Supplies: Husband's old t-shirt
youtube tutorial here
My husband is a runner so he has/gets about a million gazillion t-shirts. I love grey and wanted to make it into my favorite style tee. I love the comfortable, effortless style of the dolman tee...
Everything that went into this...It took me about 15 minutes or so. I played around with seams to get the fit right. New shirt for one of those "I've got nothing to wear" days. I can always count on a cute dolman!
For a video go here.
For extra written directions go here.
For a video go here.
For extra written directions go here.
This is awesome!! And your blog is pretty cool, you have some amazing "Re-Do's" :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, I love this!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration!!! I have been trying to figure out how I'd make a dolman shirt for so long! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDo you cut the bottom of the sleeves and the top?
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Love your blog! I want to try this this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I tried sewing it by hand with an XL and it was a wretched outcome. I was a bit disappointed. Did you cut some length out of the sides or just shape them? I think that's where mine went awry!
ReplyDeleteLovely! This looks simple enough for a beginner, right?
ReplyDeleteThank you for this...found it through pinterest and made it out of a free shirt I got. I appreciated how you showed where to sew on the shirt.
ReplyDeleteLove this!! I would love to see you do a video as well. I am going to try my hand at this today actually hopefully it turns out awesome
ReplyDeletePLEASE do a video! I have so many huge shirts and I would love to put them to good use :)
ReplyDeleteHey, I love this idea and am working on it as we speak. I am so nervous to cut! Should I sew the top of the sleeves before I cut the sides and the bottoms of the sleeves?? Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! I would love to see a video on how it's done. This is my favorite shirt style and this is such a good way to add more to my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteThis is a FABULOUS idea!!! You're so talented and creative. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTotally cool !!! And i have the same t-shirt asking to be rediscovered and reinvented !yey, new project for this weekend :) thank you :)
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ReplyDeleteI don't have a sewing machine, can you make me one and mail it to me LOL. I don't even know how to use a sewing machine. I would love to try this though. I think I will get with my sister-in-law and have her help me. Where do I get dye's for T-shirts and what is the cost there? My husband has a ton of xxl t-shirts that no longer fit him and I would like to make two of these.
ReplyDeleteFirst off I wanted to say I'm in LOVE with your work.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I wanted to ask, you work a lot with jersey, do you use a straight stitch or a zig zag?
Thanks!
What a great tutorial! I love reconstructing boring t-shirt into something fabulous like this. I like it so much, I ended up including it on my blog... http://darlingadventures.com/?p=574
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Saw this on pinterest and enjoyed reading through some other projects. I have always had an aversion to sewing (bad childhood memories with my mom who is a seamstress), but this is the first project ever that makes me want to try! Any tips for how a beginner could tackle this?
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This is a brilliant idea!!! I am going to try it! I have a large tshirt, that i love! But i never wear it because its way to big! I love sewing, I just haven't done it in years, so.. you've inspired me!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great design idea. This is one of the first T shirts distributors to use this idea!
ReplyDeleteNow there is 100% likelihood that I will have to go to the thrift store and find some cool t-shirts tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDid it, and LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love how you did the dolman sleeves! This is a great idea, and a dangerous one, since I will now want to hoard my boyfriend's old shirts to add to my wardrobe! Thanks for the tutorial. I also have an old t-shirt up-cycle/re-do tutorial :-) Mine is a no-sew, racerback workout/beach coverup tank with either a high-to-low hem or high-sides hemline! Check it out at http://sarahbtexas.blogspot.com/2012/06/from-blah-b-to-fab-diy-workout-tanks.html If I do try out this shirt, I will definitely let you know so we can collaborate and I can give you credit! Have a FABulous summer :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love this!!
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Seriously this was so easy!! I am a beginner at sewing this was easy and fast even for me!! THX!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to share with you the shirt I made based on your tutorial. Thanks for the inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteWow I can't believe it. This seems to be quite easy. Must try that! That's soo cool. Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteI just finished trying this. I took a practice run with a t-shirt I planned on donating... and wow! So easy and it looks great! I am so happy I stumbled upon your page!!!! Thank you!:)
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I love this! Very creative, especially when it was so big. I recently took a turtleneck and turned it into a cute summer top. It's called The Red Shirt Project for anyone looking to check it out.
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Great tutorial and great idea--thank you so much for making a you tube video because I was just getting back into sewing when I tried this and needed all the help I could get! I blogged about it, too...http://glitterrs.blogspot.com.au/2013_05_01_archive.html
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ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I have my husband's almost new shirts lying in the closet that he doesn't want to wear 'cause apparently the colors are "too girly." Well good for me as I can turn them all into Dolman t-shirts for myself :) Thank you thank you for this tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty neat idea! Will definitely give it a try. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteMy husband passed away 3 months ago...and I've been wearing his t-shirts as pi's... When I saw this idea, tears came down my face immediately because now I get to wear my husband's t-shirts all the time, I will try it!!!
ReplyDeleteHi there. I noticed in the youtube tutorial that your sewing machine is oriented opposite standard machines. Is this a left-handed machine?
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Gorgeous idea! I have few favorites among my husband's old tees that would look so great recycled into women's tee for me. Thank you for the inspiration!
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