I used to do this all the time. In fact I think it’s safe to say that among my group of friends I was known as the girl who cut up her clothes to make new clothes…sometimes until nothing was left. {Let’s just say I can really relate to the children’s book Joseph Had A Little Overcoat.}
Start with an oversized ill-fitting t-shirt…
Take it in on the sides, cut out the collar…
Fake-serger the neckline,
add some embellishment…
Ta-da! New shirt.
I got the idea and tutorial for the flower embellishment here and here. {I might re-do it so it’s not so arm pit-y}. It was super easy and I plan to try it out on more t’s. It would be easy to copy J.Crew looks like these:
*Notes:
–The neckline stretches really bad once you cut it, I had to take it in with some darts on the side. It might be best to fold over and sew first before cutting.
–You can also cut the sleeves shorter to make them capped, but I wanted a longer short sleeve look if that makes sense.
Exceptionally cute.
I want to be you. How would it be to have a brain that turns an ugly t-shirt into a masterpiece? Very cool. One of my friends did something along the same lines {http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-ruffle-corsage-shirt.html}, although I think I like your flowers better.
If we lived closer I'd trade you looking in Beanie's ears for cool t-shirts and art.
So cute!
You're just simply amazing!! I love it! I need to come and spend a week with you to learn from the master!
That is brilliant! I love the shirt you chose and how it turned out. So hip.
wow, I never would have thought of that. So cute.
I have clothes-altering on the brain as well. Good job!
totally remember you sewing up clothes listening to conference. nice work!
i was thinking about that the other day, and how i could use your skills with a few shirts of mine! ah, memories…
Love it love it love it!! Reminds me of this:
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2009/08/where-ya-been-part-1.html
You and the bean could be twins!
can I be you too? Or, atleast, can I copy you? When are we going to start planning that trip? I keep thinking about it but not following through…so me;)
Az. and Heather–Thanks ladies!
Alissa–That's a cute idea your friend did…and if we lived closer I would DEF. do that trade with you.
Cjpope-Thanks lady, you're welcome here anytime.
Terese and Danielle–thanks. I could see both of you girls pulling off similar things.
MS–yay! be sure to post it.
Liz and Care–ah, so glad you can back up my claims.
Molly–I saw that dress a while ago too! So cute–I should totally make one for Beanie. Good idea.
Ash–yes. lets get going on this stupid trip!
By the way, just a week ago, I did copy the posy shirt from J.Crew and will post it soon. How fun! Guess I'm not so original 🙂
I would do anything for your talent!!! Plus, you're a great writer/blogger too 🙂
I love it! Wowsa. I have that jcrew shirt on the left…love the embellishments but yours looks like it would hold up way better in the wash.
I love it! Some day when I am in the same state as my sewing machine…
Come to my house and make it look cool. Also fix the shambles hanging in my closet. The only talent I have in exchange for this brilliance of yours is possibly being a tester in your kitchen. Just let me know if you're up for it.
i absolutly LOVE what you did to that T! It looks GREAT!