Prior to actually having a blog I followed quite a few and many of them inspired my interest in blogging and upcycling clothes. This is a shirt I made late last summer but actually only finished this week! Since I did it pre-blogging I don't have a tutorial of it but I will give you the basics. Don't mind the 7 year old's photography skills!
Starting with a too large men's shirt, I removed the arms and collar at the seams. I just cut them off carefully. Then I took the sides in to give it a more fitted shape. Using the sleeves and extra fabric from the sides I made and attached a ruffle to either side of the center buttons. I also made a waist tie. To finish off the edges where the collar and sleeves were cut off, I simply zig zaged with coordinating thread right at the edge.
It is quite comfortable and a bit nicer than an old t-shirt. I got the idea from an Anthropologie shirt that is no longer available.
I will be linking up to some of these parties this week, like http://todayscreativeblog.net/linky-party/!
Starting with a too large men's shirt, I removed the arms and collar at the seams. I just cut them off carefully. Then I took the sides in to give it a more fitted shape. Using the sleeves and extra fabric from the sides I made and attached a ruffle to either side of the center buttons. I also made a waist tie. To finish off the edges where the collar and sleeves were cut off, I simply zig zaged with coordinating thread right at the edge.
It is quite comfortable and a bit nicer than an old t-shirt. I got the idea from an Anthropologie shirt that is no longer available.
I will be linking up to some of these parties this week, like http://todayscreativeblog.net/linky-party/!
This is great! I love upcycling. I have a sewing machine just sitting waiting to be used but am so scared of starting; you inspire me!
ReplyDeletegin @ Life as Topher's Mama
Wow! That's great! I love taking something discarded or not being used anymore and finding a new purpose for it. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on that shirt!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking @'Sew Cute Tuesday'!
You did such a great job. It came out so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this shirt! Super cute!
ReplyDelete[visiting from creative itch]
Very pretty! Love the tie around the middle, very feminine and cute.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/05/your-whims-wednesday-5-and-features.html
Thank you so much for sharing this great idea as well! :)
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Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}