Supplies: XL mens tee
Rit dye (grey)
I had a dingy old tee so I dyed it grey. Cut neckline, cut arms (as shown).
Gather the bottom hemline in a few inches to be snug on your waist (this is what changes the shape of the shirt). Sew the new sleeve seams you cut (everything is right sides together). Then you will sew a seam starting from the gathered end up the armpit. Make sure you sew the side seam going gradually out towards the edge to keep the fit loose. Then trim the excess fabric.
Ok So I am on a mission to learn how to sew on a sewing machine over my Christmas break. I want to make this dress in some different pattern fabrics I have found. I paid $42 for this at a boutique I work at and know it would be so east to make but I have no idea how to sew except for sewing buttons on. :) Could you help me? Or do a tutorial on how to use sewing machines. My mother has a older one that I could use. http://fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/2011/11/last-warm-day-i-think.html. Here is my blog http://fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/. Let me know if you can help me. I am loving the items you make! Are are a very talented lady!
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ReplyDeleteI found your project on pinterest. Your blog is awesome, love it! I am your newest follower.
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ReplyDeleteI´m from Brazil and I found your work on pinterest. I´ve just finished customizing my husband´s t-shirt for me using your tutorial.
Thanks for this great idea!
Hi Lola! I found your blog from pinterest. I have just bought my sewing machine and will be learning to sew! (wish me luck) This is going to be my first sewing project. Thank you for the tutorial. You are sooo creative you are such an inspiration :)
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I just used this tutorial to refashion a Goodwill bargin I found!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so good!
http://tobless.blogspot.com/2012/01/dolman-tee.html
Thanks for the easy tutorial!
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Wow this is awesome! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm definetely gonna try this out!
ReplyDeleteI just dusted off my sewing machine, which I haven't used in about 8 years, after seeing your post on Pinterest! It took me about 30 minutes and I love my "new" old shirt! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeletei love your sewing techniques as they resemble my own!!!...your ideas are simple and are FAST in results which i love as i have no patience for patterns!!!...your wonderful and you have a new fan in NEW YORK dear!!!...keep these great tuts coming!!!...i'll be eagerly awaiting!...thanks for sharing too...
ReplyDeleteFinally, I've found a blog with great "Before and After" ideas!! Can't wait to get started. Keep the great ideas coming! Kisses from Portugal
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!!! I have tons of tshirts to refashion now! Any ideas on how to do this for a long sleeve shirt??? Would I just stop the diagonal seam on the elbow of the sleeve?
ReplyDeleteyes...start at the elbow.
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i made a few boyfriends t-shirt like you. and they looks very good. thanks for great idea :)
ReplyDeletebrilliant!! Did this tonight and am off to grab some big t-shirts from the charity shop tomorrow! You are a genius :)
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ReplyDeleteI love this!! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to make one this weekend!!!
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