Supplies: loose tank
Pin the doily on the front of the shirt. I got mine thrifted, it was a rectangle table runner. You can look for crochet/lace table runners, or use a round doily too...If the shirt is tight, cut it in half first and sew the doily on the cut seams.
Top stitch on the shirt. I gathered the bottom since the shirt was longer then the doily...that way it is long in the back still.
See the gathered pleats? Do this by folding/sewing pleats near the end so it matches up to the doily. Then cut the front piece off so the front is sheer.
so easy...
& cute.

LOVE IT - What a cute and easy DIY - going to ebay now to try and find a doily! I bet it would be amazing dyed as well. Thank you.
ReplyDeletesounds lovely!
DeleteI've seen large doily's at fabric stores too...
I got mine from a thrift store for 50¢
I think you have the right idea - looked online at ebay, and event he inexpensive doilies are more than what you would pay at a thrift store. Now I just have to find the time to go thrifting!
Deletethis is so cute. especially for summer! u are so talented!
ReplyDeletethanks lady...perfect for the warm weather!
DeleteLovely re-do!
ReplyDeletea post like this makes me regret the fact that i can't sew! what an amazing idea! its so pretty!
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rally creative , quick and so efective! love love
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiration. Now I can really use those lace items my grandmother made and now one wanted. You are so creative. And thanks for sharing purplehairtina
ReplyDeleteLook for Battenburg Lace placemats---perfect
ReplyDeleteJust so you know, that isn't crochet, it's Battenburg Lace. Your idea is great and has endless possibilities!
ReplyDeleteWow great idea, and very sweet resuls on this, very creative! :)
ReplyDeleteI reconstructed an old turtleneck into a top with lace panels and a peter pan collar, please have a look at: http://whatscraftdoc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/diy-from-turtleneck-to-lace-panels-top.html