T-shirts – Page 25 – Sewing

Tutorial: Wide headband for runners from t-shirt knit

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed and beaded shoulder tank t-shirt refashion

July 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she refashioneda plain t-shirt to make this fringed shoulder tank. Beads stitched to the center of the t-shirt fringe give it sparkle. The sewing is simple, requiring just a handful of straight seams. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew neck banding to a V-neck t-shirt

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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I love the look of a V-neck shirt, but I don’t ever make them because getting the overlapping banding stitched down into the V seems like it would be complicated. Farrah from Mingo & Grace shares a tutorial over at… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add a tropical handstitched stitched applique to a plain t-shirt. She used a white shirt with heather gray shapes. Contrast handstitching adds a hint of color. She includes templates for the designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew t-shirt skirt

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make turn a large t-shirt into a skirt, with no sewing required. Instead of sewing, she cuts slits into the shirt and threads the ends of the sleeves through them. You’ll need to use… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make this tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl. Her first post is on her own blog, where she shows how to refashion a little girl’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a high-low shirt using a basic t-shirt pattern

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Alida from Alida Makes shows how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to give it a swingy high-low hem. Obviously you’ll need to adjust the front hem so it comes up a little bit, but if you want it to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace trim t-shirt sleeves

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dota Chair shows how to add lace trim to the sleeves of a t-shirt. It’s an easy addition, requiring only a little bit of hand sewing. Though she shows it as a quick… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: No-sew strapless t-shirt tunic

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how to make this strapless t-shirt tunic, with no sewing required. She starts with a basic t-shirt like you can get at any discount or craft store. … Read more ...

fREE Tutorial: Bathing suit and t-shirt cover-up refashion

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Anna from Plan B and Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing teamed up to bring you a tutorial showing how you can make a new look for the beach of pool. They show how to revamp an old swimsuit to give… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt with puff sleeves. The ruffle at the neck is a sweet detail, kind of like a gathered Peter Pan collar. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Change the neckband on a plain t-shirt

July 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Look at what a difference changing the neckband made on this shirt! This simple change, plus adding a contrast pocket, adds a pop of fun color to an otherwise boring shirt. Grey Luster Girl shows how to do it. Go … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: No-sew drapey bolero from a long sleeved t-shirt

July 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Aunt Peaches shows how to drapey bolero. It’s a no-sew project, and it’s super fast and super easy to do. She starts with a long sleeved t-shirts, makes some cuts, and then turns it upside down to get the drape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl

July 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl. The dress itself is made from an adult-sized t-shirt, though you could also use yardage if you wanted. Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tie-dyed swimsuit cover-up from a t-shirt

July 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made this tie-dyed swimsuit cover-up out of a plain t-shirt. You could use any t-shirt (maybe even one printed with a design already) so… Read more ...