nice! I just found your blog through the link party at Tea Rose Home. I am inspired to make my own! :)
Kate
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That's so simple but sooo cute!! Thanks for sharing!
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Love this one!
Great refashion, I love how you used the scraps to make the ruffles. Some refashion use two shirts, but yours uses only one. Very resourceful.
very cute! I love the refashion!
Super cute tee! Love it.
Cute! I've got to do something with my boring shirts.
Wow, this is fantastic! You make it look easy, too.
Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session at Life in the Pitts
I features this today. And I really want to make one, as soon as I have a working sewing machine. So awesome.
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I totally bookmarked this one! Way cute!
I love J Crew, but this price looks way better-gotta love DIY projects that look expensive.
this turned out super cute!!
This is adorable! I love the ruffles. Fabulous job! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
great ! i am going to make one for myself :)
Thank you !
OMG that is so adorable! What a great idea!!!
I love this!! I have far too many tshirts that I don't wear...so they may get a new look soon! Thanks!
what a talented girl you are! aren't you just the cutest??! wish i could sew, just learning, for home decor, pillows, curtains and stuff. great job!
I love this shirt! I found you on your feature on Life in the Pitts! So impressed!
I love it. Great idea.
Love this... great looks for less! Smart girl!
super cute. I stumbled upon your blog and am really excited to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great, thanks for linking up to our Sister Sister party! http://blog.kuzakscloset.com/
Very cute!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
I can't wait to try it! I sew for a living but all home decor... haven't made clothes since my kids were little and I used to make them fleece pullovers and PJ's! This sounds like a really fun project to turn a loose fitting, dated t shirt into a diva shirt!!!
Michelle
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